Faculty News
Publications:
Dr. Payman Dehghanian (ECE) has published the following journal article: M. A. Gharakheili, M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, and P. Dehghanian. “A New Multi-Attribute Support Tool for Identifying Critical Components in Power Transmission Systems,” IEEE Systems Journal, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 316-327, March 2018.
Dr. Robert Harrington (ECE) and his student Young Il Kim have published a book chapter in Advancements in Energy Storage Technologies. The citation is: Young Il Kim and R.J. Harrington. “Analysis of Various Energy Storage Systems for Variable Speed Wind Turbines,” Advancements in Energy Storage Technologies (ISBN 978-953-51-5713-7). Editors: Wenping Cao and Xiang-Ping Chen.
Drs. Volker Sorger (ECE) and Tarek El-Ghazawi (ECE) have published the following paper: J. Peng, S. Sun, V. Narayana, V.J. Sorger, and T. El-Ghazawi. “Integrated Nanophotonics Arithmetic for Residue Number System Arithmetic,” Optics Letters, 49, 9, 1-4 (2018). Dr. El-Ghazawi was a corresponding author on the paper.
Other News:
Dr. Payman Dehghanian (ECE) attended and was the student program chair of the IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS) Electric Safety Workshop, held March 19-23 in Fort Worth, TX. During the workshop, he was appointed the vice chair for IEEE IAS Early Career Subcommittee of the Electric Safety Committee.
SEAS Computing Facility
Software Carpentry Workshops
SEAS Computing Facility, in partnership with the GW Libraries and Academic Innovation, is offering the fourth, and final, two-day software carpentry workshop this academic year. The workshop will run April 11-12 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Gelman 201 (STEMworks).
Who is this for?
The workshop is intended for graduate students, postdocs, and faculty who want to become more productive with lab skills for scientific computing. The workshop is free to any GW-affiliated participant.
What is it?
The workshop provides two days of hands-on learning to:
- automate repetitive tasks (Unix shell)
- track and share your code and writing (git and GitHub)
- use programming language that is especially powerful for statistical analysis (Python)
Program
Short tutorials alternate with hands-on practical exercises in the workshops. Participants are encouraged both to help one another and to try applying what they have learned to their own research problems during and between sessions. Participants must bring a laptop with a Mac, Linux, or Windows operating system; they also should have admin privileges on the computer. The computer needs to be a “real” laptop—not a Chromebook, tablet, etc.
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Arduinos and Raspberry Pi Workshops
SEAS Computing Facility is holding two interactive workshops this semester on Arduinos and Raspberry Pis, which are inexpensive platforms for electronics and programming projects. Both workshops will cover similar material, but the April 14 workshop will be paced for beginners, with consideration for attendees who have no, or limited, programming experience, while the April 21 workshop will move more quickly and assume that attendees understand programing concepts like loops and “if” statements. Experience with Python, C/C++, or circuits is not required. All equipment will be provided. Both workshops will take place in the SEH Studio Labs (SEH 1300/1400/1450) from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
Objectives:
The purpose of the workshopss is to help participants:
- learn the basics of these technologies and how to get started
- create some introductory projects involving sensors and LED displays
- gain experience with basic programming in Python and C/C++ as well as simple circuits)
Tutoring:
MATLAB and Solidworks tutoring will be offered throughout the spring semester in Tompkins 401 on the following days:
- Wednesdays: 12:00 – 5:00 pm
- Thursdays: 12:00 – 3:30 pm
- Fridays: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
SEAS Events
MAE Seminar: “Plasmonic Nanostructures for SERS Biosensing and Optoelectronic Devices”
Speaker: Dr. Qiuming Yu, University of Washington
Thursday, April 12
2:00 - 3:00 pm
SEH, Lehman Auditorium
ECE Distinguished Lecture Series: “Programmable Forwarding Planes Are Here to Stay”
Speaker: Dr. Nick McKeown, Stanford University, National Academy of Engineering member
Wednesday, April 18
1:00 - 2:00 pm (reception to follow)
SEH, B1220
CS Lecture: “Credit Card Fraud: Fighting the Bad Guys with Data”
Speaker: Dr. Paul Melby, Senior Director of Data Science, Capital One
Wednesday, April 18
7:10 – 8:30 pm
SEH, 2000B
This is a special topic lecture for the course CSCI 6548 E-Commerce Security. To attend, please RSVP to [email protected] by April 16.
Ideas Festival
Saturday, April 21
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ronald Reagan Building, International Trade Center
Washington, D.C.
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The Environmental and Energy Management Institute is collaborating with Booz Allen Hamilton to hold the 11th Ideas Festival, which will bring together humanitarians, luminaries, academics, community partners, government officials, and other experts to challenge conventional thinking and develop new insights for making our communities stronger. The Festival will include more than 25 interactive workshops and several innovation labs that address the theme of community resilience via five focus areas: emergency preparedness and response; infrastructure protection; natural and cultural resource recovery; public health, wellness, and safety; and economic strengthening.
Save the Date: CVP Speaker Series @ GW Kick-off
Speaker: Dr. David Bray, Executive Director, People-Centered Internet Coalition
Wednesday, April 25
6:00 pm (followed by a reception)
SEH, Lehman Auditorium
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Dr. David Bray, a champion of positive change agents and the executive director for the People-Centered Internet Coalition, will deliver the keynote at the CVP Speaker Series @ GW Kick-off. Dr. Bray’s keynote, “Needed Now More Than Ever: Positive #ChangeAgents Across Sectors,” will focus on why and how we all can be change agents in our rapidly changing world while highlighting meaningful multi-sector strategies for delivering results differently and better.
SEAS Innovation Challenge Showcase: ¡Viva Puerto Rico!
Thursday, May 3
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
SEH and the GW Innovation Center
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¡Viva Puerto Rico! will showcase this year’s Innovation Challenge finalists and celebrate Puerto Ricans’ resiliency in the face of a prolonged post hurricane recovery. The 2018 SEAS Innovation Challenge is a technical competition designed to support disaster relief in Puerto Rico in the areas of off-grid power and communications. ¡Viva Puerto Rico! also will include a short documentary film screening, panels, food, and music to accompany the showcase of the finalists.
Entrepreneurship News & Events
GW Design Thinking Club Workshops: “Designing Your Life Workshop Series”
Remaining workshop: Thursday, April 12
5:30 – 7:00 pm
GW Innovation Center, Tompkins M06
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Learn how design thinking can help you create a more meaningful and fulfilling life in four consecutive workshops. These workshops are open to all GW students who desire a more creative approach to their lives.
Hippo Hacks 2018
Friday, April 13 – Saturday, April 14
Gelman Library
Join GW DATA for a 17-hour data science hackathon right on campus. GW DATA is teaming up with Google for a full night of hacking, free food, drinks, and over $500 in prizes. The first 50 signups will receive a free Hippo Hacks customized bottle. Coders, designers, stat and data nerds are welcome! Check out the event description for a timeline and registration. Students must register on Eventbrite to attend.
GW Technology Commercialization Office 2018 Startup Showcase
Tuesday, April 17
12:30 – 5:15 pm
SEH, Lehman Auditorium
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Join the GW Technology Commercialization Office and our startup partners to hear their success stories and learn about their commercialization trajectory. This pitch event will showcase four GW startups developing innovative university technologies. Experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals will provide insightful feedback on the four pitches. This event will be a valuable networking opportunity for researchers, investors, and entrepreneurs alike! Seven entrepreneurs or researchers from the audience will have an opportunity to provide two-minute (no slides) presentations on their company or research project in an Elevator Pitch session. Elevator Pitch slots are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact [email protected] to reserve your slot.
2018 GW New Venture Competition Finals
Thursday, April 19
5:30 - 9:00 pm
MPA Building, Jack Morton Auditorium
The top nine GW student entrepreneurial teams will take the stage at one of the largest competitions in the nation to vie for more than $300,000 in funding and support. What big idea will come from GW next? Attend the 10th anniversary finals on April 19 to see who will take the top prize!
Workshop: “Ownership, Governance and Incorporation: Getting Your Innovation Legal”
Monday, April 23
5:30 - 7:00 pm
GW Innovation Center, Tompkins M06
Are you looking to get your business incorporated but unsure of the process or the legal documentation you need to help protect your interests? Do you know what it means to be a business owner or how to govern your business properly and ethically? We can help you answer all of these questions. Join us for an insightful workshop featuring guest speakers from the legal industry. Don’t miss out!
Mentor Appreciation Event: “The World’s Best Mentors: GW Mentor Appreciation Celebration”
Thursday, April 26
5:30 - 7:00 pm
GW Innovation Center, Tompkins M06
Thank you to all of the GW mentors and judges who have helped the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship throughout the 2017-2018 school year! Students, faculty, staff, mentors, and alumni are welcome to join us for this fun, casual happy hour celebration at the GW Innovation Center as a “thank you” for a fun and eventful year. Network and mingle with us before the school year ends and finals begin!
Technology Commercialization course: GW’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the GW School of Business, will offer Seminar in Technology Commercialization (ISTM 6239) during GW’s 2018 Summer I session. The course will run May 21 - June 25, meeting on Monday evenings from 6:10 – 9:00 pm. This is a hands-on experience, applying the Lean Startup Approach to tech commercialization. Students may bring their own technology to the class or work on a technology from the GW Technology Commercialization Office. Students also will be eligible for AccelerateGW NSF I-Corps Grants of up to $3,000 to cover expenses for doing customer discovery interviews!
GW Events
GW Libraries Coffee & Discussion
Monday, April 16
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Gelman Library Lounge, B05
Public digital trace data, such as social media data, provide the opportunity to study the spread of rumors, the use of disinformation, and the role of social bots. GW faculty and researchers are invited to informally share your interest and/or work in this area, as well as discuss opportunities to collaborate with colleagues. This event is primarily for faculty and fellows; however, faculty may invite students, as appropriate. No RSVP is required. Coffee, soda, and cookies will be provided. Feel free to bring a lunch.
Post-Award Management Training Series: “Post-Award Financial Monitoring and Management”
Tuesday, April 17
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Marvin Center, 310
Read more and register online
Post-Award Management Training Series: “Keys to a Successful Award Closeout”
Tuesday, May 22
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Marvin Center, 308
Read more and register online