Linda Aldoory
laldoory.bsky.social
Linda Aldoory
@laldoory.bsky.social
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences at American University
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ICYMI: 🚨 AU Econ update: The MA is now an MS in Economics!
This reflects a sharpened focus on data, analytics & econometrics. Plus: two new concentrations in Data Science & International Economics.
Train for tomorrow’s economy, today.
🔗 www.american.edu/cas/news/eco...
Department of Economics Relaunches MA in Economics as Master of Science
Designation changes reflects growing emphasis on quantitative analysis, data-driven decision-making, advanced econometrics, and statistical methods.
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April 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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AU undergrads Grace Hillmer, Dacia Marquez & Hasset Tibebe are making strides in HIV research—with published papers, national presentations & a Viruses cover feature. 📖 Read the full interview: HIV Breakthroughs in the Izumi Lab www.american.edu/cas/news/hiv...
HIV Breakthroughs in the Izumi Lab: A CAS Conversation
An interview with undergrads Grace Hillmer, Dacia Marquez, and Hasset Tibebe, most recently published on cover of Viruses journal
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April 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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ICYMI: 🚀 Big win for AU Physics! Students Madeline Bartin, Evelyn Bristol & Ally Friedman took 1st place for their research poster at the Optical Sciences Winter School at the University of Arizona! Their work on electro-optic etalons could advance optical telecom. Congrats! bit.ly/41igwA8
March 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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ICYMI: 🦠 Measles, flu & bird flu are spreading—but where can you find trustworthy info as gov health sites change?

AU epidemiologist Melissa Hawkins shares reliable sources:
✅ U of Minnesota’s health tracker
✅ StatNews & Force of Infection
✅ AMA’s H5N1 Resource Center

More: bit.ly/3DxbwzD
Public Health in Crisis: How to Find Accurate Online Health Information
Professor Melissa Hawkins weighs in on status of government public health websites and where Americans can locate trustworthy information
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March 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM