One unusual benefit of AU is world-class research centers on media, from games to social media. This post describes one intersection with the AU Game Center. How can we open really new conversations about media, technology, and society? One strength of being in Washington DC is the way that people can physically have conversations across… Read More: Design Research: Civic Media for New Conversations »
In collaboration with the Portulans Institute in Washington, DC, the School of Communication (SOC) at American University invites you to a forum entitled “Empowering Democracy.” The forum will present the first report on findings of research by the Portulans Democracy Team on innovations in democracy, entitled “To Empower Democracy”. The report will be discussed throughout… Read More: October 16th “Empowering Democracy” Forum Featuring Beth Simone Noveck »
The research culture of AU was proudly on display across multiple schools at the “Tri-School PhD Conference” on April 10, 2026. Several of our PhD students were featured, as well as faculty respondents. PhD programs from the School of International Service (SIS), School of Communication (SOC), and School of Public Affairs (SPA) jointly organize the… Read More: 2026 Tri-School PhD Conference »
We are excited about the AU faculty and students presenting at this year’s PCA in Atlanta in April. PCA is the Pop Culture Association conference (April 8-11, 2026). It is one of the most popular and influential academic conferences in the field of popular culture and media. Sessions featuring our faculty and students Thursday, April… Read More: Presenting at PCA: Faculty and Students »
What is behind a recent faculty trip to Brazil for AoIR — the Association of Internet Researchers? In this interview, you’ll find a call for strategy in our field, and how our research connects with this set of international scholars. Two are featured: Profs. Adrienne Massanari and Aram Sinnreich. ——— Eunice Kim (interviewer): What was… Read More: Debriefing AoIR in Brazil with Massanari and Sinnreich »
We are proud to bring such a powerful set of faculty and students to the most influential communication conference in the United States. This year, NCA will be held in Denver from November 20-23, 2025. Sessions featuring our faculty and students Thursday, November 20th Friday, November 21st Saturday, November 22nd Sunday, November 23rd
On November 13th, our own Prof. Rohan Grover gave a talk at the AU Internet Governance Lab: Internet Governance Lab – Fall Talk Title: “Beyond the State: Tech Vendors as Global Governors of Data Privacy Law” Overview: Data privacy laws have spread around the world in the decade since the EU passed the General Data… Read More: Faculty talk: Prof. Grover at Internet Governance Lab (“Beyond the… »