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PhD Students Share Original Research and Fresh Perspectives at the AU Tri-School Conference
SIS PhD student Shagun Gupta reflects on American University's third annual Tri-School PhD Research Conference.
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She Votes: Women, the Workplace, and Pandemic Politics
New survey of women voters shows that Covid-19 has widely shifted perceptions of American politics, work norms, and gender roles.
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SPA Students Compete in National Policy Simulation Competition
MPA students place third in virtual event
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Children of Recent Immigrants Do Not Raise Crime Rates, New Study Reveals
A new study shows that the children of recent immigrants to the US do not lead to higher crime rates in U.S. schools.
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New Vice Provost for Research Making Quick Impression
Diana Burley brings a background in cybersecurity, IT, and research to her new position.
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SPA’s Jane Palmer Tracks Sexual Assault Disclosures Before and After #MeToo
Article reveals insights on disclosures related to race and circumstance
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Racist Policing Follows the Rail Lines, New Study Shows
People of color are five times more likely than white persons to be ticketed for fare evasion along mass-transit lines in Los Angeles, a new study shows.
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SPA Professor Tracks Political Socialization Differences Among People with Same-Sex Parents
Large study reveals insights on socialization dynamics in same-sex households.
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SPA Professor Publishes Book on Importance of Teacher Diversity
Teacher Diversity and Student Success makes the case for creating a teaching force that is as diverse as the student body it serves.
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Suhay Gathers Latest Research on Electoral Persuasion for Oxford Handbook
Comprehensive volume examines the study of persuasion in 48 chapters.
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