
- December 19, 2022The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded The American University in Cairo (AUC) $86 million for USAID Egyptian Pioneers, a new program that provides scholarships and training to Egyptian students with emphasis on sectors that can advance Egypt’s climate goals.
- December 13, 2022
The Implications of Rapid Population Growth: Faculty Insight into the World Population Exceeding 8 Billion
The United Nations recently announced that the world population has exceeded 8 billion, meaning that 1 billion people have been added to the global population in just 12 years. We spoke with Sungsoo Chun, professor at AUC's Institute of Global Health and Human Ecology, about this milestone, the challenges it poses and its impact on our climate future.
- November 29, 2022
AUC Chosen to Represent Egypt, Northeast Africa in Afretec Inclusive Digital Transformation Network
AUC is the only University representing Egypt and Northeast Africa in the newly established African Engineering and Technology (Afretec) Network, a collaboration between African universities to drive inclusive digital transformation across the continent.
- November 29, 2022
Faculty Develops Data Science Hub Inspiring Impact, Innovation in Egypt and Beyond
From creating chatbots that assist instructors using online learning to helping match foster kids with new homes, the Data Science Hub (DSH) is a new interdisciplinary platform that believes in data’s potential to help shape the future.
- November 22, 2022
Eltoukhy Learning Factory: New Teaching Environment to Promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The first of its kind in Egypt, Eltoukhy Learning Factory for Innovation and Entrepreneurship brings together AUC students, faculty, entrepreneurs and industry. It will help students strengthen their multi-disciplinary and problem-solving skills, preparing them for careers in diverse professional sectors. - November 20, 2022
AUC, University of Sheffield Students Collaborate to Boost Egypt's First Bike Share Program
Downtown Cairo is many things, however, it is not a haven for cyclists. - November 14, 2022
Alumna Astronaut Sara Sabry Becomes First Egyptian to Reach Space
T-Minus 3…2…1… Prepare for liftoff with Sara Sabry ‘16, who became the first Egyptian Astronaut after flying to space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket in August this year. This historical flight also makes her the first Arab woman and first African woman to launch into the obsidian sky, despite having not reached her 30th birthday.
- July 12, 2021
CSCE Welcomes Segway Loomo Robot
Segway Loomo Robot is the smartest most capable personal vehicle ever- with best-in-class powerful Segway-Ninebot mobility plus intel Realsense™ technology. Loomo is an open platform for engineers and designers to create the ultimate personal robot by building robot applications and accessories.
- November 9, 2022
Hassan Azzazy Receives Multiple Awards and Recognitions for Biochemistry Research
Hassan Azzazy, distinguished University professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry, has been honored for his extensive work in the field of biochemistry with the Distinguished Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and a Doctor of Science from Alexandria University, in addition to being elected chair
- October 24, 2022
Forging Futures: PhD Students' Eco-Friendly Research on Concrete and Green Hydrogen
Whether in the lab synthesizing new formulas for concrete, tackling the challenges of renewable energy or igniting a passion for learning in their students, PhD students Heba Zaky and Rawnaa Yassin are fostering the values of AUC’s academic mission. - October 16, 2022
Shining a Light on Water Pollutants
Did you know that every type of bacteria has a unique light signature? Mohamed Swillam, professor and chair of the Department of Physics, is using this fact to identify different types of pathogens in Egypt’s water supply with new remote sensors designed by the professor and his team. - September 21, 2022
Honored Guests Visit CARES Facilities
With AUC's Climate Change Initiative ramping up ahead of Egypt hosting the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), The Center for Applied Research on the Environment and Sustainability (CARES) recently hosted American University in Cairo President Ahmad Dallal, Provost Ehab Abdel-Rahman, Vice President of Institutional Advancement Richard Brow and School of Sciences and Engineering Dean Lotfi Gaafar and their honored guest, Al Habtoor Group founder and chairman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor.