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“Performing Indonesia” Celebrates the Music, Dance, Theater and Fashion of the Island Nation Sept. 10–Nov. 19
Researchers Identify Oldest Textile Dyed Indigo, Reflecting Scientific Knowledge From 6,200 Years Ago
The findings pre-date the artifact previously thought to be the oldest textile by 1800 years.
Comprehensive Study of Successful Inclusive STEM High Schools Finds Common Traits That Account for Strong STEM Outcomes
Sport and Spectacle: GW Experts Available to Discuss NFL Opening Weekend
The National Football League opened its 2016-17 season on Sept. 8. On and off the field, the league touches a wide variety of newsworthy issues. GW faculty can talk about money, management and muscle issues linked to the gridiron.
'The Young Turks on Fusion' Broadcasts Live From the George Washington University on September 19 at 8PM E.T.
“The Young Turks on Fusion” will broadcast live from the George Washington University on September 19, 2016.
New GW Battleground Poll: Presidential Race Neck and Neck, Voters’ Support is Reluctant
The race for president has tightened considerably, according to the latest GW Battleground Poll.
GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 102 People with ISIS-Related Offenses Since March 2014
The number of ISIS-related charges issued in the United States since March 2014 increased from 99 to 102, according to updated research from the George Washington University’s Program on Extremism.
Campaign History in Art: 19th-Century Presidential Candidates Use Stars and Stripes to Win Voters
GW’s Lisner Auditorium Announces Upcoming Shows
GW's Lisner Auditorium's upcoming shows include a benefit concert featuring Emmylou Harris.
GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 100 People with ISIS-Related Offenses Since March 2014
An arrest announced Wednesday by law enforcement officials in Washington, D.C., is the 100th charge of ISIS-related offenses in the United States, according to updated research from the George Washington University’s Program on Extremism.
Preparing to Interview for Your Dream Job? Better Go in Person
The new study examines ratings for candidates and companies that use technology to conduct interviews.
GW Announces Institute for African Studies
GW announced the launch of an institute focused on the major issues confronting the global community in Africa, one of the fastest economic growth regions in the world. The Institute for African Studies is led by inaugural director Roy R. Grinker, professor of anthropology and international affairs.
New Grant from Department of Education Will Support 45 Teachers to Advance Their Careers in High-Needs Disability Education
New grant from the Department of Education to help the Graduate School of Education and Human Development support high-needs disability educators.
Dallas Ambush: GW Experts on Mass Shootings, Police and Viral Videos Available to Comment
GW experts can talk about the Dallas ambush from a variety of perspectives
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GW Researchers Use Light to Control Human Heart Cells and Expedite Development of New Drugs
Researchers Identify New Way to Measure Autism in Boys
Triceratops Gets A Cousin: Researchers Identify Another Horned Dinosaur Species
ISIS in America: GW Examines Americans Recruited by Islamic State in First Comprehensive Report
Nature and Nurture: Human Brains Evolved to be More Responsive to Environmental, Social and Cultural Influences
Hunters, Architects and Super Sleuths: 13 Surprising Facts About Spiders
Extinct Ape Species Resets the Scale on Humans’ Ancestors
Using Ancient DNA, Researchers Unravel the Mystery of Machu Picchu
Researchers Publish First Draft of Tree of Life That Will Map All Known Species
GW Researchers Use Light to Control Human Heart Cells and Expedite Development of New Drugs
The research is outlined in a paper which published in Nature Communications on Tuesday.Researchers Identify New Way to Measure Autism in Boys
The technique will provide clinicians and therapists with a physical measure of the progress patients are making with behavioral and/or drug treatments.Triceratops Gets A Cousin: Researchers Identify Another Horned Dinosaur Species
The findings were published in PLOS ONE on Dec. 9.ISIS in America: GW Examines Americans Recruited by Islamic State in First Comprehensive Report
The most comprehensive report to date was released at a public event on Dec. 1.Nature and Nurture: Human Brains Evolved to be More Responsive to Environmental, Social and Cultural Influences
The research was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Nov. 16.Hunters, Architects and Super Sleuths: 13 Surprising Facts About Spiders
Spiders are easily associated with creepy crawlers and witches’ brew, especially at Halloween. But with more than 45,000 known species and a scientific term for the fear they induce (arachnophobia), there is a lot more to the invertebrates.Extinct Ape Species Resets the Scale on Humans’ Ancestors
The research, published in Science, provides details on the beginning of ape and human history.Using Ancient DNA, Researchers Unravel the Mystery of Machu Picchu
A collaborative project examines the 400-year-old skeletons of those who worked at the iconic Inca citadel.Researchers Publish First Draft of Tree of Life That Will Map All Known Species
The most comprehensive draft was published in PNAS the week of Sept. 14.Office of Media Relations
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