May 2, 2023
Transforming Dirty Water into Clean Energy
A bolt of energy rattles the bonds of a water molecule: H2O. The links between the molecule begin to snap as the oxygen and hydrogen particles are pulled to separate compartments.
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March 28, 2023AUC Students Craft Sustainable Fishing Nets to Revive Local Village Economy
Science and TechArmed with fruit and a desire to help the small Egyptian village of El Bahtiny in Ismailia, seniors Yara Yousry, Heidi Mahmoud, Aliaa Moussa and Mariam El-Halabi are working to fashion biodeg
November 4, 2022Future Fuel
Science and TechHydrogen can replace fossil fuels in essentially any area. It can be processed into fuel for airplanes and ships. It can be burned to generate electricity, power cars or facilitate industrial processes that require a large amount of heat.
March 6, 2023Earthquakes in Egypt? Tremors in Suez Raise Concerns
Science and TechThe recent earthquake that struck Suez in February was moderate and caused no reported inj
November 4, 2022What Goes Around Comes Around
Science and TechNumerous studies have linked the fallout of climate change to an increase in both infectious and chronic diseases, many of which are irreversible. AUC’s Institute of Global Health and Human Ecology is working to identify and understand more of these links, which may help us anticipate, mitigate or adapt to these challenges.
February 22, 2023AUC Department of Construction Uses Virtual Reality to Teach Site Safety
Science and TechFaculty members and graduate students from AUC’s Department of Construction Engineering are using virtual reality (VR) to develop and deploy training models that will improve safety at constr
February 6, 2023AUC Master's Student Creates Arabic Chatbot to Promote Brain Health
Science and TechDeveloped by Asmaa Saeed, a public health master’s student in AUC’s Institute of Global Health and Human Ecology, the Arabic-speaking bot seeks to teach Arab individuals ways to improve their brain health in a conversational manner, such as giving advice on maintaining healthy eating habits or referring individuals to mental health websites and resources.
November 4, 2022The Rubik’s Challenge
Science and TechAs countries scramble to improve their resilience to climate change, the need for cross-border cooperation becomes apparent.
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.
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.
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