American University College of Arts and Sciences

Congratulations to Prof. Jody Gan on her new textbook, "Health Promotion Moving Forward, A Population Health Approach" (Springer Publishing, 2024)! To celebrate her success, Jody's husband (and law professor) threw her a book launch party with several of her students in attendance. Find out more about the book: https://bit.ly/3U9RRLh

We’re excited to share that Isaac Morales, an American University Clinical Psychology PhD student, has been selected as a Health Policy Research Scholar by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. His impactful research focuses on understanding how ecological and systemic inequities affect family mental health and on advocating for equitable policy initiatives. This prestigious fellowship will provide him with mentorship, leadership training, and opportunities to collaborate across disciplines—all aimed at advancing health equity. Congratulations, Isaac! https://bit.ly/4dDnhk1

Resilient Food System: DC & AU Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from over 50 organizations to American University for the Resilient Food System Summit. We welcomed food system leaders Renee Catacalos (pictured below) and Ellie Bomstein, along with three insightful panelists, Alexander Moore, Christopher Bradshaw, James Tate, who shared their personal journeys and insights into the local food system. The discussions fostered meaningful connections and highlighted the importance of collaboration in building a resilient food system in the Washington, DC area.

Are you an Eagle that's eager to get back into the classroom? Learn more about the Double Eagle Graduate Scholarship, a new program encouraging you to return to the nest to pursue a master’s degree. https://lnkd.in/enA5fGFA

On this week's ➡️ To The Point: How Would a Longshoremen Strike Impact American Consumers? A major, historic United States port strike has been halted—for now—as the International Longshoremen's Association and the US Maritime Alliance announced a tentative agreement regarding wages. The Master Contract has been extended to January 15, 2025, allowing negotiations to continue through this date. But, what might happen in January if the two parties cannot come to agreement over the big issue of automation? American University Economics Prof. Mary Eschelbach Hansen answers our question of the week: https://bit.ly/481oxfy

"Swiftonomics" has officially started with the first classes this semester. WTOP News came to campus to see what it's all about: https://bit.ly/4eQzUt7 American University students are applying economics to Taylor Swift’s career in the unique course “Swiftonomics: The Economics of Taylor Swift.” From her re-recordings to the Eras Tour’s economic impact, students explore supply, demand, and more. Designed by students and led by AU Economics Chair Kara Reynolds, this class has gained so much popularity that it’s here to stay! It’s an innovative way to make economics approachable and exciting for everyone. 🎶📊 #TaylorSwift #Economics #Education #AU #ErasTour #STEM

#FeelGoodFriday: After more than a decade as a DCPS science teacher, Pete Magee, American University CAS/MS ’24, became the student again—and just earned his master’s in data science through a partnership with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s DC Space Grant Consortium at American University! This incredible achievement allows Pete to bring cutting-edge data science concepts back to his high school students, making a real impact in the classroom. It’s stories like these that show how lifelong learning can transform lives and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. Congratulations, Pete! 🎓👏 Full story: https://bit.ly/3ZQVGIP

American University College of Arts and Sciences bachelor's of data science is the first undergraduate program of its kind in the DC area to be recognized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. https://bit.ly/3ZCISpm

We look forward to welcoming these incredible guest speakers from across the food system to the American University College of Arts and Sciences campus next Wednesday, October 9th. Thank you Zachary Parker, Renee Catacalos, Ellie Bomstein, Alexander Moore, Christopher Bradshaw, and James Tate for supporting the Resilient Food System Summit. Sessions will be hosted by our very own AU Faculty, Professors Celeste R. Davis and Danielle Vogel.   The event is sold out, but there is a waitlist available. To sign up, visit https://lnkd.in/eV22AJ9G

On this week's ➡️ To the Point: Why Are Climate Activists Attacking Art?  Over the past few years, a number of the world’s most iconic works of art have been subject to attacks by climate protestors who target the works with food, glue, or paint. We wondered why these protests have become more widespread, so we asked American University Art History Professor Nika Elder, "Why are climate activists attacking art? What is the history behind this practice, and does it spark change?" https://bit.ly/3XRLayH