Katie Yoo is an undergraduate student in the School of International Service, with a focus in foreign policy and national security studies. Her research interests include the implications for emerging energy technologies on international security and relations.

Kirubel is a PhD candidate at American University's School of Communication, where he researches the intersection of media, technology, and democracy, with a focus on social media content moderation and its impact on political transitions in the Global South.

Joe Sturla is pursing a Master’s in Data Science at American University’s Department of Computer Science. His professional background is in data analytics in AI and digital marketing. Joe uses a wide range of computational and quantitative methodologies including predictive and causal inference modeling and NLP to answer questions about technology and politics.

Jessica Kenny is a senior SIS Honors student in the school of international service with minors in Spanish and Economics. Her previous research has examined Soviet and U.S. interventions in Afghanistan and she is interested in pursuing further research on the topics of state and non-state warfare, military strategy, and cyber operations.

Chloe is a senior at the School of International Service with minors in Spanish and Economics. She is currently a public law and policy intern at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, focusing on international and defense matters. Her research centers on autocratization and the politics of the Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional in Nicaragua.

Kate Munro is a PhD student in the School of International Service. Her research interests include the influence of AI on decision-making and information collection in intelligence, the evolution of misinformation/disinformation, and the relationship between evolving technology and warfare.

Kyungsun Lee is a graduate student in Intercultural and International Communication program in SIS. She is passionate about exploring intersection of international communication and emerging technologies. The impact on social vulnerabilities such as social media & AI dynamics and the spread of disinformation are her favorite topics to discuss.

Devin Bae is an undergraduate student studying neuroscience and international studies at American University and research resident at the philosophy and art think tank: Foreign Objekt. His research interests vary from posthumanism and AI, to quantum computing and political governance.

I am a second-year master's student in the International Affairs Policy and Analysis program. I previously served in both the Peace Corps and the US Army, and currently work as an All-Hazards Risk Analyst for the Maryland Department of Emergency Management. My research interests lie at the intersection of cybersecurity, technology policy, and human security. Specifically, I aim to explore how emerging technologies impact the management of global threats, such as economic instability, climate change, and political violence.

Dan Zacharski is a fourth-year undergraduate student in the School of International Service's International Relations program with a concentration in Foreign Policy and National Security in addition to Environmental Sustainability. His research interests include emerging technologies and tracking social media narratives surrounding human rights and democracy.

Gavin Outlaw is a current Graduate Student at American University, studying United States Foreign Policy. He enjoys the studies of Grand Strategy and Transatlantic Relations, as well as the Technological Development sphere. He enjoys being on the leading edge!

Harrison is a graduate student in the U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security Program at SIS. He received his bachelor's of International Affairs at George Washington University in May 2023, where he focused on international politics and security policy. Outside AU, Harrison works at the International Monetary Fund.