AUC Collaborates with Egyptian Government, Dell to Boost Artificial Intelligence Capacity
AUC has signed an agreement with the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Dell Technologies in Egypt aimed at building capacity in artificial intelligence and data science. The agreement comes as automation continues to become an integral part of all sectors of the economy, with President Ahmad Dallal naming data science and artificial intelligence among AUC's main priorities for development.
AUC's 2021 Year-End Highlights
The past year was full of achievements and new discoveries at AUC. Here are our top ten favorite memories and moments from 2021.
AUC Athletes Among Top Performers in 49th National Universities Tournament
AUC athletes have returned to campus stronger than ever, winning three gold, fourteen silver and two bronze medals in the ongoing 49th National Universities Tournament, which kicked off in November and includes athletes from over 50 universities in Egypt.
Global Virtual Exchange Program Connects AUC Students, Faculty with New York City Counterparts
“The world is changing with its problems and settings. It is time to move outside the boundaries, fences and walls enclosing our campus, classrooms and laboratories,” said Momen ElHusseiny, assistant professor of architecture and urban design.
A University Treasure: Students Explore Design History Through AUC's Rare Books and Special Collections Library
A project created by AUC’s graphic design program and spearheaded this semester by Bahia Shehab (MA ’09), professor of practice and founder of the program, has taken students out of the classroom and
AUC tops Egypt, Africa in the 2021 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings
The American University in Cairo ranked 1st place in Egypt and Africa and 159th out of 956 institutions in this year's University of Indonesia GreenMetric World University Rankings, an annual publication focused on raising awareness towards sustainability within universities. The University jumped almost 200 places as compared to 2020, when it came in at 323rd place among 912 institutions.
Casting a Wide Net: Mohamed Farag's Research in Metabolomics and Plant Biochemistry Leaves Impact Across Industries
Picture someone who is diabetic. Each morning, this person measures the amount of glucose in their blood, which gives them an indication of how to balance their activity, food and medication throughout the day.
AUC Press Holiday Picks
Looking for a good book to curl up with next to the Christmas tree? Or looking for the perfect gift for your family and friends?
AUC Venture Lab Named Best Accelerator/Incubator Program in North Africa
The AUC Venture Lab, Egypt’s first University-based startup incubator and accelerator, was recognized as the Best Accelerator/Incubator Program in North Africa by the Global Startup Awards, a competition based in Copenhagen that reaches 124 countries. The Venture Lab now sits among the continent's top 60 digital future shapers — selected from a pool of over 7,000 nominations.
An Impressive Track Record: Moustafa Youssef’s Research in Location Detection Technology Hailed Globally
Moustafa Youssef, professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, has made considerable strides in his research on employing mobile devices for location tracking technology — gaining recognition from top educational and scientific institutions, as well as major tech companies.
Students Engage in Experiential Learning as Part of AUC Innovation Hub, Mountain View Design Thinking Challenge
Undergraduate and graduate students gathered to tackle the second official AUC-Mountain View Design Thinking challenge, an event born out of a partnership between AUC Innovation Hub, real estate developer Mountain View and the Center for Learning and Teaching.
An Artistic Take on Egyptian History: Meet Alumna Yasmine El Dorghamy
Yasmine El Dorghamy ’00 was something of an unofficial Egyptian diplomat before she even graduated from college. The daughter of an actual diplomat, El Dorghamy lived in five different countries before coming to AUC to complete her undergraduate degree. In every place she touched down — Japan, Greece, Turkey, Mexico — people wanted her to tell them about Egypt.
E7na Initiative Partners With AUC For 2nd Annual Anti-Sexual Harassment Summit
After a highly successful virtual launch of the E7na summit in 2020, AUC alum Dania Younis ‘12, co-founder of the E7na initiative, has partnered with AUC to expand the second edition of the summit’s reach beyond the computer screen and into Ewart Memorial Hall at AUC Tahrir Square.
AUC Faculty, Alumni Help Produce Two New Plays on Legendary Singers Abdel Halim and Umm Kalthoum During Riyadh Season
John Hoey, associate professor of practice in the Department of the Arts; Salma Hussein '20, a film major and digital media minor; Laila Ghoneim '20, an English and comparative literature major with a minor in theatre; and Sarah El Shazly '19, a double major in theatre and integrated marketing communication, led and assisted production teams for two major plays released this year.
Take AUC’s 2021 Anti-Sexual Harassment Survey, Learn About Last Year’s Results
The SpeakUp initiative, launched last year, sought to raise awareness of sexual harassment inside and outside AUC by supporting national efforts, in particular as they relate to college campuses.
