People In The Know
From our public and international affairs wonks to those in science, business, and communication, AU's faculty, students, and staff focus on diverse interests. But one thing they share is a passion for putting their knowledge to work to create meaningful change. Here are their stories.
Dan Sayers
Anthropology Wonk
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Patrick Jackson
Theory Wonk
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Taryn Morrissey
Child and Family Policy Wonk
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Zack Schwartz
Business Wonk
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Josh Kaplan
Green Wonk
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Joe Fuld
Campaign WONK
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Arthur Shapiro
Neuroscience Wonk
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Jennifer Jones
Green Wonk
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Dotty Lynch
Political Communication Wonk
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John Wineglass
Music Wonk
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Cassandra Ricketts
Sports Medicine Wonk
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Amanda Merkwae
Health Wonk
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Phil McHugh
Service Wonk
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Kim Blankenship
Health Wonk
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Nate Beeler
Journalism Wonk
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Steve Jennings
Field Hockey Wonk
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Bill Mayer
Innovative Wonk
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Chris O'Brien
Green Wonk
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Julie Gerdes
Personality Wonk
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Kate Oczypok
Social News Wonk
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Sarah Bayne
Creativity Wonk
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James Thurber
Policy Wonk
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Nathan Harshman
Quantum Wonk
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Sunny Voelker
Racing Wonk
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Alex Priest
Social Media Wonk
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Chris Palmer
Environmental and Wildlife Filmmaking Wonk
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Tonei Glavinic
Gender and Sexuality Wonk
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Erin Fuller
Nonprofit Wonk
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Shalini Ayyagari
Bollywood Music Wonk
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Stephen Macavoy
Biogeochemistry Wonk
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Amy Farr
Fitness Wonk
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Chris Mittelstaedt
Sustainable Business Wonk
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Brian Keane
Green Wonk
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Kiho Kim
Ocean Wonk
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Don Williamson
Tax Wonk
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Russell Williams
Film Wonk
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Katharina Vester
Food History Wonk
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Caleen Jennings
Theater Wonk
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