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Urdu(WASHINGTON D.C) Jan. 13, 2023 –The Journal of Molecular Evolution, in partnership with American University and the Institute for Genomics and Evolutionary Medicine at Temple University, will host a free conference for career scientists, researchers and students at AU in March. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE: his three-day conference will feature invited talks from the journal’s editorial board members, selected talks on submitted abstracts, a poster session, and presentations for new researchers on the funding landscape for molecular evolution in the United States from National Science Foundation program officer Paco Moore (evolutionary processes) and NASA Astrobiology program officer Lindsay Hays.
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Shhhh … Speaking More Quietly in Restaurants Means Everyone Can Be Heard #ASA183
In a crowded restaurant, the sounds of conversations bounce off walls, creating background noise. Each individual wants to be heard, so they end up talking a little bit louder, which increases the overall din. Eventually – barring an interruption – the system gets loud enough to reach the limit of the human voice. Braxton Boren will discuss this cycle, called the Lombard effect, and how it can be disrupted in his presentation, “A game theory model of the Lombard effect in public spaces.”
Outstanding Achievements of Distinguished Alumni Recognized with AU’s 2022 Alumni Awards
American University presented its 2022 Alumni Association Awards to five distinguished alumni — changemakers who are leaders in their communities and their fields.
Pandemic Quarantine Acoustically Contributes to Mental, Physical Health Degradation
The prolonged impact of the COVID-19 pandemic created widespread lockdown fatigue and increased social tension in multiunit housing, but small improvements in quality-of-life routines may help people cope. During the 180th ASA Meeting, Braxton Boren from American University will discuss noise prevention techniques and the use of alterative acoustic stimulation to help those who find themselves in pandemic-related lockdowns. The session, “The Soundscape of Quarantine,” will take place Wednesday, June 9.
New American University Survey Reveals Influence of Race in D.C.-Area Residents’ Lives
A new report from American University shows how race influences Washington, D.C.-area residents’ daily lives and experiences, revealing a stark racial divide in perceptions among Latinos, blacks, whites and Asians about quality-of-life issues within their neighborhoods.
Noted Scholar and Emmy-Award Winning Filmmaker Henry Louis Gates Jr. to Address American University’s 139th Commencement
Henry Louis Gates Jr., renowned professor at Harvard University, will address American University’s Class of 2020 and their families during the university’s 139th commencement.