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Forecasting the Economy’s Ups and Downs
How do we make sense of America’s wild economic ride? Economist Fred Joutz explains the good, the bad and the unpredictable in economic forecasting.
Lemur Lessons Lead Luther Rice Fellows
In Brenda Bradley’s anthropology lab, two Luther Rice Undergraduate Research Fellows are examining Madagascar’s lemurs for lessons in evolution.
Supernovae Shine Light on Gamma-ray Bursts
Deep space observations by Physics’ Chryssa Kouveliotou and a team of scientists provided insights into Gamma-ray bursts and their relations to supernovae.
Closing Cold Cases
Forensic sciences alumni are clearing a backlog in untested sexual assault kits, bringing peace of mind to victims and putting criminals behind bars.
Action! Alumnus Calls Shots From Director’s Chair
In his 40 year show business career, television director Michael Lange, BA ’71, has found big success on the small screen.
In Memoriam: Joe Dymond
It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of Joe Dymond, a geography professor in GW’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences.
Human Brain Allocates Attention Based on Known Size of Objects
Knowledge about the real-world size of an object, not its visual size, guides one’s attention, according to a new GW study.
By the Book: Alumnus’ 2019 Must-Reads
Whether you’re keeping up with politics or longing to escape with a page-turner, BuzzFeed Book Editor Isaac Fitzgerald, BA ’05, has your next great read.
Adventures in Ant Land
Biology’s Scott Powell has traveled the world to capture nature’s most amazing ants in action. Can they teach us a better way to transport people and resources?