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Scientific Research and Discovery at AU鈥檚 Hall of Science
Advanced equipment and collaborative opportunities for departments of neuroscience, biology, chemistry, and environmental science departments
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6 Things to Know about Carbon Removal and Climate Change
We asked David Morrow, director of research at SIS鈥檚 Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy, to share with us six things to know about carbon removal and climate change.
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American University, CAS Faculty Lead NSF-Funded National Research Network to Address the Challenge of Reducing Wasted Food
$15 million National Science Foundation grant to develop data and solutions for businesses, policymakers, and consumers
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A RECIPE for Changing the Food System
Network of researchers led by AU to help solve wasted food problem.
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AU utilizes 鈥渢rigeneration鈥 to cool campus efficiently during summer months
University engineers take advantage of the new Low-Temperature Hot Water system and the electrical generation cogeneration plant to capture waste heat and use it to cool campus buildings.
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Visually Striking Glass Wall Brings Beauty Inside Newly Leed-gold Certified Hall Of Science
The three-story, 125,000-foot structure鈥檚 most prominent feature proved to be its designers and builders鈥 greatest engineering challenge.
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Earth Day Brings Attention to Climate on World Stage and at AU
On the day of President Joe Biden鈥檚 global summit on climate change, the SPA Center for Environmental Policy gathered experts to discuss the costs of reducing greenhouse gas emissions - and the cost of falling short.
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New Sustainability Plan Pushes AU Forward for Next Five Years
The action plan helps prepare for climate change impacts.
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CEP Hosts Third Webinar in Decarbonization Series
Nation-state analysts exchanges views on carbon reduction efforts
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Leading the Charge for a Healthier Planet
AU is the nation's first carbon neutral university.
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