November 4, 2022
The Rubik’s Challenge
As countries scramble to improve their resilience to climate change, the need for cross-border cooperation becomes apparent.
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Science and Tech
November 4, 2022Waste Not, Want Not
Science and Tech“Go to waste” has never been on Salah El Haggar’s agenda. A mechanical engineering professor at AUC since 1987, El Haggar is a guru when it comes to waste management, renewable energy applications and recycling.
January 15, 2023Students from AUC, United States Address Inequality Through Art
Global connectionsThis fall, students from AUC and City University of New York collaborated virtually to study income and wealth disparity in Egypt and the United States.
November 4, 2022Following in Our Footprints
Carbon is a major indicator of climate change. In the last century, the amount of carbon in our air has exponentially risen to a record high of over 400 particles per million — a level reached on Earth only millions of years ago.-
November 4, 2022
Following in Our Footprints
University NewsCarbon is a major indicator of climate change. In the last century, the amount of carbon in our air has exponentially risen to a record high of over 400 particles per million — a level reached on Earth only millions of years ago. 
November 4, 2022Sea-curity for Reefs
Science and TechStimulated by a desire to safeguard marine ecosystems and coral reefs, MBA student Aly Mohamed introduced Egypt’s first electric water scooter that uses only 3 kilowatts of electricity for a full one-hour charge, saving 8 tons of carbon dioxide emissions for every 100 hours.
December 18, 2022AUC Offers New Behavioral Neuroscience Minor
University NewsAs an interdisciplinary program co-administered by AUC’s Department of Psychology and Department of Biology, the new behavioral neuroscience minor will allow students to study the relationship between the structure and function of the nervous system with an emphasis on the biological and psychological elements that affect emotions, behavior, learning and memory.
December 19, 2022AUC Receives $86 Million USAID Grant, Largest in University History, for Scholarships and Training
University NewsThe 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, 2022The Implications of Rapid Population Growth: Faculty Insight into the World Population Exceeding 8 Billion
Global connectionsThe 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.
November 29, 2022AUC Chosen to Represent Egypt, Northeast Africa in Afretec Inclusive Digital Transformation Network
Science and TechAUC is the only University representing Egypt and Northeast Africa in the newly established African Engineering and Techn
November 29, 2022Faculty Develops Data Science Hub Inspiring Impact, Innovation in Egypt and Beyond
Science and TechFrom 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
November 22, 2022Eltoukhy Learning Factory: New Teaching Environment to Promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Science and TechThe 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.