Robyn Rafferty Mathias
Student Research ConferenceSaturday, March 22, 2025 | In person at Don Myers Technology & Innovation Building (DMTI)

The College of Arts & Sciences is pleased to announce that the 35th Annual Robyn Rafferty Mathias Student Research Conference will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in person at AU's Don Myers Technology and Innovation Building. This event is a forum for CAS undergraduate and graduate students to present original research, scholarship, and creative work before colleagues, faculty, and friends.

We’re thrilled to introduce two brand-new AI-focused award categories for 2025:

• AI in Mathematical, Computer Sciences, and Natural Sciences
• AI in Arts, Humanities, and the Social Sciences

How to Participate

EligibilitySubmissions for 2025 closed February 3

We invite students from all CAS disciplines to take part in this dynamic event. Students from other AU schools are welcome to submit work completed in CAS courses.

Awards & Recognition

Each oral and poster presentation will be evaluated by a panel of judges from the AU community. The standout presenters will earn a certificate signed by the CAS Dean and monetary awards to celebrate their hard work and creativity.

Questions? 

Contact CAS Events at casevents@american.edu.

Sponsors

The Mathias Student Research Conference is partially sponsored by a generous grant from AU trustee and alumna Robyn Rafferty Mathias and by the NASA District of Columbia Space Grant Consortium.