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Media Releases
AUC Discusses Safety in Cyberspace in the Fourth Session of AUC SpeakUp Dialog Series
The American University in Cairo (AUC) held yesterday the fourth session of the AUC SpeakUp Dialog Series, titled: "How to Stay Safe in Cyberspace? Is "Private" really "Private?"
AUC Construction Engineering Students Explore Potential Building Materials for Mars
A group of construction engineering students at The American University in Cairo (AUC) explored potential building materials for Mars along with possible construction methods by making use of NASA’s 3D printed pre-existing model, for their graduation project.
AUC Discusses Safety for Women in Public Spaces in the Third Session of AUC SpeakUp Dialog Series
The American University in Cairo (AUC) held yesterday the third session of the AUC SpeakUp Dialog series, titled: "How Do We Make Public Spaces Safe for Women?"
Faculty in The Media
Laila El Baradei '83, '88
In an article for the PA Times, Laila El Baradei '83, '88 talks about COVID-19 and ethical dilemmas.
Bahia Shehab (MA '09) and Haytham Nawar
The National showcases designs from Bahia Shehab (MA '09) and Haytham Nawar's award-winning book, A History of Arab Graphic Design.
Maha Bali '01
Maha Bali '01 talks about community-building activities on the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
NEWS@AUC

Chasing Circuits: AUC Spinoff Suitera Making Way for Future Generations of Electronics
With an increased need to solve newly emerging challenges in the electronics design automation industry, faculty members at AUC established Suitera, the second AUC spinoff company.

AUC's NanoEbers Wins French-Egyptian Prize for Technology Detecting Water Toxins
Competing with 150 other startups, the Department of Chemistry's NanoEbers recently won the Coup de Couer prize at the French Egyptian Startup Competition for creating a technology used to detect harmful toxins in water. The prize is awarded by the French Chamber of Commerce in Egypt to recognize a tech-based innovative startup company with a cash award of EGP 150,000.

Msh Zanbek: Play Exploring Sexual Harassment Showing Soon
Msh Zanbek, formerly known as You-W-Ana Too, is hitting the stage at AUC on March 22.
AUC in Motion
#AUCSpeakUp Dialog Series: How to Stay Safe in Cyberspace? Is "Private" Really "Private"
March 1, The internet has become an important lifeline in today’s world. But, can anyone really guarantee their privacy or safety on the web? Our guests explore the increasing online harassment trend facing internet users.
10 Reasons to Study at The American University in Cairo
Soraya Bahgat '06, Member of UN Women Gender Innovation Agora
January 31, Interview with Soraya Bahgat '06, Member of UN Women Gender Innovation Agora #AUCSpeakUp
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