Archive: Research
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Georgetown Historian Awarded €10 Million to Solve Enduring Mystery of the Black Death
In the early 14th century, pandemic plague emerged in central Asia. It arrived in the Mediterranean region and Europe in the late 1340s, spreading widely and killing millions.…
November 26, 2024
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Vouching for Democracy: New Report Examines the Seattle Program Fighting Big Money’s Influence on Politics
A new report co-authored by Brian McCabe examines Seattle's Democracy Voucher Program, which gives every registered voter vouchers with which they can directly fund candidates in…
September 23, 2024
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New Research Reveals Link Between Belief in the American Dream and Opportunity Hoarding
New research from Professor Rebecca Ryan establishes a causal link between a personal belief in the American Dream and behaviors taken by parents to secure preferential…
September 16, 2024
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Dominic Pham (C’23) Receives National Award from the American Comparative Literature Association
Dominic Pham (C’23) received the Presidential Undergraduate Prize from the American Comparative Literature Association (ACLA) for his honors thesis exploring cosmopolitanism in…
April 17, 2024
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New Report Outlines Best Practices for Parents and Educators in the Digital Age
A new research review from developmental psychologist Rachel Barr provides recommendations for how parents and educators can reap the benefits of digital media while mitigating…
January 29, 2024
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How Machine Learning Could Transform Work in Physics Labs Across the Country
Recently published research from Bradley Fugetta (C’23), Gen Yin and collaborators could transform the way physics labs around the world study the magnetic properties of…
January 22, 2024
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A Slower Way to Amp Up Your Productivity
Professor Cal Newport doesn’t make New Year’s resolutions. He tunes up his systems and fires up goals at the beginning of the school. …
January 8, 2024
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Biology Researcher Naomi Greenberg (C’24) Awarded Marshall Scholarship to Pursue Dual Passions in Genetic Research and Science Communication
Researcher and writer Naomi Greenberg (C’24) is one of five Hoyas to be named a 2024 Marshall…
December 11, 2023
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Insect Feast: New Paper from Georgetown Professor Explores the World of Cicadas
New research from College of Arts & Sciences professor Martha Weiss provides an unprecedented look into the curious and wonderful world of cicadas. “Once every 13…
November 27, 2023
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College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Recognized for Outstanding Research by the Provost’s Office
The Office of the Provost recognized six faculty members of the College of Arts & Sciences for their outstanding research, scholarship and interdisciplinary…
November 13, 2023