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State Department Launches Social-Networking Site, Headed by Goli Ameri December 04, 2008 The State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, headed by Iranian-American Goli Ameri, has launched the first […]...
Dr. Maysam Ghovanloo November 21, 2008 Dr. Maysam Ghovanloo Dr. Maysam Ghovanloo and his research team invented the Tongue Drive System, which has the potential to help people with disabilities […]...
Presidents Of 6 U.S. Universities Visit Iran November 21, 2008 In a series of exchange visits with academics and scientists, recently, the presidents of six leading U.S. universities are touring […]...
Iranian Named One of 50 Women to Watch in 2008 November 14, 2008 The Wall Street Journal has placed Saideh Ghods, founder of the Mahak Society to Support Children with […]...
Contemporary Iranian Photography Exhibition November 07, 2008 International Arts & Artists’ (IA&A) Hillyer Art Space, located at 9 Hillyer Court, NW, in Washington, D.C., is proud to present The Burden […]...
Iranian American Scientist Honored by President Bush November 06, 2008 U.S. President George W. Bush hosted an Iftaar dinner in September of 2008, honoring the accomplishments of Muslim Americans, including […]...
First Iranian in the NBA November 06, 2008 Click here to read more about the first Iranian in the NBA. ...
Famed Actress Mary Apick Wins the ARPA Foundation Award October 31, 2008 Mary Apick has received the Arpa Foundation Award for her far-reaching humanitarian contributions. Every year, the […]...
APHA Peace Award Recipient: Dr. Farideh Kioumehr-Dadsetan October 23, 2008 This year, the American Public Health Association (APHA) is honoring Dr. Farideh Kioumehr-Dadsetan, an Iranian-American who has devoted her life […]...
Exploring the Other: Contemporary Iran through the Lens of Iason Athanasiadis October 16, 2008 October 15, 2008 – Approaching Iran from aesthetic and social viewpoints, this groundbreaking exhibit takes the […]...