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AU Newsmakers 10.21-10.28, 2016
Top Story
Susan Rice Asserts U.S. Commitment to Global LGBTQ Rights
National Security Advisor Susan Rice spoke to American University students about the United States' commitment to global LGBTQ rights. Moderated by James Goldgeier, dean of the School of International Service, the event was featured on NBC News Nightly News, and in Newsweek, Metro Weekly, and The Washington Blade. (10/26)

Additional Features
What the News Media Can Learn From Librarians
Columbia Journalism Review featured the expertise of Jeffrey Rutenbeck, dean of the School of Communication. Rutenbeck believes journalists could learn from librarians to navigate today's overwhelming information landscape because librarians “distinguish good information from bad.” Olivia Ivey, an AU public affairs librarian, spoke about journalism education, saying, “Its principles help students to pay attention to the source of information, ask whether it can be verified, and consider the context.” (10/24)
'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' at American University
MD Theatre Guide and DC Metro Theater Arts featured reviews of the AU Arts production “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” DC Metro Theater Arts noted: “One of the great strengths of the show is its numerous ensembles … which pull off the great trick of being cohesive enough to make sense as a whole while still allowing each member to have his or her own unique personality.” (10/23)

Expertise
Winning? Women's Problem Is Actually Deciding to Run
The New York Times featured an analysis co-authored by Jennifer Lawless, director of the Women and Politics Institute, on the gender gap in the political ambitions of young Americans. The 2013 study concluded that “among college students, men are twice as likely as women to have considered running for office someday.” (10/25)
The Problem for Women Is Not Winning. It's Deciding to Run.
The New York Times featured an analysis co-authored by Jennifer Lawless, director of the Women and Politics Institute, on the gender gap in the political ambitions of young Americans. The 2013 study concluded that “among college students, men are twice as likely as women to have considered running for office someday.” (10/25)
The Tumultuous 2016 Campaign is in a Sudden Limbo
Communication Professor Jane Hall spoke to CNN Reliable Sources about Donald Trump's Gettysburg speech, Trump TV network and his belief that American elections are rigged. Hall also spoke with Washington Post media columnist Margaret Sullivan about the media's obsession with Trump. Hall said, "Trump is catnip, especially to the cable news media.” (10/23, 10/26)
LIGO Optical Coatings Pose New Challenges in Materials Research
Physics Professor Gregg Harry spoke with MRS Bulletin about how the discovery of gravitational waves, ripples in the fabric of space time predicted by Albert Einstein, has spurred the field of optical and materials sciences. Harry discussed how gravitational wave researchers work to create better materials that can decrease thermal noise in the instruments that detect gravitational waves. (10/24)
This Professor Devotes Her Life to Countering Dangerous Speech. She Can't Ignore Donald Trump's.
Susan Benesch, an adjunct professor in the School of International Service, spoke with The Washington Post about her research on hate speech and how it can incite mass violence. Benesch said: “In any given time, in any society there is a subset of people who hold extreme views and are willing to resort to violence, and I don't think one can suppress that or expect to wipe it out. What I'm more concerned about is the large mass of people who are malleable, who can be influenced.” (10/24)
Clinton, Obama Aim to Boost Democrats in Tight Congressional Races
David Lublin, professor of Public Affairs, spoke with Sinclair Broadcasting Group about Hillary Clinton's efforts to help the Democratic party gain control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Lublin said: “It seems that several close races are breaking the Democrats' way, but they're not necessarily the races we would have thought at the beginning of the cycle.” (10/25)
Russia Wants to Send Observers to U.S. Polling Sites on Election Day
James Goldgeier, dean of the School of International Service, spoke with Cox Media Group about Russia's request to send observers to polling places in the U.S. Goldgeier said: “It certainly wouldn't surprise me if the Russians, just to add fuel to the fire of what's going, would ask for something like this.” (10/22)



''Online,consumer'' news refers to online news outlets and blogs such as Huffington Post, NY Times
"Online,consumer" news refers to online news outlets and blogs such as Huffington Post, NY Times
Both charts are based on the week's Newsmakers highlights only, not total AU mentions for the week
Both charts are based on the week's Newsmakers highlights only, not total AU mentions for the week

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