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PREP Research Associate Post Gradute Researcher - Exposure of Per-and Polyfluoralkyl Substances (PFAS)
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September 27, 2023
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Incoming Professor Rebecca Hwa Named New Computer Science Chair
September 25, 2023
Incoming Professor Rebecca Hwa is bringing her expertise in artificial intelligence and natural language processing to GW as the new Chair of the Computer Science Department!
Promoting Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Address the Global Climate Crisis
September 25, 2023
Dr. Costis Toregas has been invited to speak at the 2024 World Environmental Education Congress on the role artificial intelligence and smart technologies play in connecting people to create a sustainable tomorrow.
September's Local Hero: Catina DeBord
September 22, 2023
Each month we will highlight one of the members of the GW Engineering staff in our Local Hero editorial feature. Take the time to meet August's Local Hero, Jonathan Ragone!
Human Lab-on-Chip Platforms to Reveal Links Between Epigenetic Enzymes and Heart Conditions
September 20, 2023
With the help of a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award from NIH, biomedical engineering Ph.D. student Maria Pozo will explore the link between epigenetic enzymes and heart conditions.
Corbella Plays Key Role in 49th and 50th ICMCTF
September 18, 2023
Dr. Carles Corbella was invited to present at the 49th International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings & Thin Films (ICMCTF) as well as co-organize a session for the 50th ICMCTF being held later this year.
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September 15, 2023
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Educating Students in the Legal Aspects of Engineering
September 14, 2023
Adjunct Professor Cynthia Gayton recently published the 11th edition of her textbook, "Legal Aspects of Engineering, Design and Innovation."
PREP Decision Science Postdoctoral Associate - CE Plastics
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September 14, 2023
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Computer Science Alum Named President of the National Taiwan University of Arts
September 12, 2023
GW Engineering and Computer Science Department alumni Dr. Shih-kai Chung was recently named the 12th president of the National Taiwan University of Arts!
PREP Graduate Research Associate - NIST Hurricane Maria Program
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September 12, 2023
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Professor David Nagel Comments on Cold Fusion's Scientific Comeback
September 6, 2023
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Research Professor David Nagel was featured in an article by Popular Science, “Cold fusion is making a scientific comeback.”
I-95 Bridge Collapse and Solutions, Explained by Professor Kim Roddis
September 4, 2023
The Washington Post interviewed Kim Roddis, a retired Professor of Civil Engineering at GW, to provide readers with a reason as to why the bridge collapsed and explain the proposed solutions.
Professor Balaras Elected ASME Fellow
September 1, 2023
Congratulations to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor Elias Balaras on being elected a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers!
Dr. Plesniak to Co-Chair Largest Conference in Fluid Dynamics
August 31, 2023
We are excited to announce that Dr. Michael Plesniak will co-chair the 2023 meeting of the American Physical Society's Division of Fluid Dynamics!
Designing Next-generation Computing Architectures
August 31, 2023
In Spring 2023, Professor Ahmed Louri was awarded three new National Science Foundation awards to continue researching and designing next-generation computing architectures.
Investigating Entropy Oxide Memristors for Software-Equivalent Neuromorphic Computing
August 30, 2023
Dr. Gina Adam has received an NSF CAREER award to work on new materials and device designs for more reliable synaptic devices to support neuromorphic hardware in the future.
Solving Urban Air Mobility Safety Concerns Through Innovative Research
August 30, 2023
Professor Peng Wei was awarded a $1.2M grant by NSF’s Cyber-physical Systems Program to solve the current safety challenges surrounding the emerging area of urban air mobility applications.
Serving Understudied Communities Through Computer Security and Privacy Research
August 29, 2023
Congratulations to a team from the Computer Science Department on winning a Distinguished Paper Award at the 2023 IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy!
Professor Ekundayo Shittu Named New Interim Department Chair
August 29, 2023
Congratulations to Professor Ekundayo Shittu on being named the new Interim Chair of the Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Department!
Welcoming New GW Engineering Web Lead, Ryan Salandy
August 28, 2023
GW Engineering is excited to introduce Ryan Salandy as the new Web Lead dedicated to our school!
GW Awarded a Sloan Foundation Grant to Launch Open Source Program Office
August 28, 2023
GW has been awarded a two-year, $685,652 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to establish an Open Source Program Office! Professor Lorena Barba will serve as the Faculty Advisor.
State of GW Engineering
August 25, 2023
To kick off a new academic year, Dean John Lach hosted a GW Engineering Staff Town Hall where he presented on the State of the School, which summarized the school’s current progress and shared where we aim to go from here.
Welcome Back GW Engineering Community!
August 24, 2023
Welcome to the 2023-24 academic year, GW Engineering Community! Read Dean John Lach's welcome back message that summarizes the summer & includes advice for the new semester.
George Washington U Partners with NIST on a $29.9M-supported STEM Program
August 23, 2023
Technical.ly highlighted the new collaboration between GW and NIST that aims to cultivate the next generation of STEM workers.
The Evolution of Marketing in the Wake of AI
August 22, 2023
Important insights provided by The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science's Director of Marketing and Communications - Lauren Benning-Williams.
Creating a Healthier World Through Pioneering Environmental Engineering Research
August 21, 2023
Professor Danmeng Shuai’s pioneering research won him a Frontier Research Award from the Association of Chinese American Professors in Environmental Engineering and Science!
Championing Sustainable Solutions to Address Food, Agriculture and Climate Change Issues
August 16, 2023
GW Engineering is pleased to announce that Caitlin Grady, Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Assistant Professor, has been selected as a nonresident fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs!
August's Local Hero: Jonathan Ragone
August 14, 2023
Each month we will highlight one of the members of the GW Engineering staff in our Local Hero editorial feature. Take the time to meet August's Local Hero, Jonathan Ragone!
Designing Implantable Cardiac Devices to Study Heart Failure
August 10, 2023
With an R01 award from NIH, Professor Luyao Lu will design implantable cardiac monitoring and modulation tools to chronically study heart failure development, progression, and termination.
GW Rocket Team Successfully Launches Dual-Stage Rocket at 2023 Spaceport America Cup
August 10, 2023
GW Rocket Team built a 6-inch diameter, 18-foot dual-stage rocket and competed at the 2023 Spaceport America Cup, where they were the only team whose 2nd stage ignited as expected.
Handbook of Multi-level Climate Actions Co-Edited by Professor Jon Deason
August 8, 2023
Professor and Director of the Environmental & Energy Management Institute, Jon Deason, continues to work on developing a solution to the urgent climate crisis.
GW Alumna Aiding Amputees
August 3, 2023
Sarah Malinowski traveled to Ukraine to improve her prosthetic knee prototype with input from amputees injured from Russia's war in Ukraine.
GW Partners with NIST to Strengthen the U.S. Scientific Workforce
August 2, 2023
The National Institute of Standards and Technology awards GW Engineering up to $29.9 million to develop and train a diverse pool of scientists and engineers.
Uncovering the Science Behind Ultrasound Imaging and Targeted Drug Delivery
July 26, 2023
Professor Kausik Sarkar has been awarded a new collaborative grant by the NSF Division of Materials Research to uncover the underlying science of both ultrasound imaging and targeted drug delivery.
Measuring Smart Charging Preferences to Avoid Grid Strain and Increase Renewable Energy Use
July 25, 2023
Congratulations to Assistant Professor John Helveston of the Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Department on receiving a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation!
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Device That Dissolves in Body Shows Promise in Monitoring and Treating Heart Disease
July 6, 2023
Made with FDA-approved materials, the dissolvable device could one day monitor, investigate and treat heart complications following surgery.
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Race-Conscious Admissions
June 29, 2023
Diversity of our student body remains a core value of the university, and it is crucial to furthering inclusive excellence on our campuses.
GW Today: Tech Maturation Awards Bring Potentially Transformative GW Inventions Closer to Market
June 28, 2023
From a wearable ring that keeps patients on top of their cardiac health to a technology for extracting lithium hydroxide without destructive mining, GW inventors are at the forefront of their fields.
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Dr. Plesniak Shares Fundamental Research on Human Speech Production with Fellow Universities
June 13, 2023
Dr. Michael Plesniak presented the seminar, "Investigation of Pulsatile Flow over a Surface Protuberance Inspired by Human Speech Pathologies,” to Clarkson University and the University of Delaware.
Building Bridges: Systems Engineering Student John Yang Shares Experience in Israel with ABC News
June 12, 2023
Undergraduate student John Yang was invited to share his travels in Israel with GW Hillel on a special ABC News program to celebrate 75 years of Israeli independence.
Professor Gralla Chosen as Finalist in Best Paper Award Competition
June 8, 2023
Professor Erica Gralla was a finalist in the College of Humanitarian Operations and Crisis Management's Best Paper Award competition for her paper, “Research and practice impact in humanitarian operations: A critical review, challenges, and opportunities.”
Dr. Krauthamer Questions FDA Decision to Approve Human Trials for Neuralink
June 7, 2023
Dr. Victor Krauthamer was featured in an article by Reuters that examines the FDA's decision to clear Neuralink for its first-in-human clinical trials.
GW Engineering Students Help WMATA Save Lives
June 6, 2023
GW Engineering Management and Systems Engineering students presented their senior design project to WMATA and at the IEEE Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium, where they won the best paper award!
Dr. Krauthamer Comments on Fraud in the Medical Device Industry
June 2, 2023
Dr. Victor Krauthamer was featured in an article by Stat News that covers the story of the company Stimwave's device fraud that became widespread news in March.
GW Joins Prestigious Association of American Universities
June 1, 2023
The George Washington University's membership in the AAU recognizes its leading research, education, and innovation.
Computer Science Student Karl Simon Selected for Prestigious DoD SMART Scholarship
May 31, 2023
Congratulations to Karl Simon, a junior studying Computer Science, on being awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship!
Inventors Community at GW Engineering Strengthened by NAI Chapter Launch
May 30, 2023
On April 26, GW launched a National Academy of Inventors chapter to honor its thriving community of researchers, inventors, and entrepreneurs across the university. GW Engineering had 17 faculty members inducted!
Dr. Subramaniam Awarded for Years of Research on Optical Networking
May 26, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Suresh Subramaniam on being awarded the 2022 Outstanding Technical Achievement Award by the Optical Networking Technical Committee of the IEEE Communications Society!
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EEMI Presents Key Initiatives to Combat Climate Change
May 22, 2023
On May 10, the GW Environmental and Energy Management Insitute (EEMI) gathered colleagues for a meeting to address the pressing issue of climate change and the need for global action.
May's Local Hero: Doreen Walters-Edwards
May 17, 2023
Each month we will highlight one of the members of the GW Engineering admin team in our Local Hero editorial feature. Take the time to meet May's Local Hero, Doreen Walters-Edwards!
Advancing Information Sciences Through Emerging and Disruptive Technologies
May 17, 2023
Congratulations to Computer Science Ph.D. student, Nelson Jaimes, on presenting the paper, "Using biologically hierarchical modular architecture for explainable, tunable, generalizable, spatial AI,” at the 2023 Disruptive Technologies in Information Sciences conference and winning the Student Emerging and Disruptive Innovation Award!
Institute for Data, Democracy, and Politics
May 15, 2023
Dr. David A. Broniatowski serves as the Associate Director of the GW Institute for Data, Democracy & Politics (IDDP). IDDP’s mission is to help the public, journalists, and policymakers understand digital media’s influence on public dialogue and opinion, and to develop sound solutions to disinformation and other ills that arise in these spaces.
Future Technologies for AI and Computing
May 15, 2023
Professors Tarek El-Ghazawi, Volker Sorger, and Ahmed Louri are each working on future technologies for AI and computing using grants from various institutions.
Development of Electrospun Nanofibrous Air Filters for Controlling the Airborne Transmission of SARS-CoV-2
May 15, 2023
Professor Danmeng Shuai collaborated with Professor Yun Shen and developed electrospun nanofibrous membranes with a reduced fiber diameter and pore size to effectively capture coronavirus aerosols.
Engineering Personalized Devices
May 15, 2023
Professor Luyao Lu’s lab explores the next-generation soft, lightweight, biocompatible materials and devices such as transparent microelectrodes, photodetectors, solar cells, and light-emitting diodes.
Power and Energy Students Participate in Beneficial Industry Tour of Honeywell and Duke Energy
May 11, 2023
Professors Payman Dehghanian and Can Korman led a group of students on an exciting “industry tour” to Honeywell and Duke Energy Corporation in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Professor Helveston Comments on General Motors' Decision to Kill the Chevy Bolt
May 8, 2023
John Helveston, Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering who studies the transition to more sustainable vehicles, was recently featured in an article by the Boston Globe.
With NSF Support, A Group of Tech and Policy Experts Teamed Up to Build More Trustworthy AI
May 5, 2023
Technical.ly highlighted the team made up of the University of Maryland, George Washington University and more who are teaming up with the National Science Foundation to launch the NSF Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law & Society.
GW to Co-Lead New $20 million NSF Artificial Intelligence Institute
May 4, 2023
The institute will integrate broader participation in AI design, new technology and process development and more informed governance of AI-infused systems.
Engineering Students Show off Years of Work at Research and Design Showcase
May 3, 2023
More than 250 researchers across multiple disciplines presented work on fluid dynamics, irrigation systems, sensory sports equipment for the blind and more.
GenCyber GW Middle School Girls Cybersecurity Camp 2022 Program
May 3, 2023
Professorial Lecturer, adjunct faculty member in the Computer Science Department, Elyse Nicolas is the Principal Investigator/Program Director on a grant awarded to GW for a 2022 GenCyber camp program titled ‘The GenCyber GW Middle School Girls Cybersecurity Camp.'
Leader, Mentor, Inspiration and Engineer
May 3, 2023
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Thomas P. Bostick, PhD, PE, NAE named as the 2023 GW Engineering graduation celebration speaker.
GW Launches National Academy of Inventors Chapter
May 3, 2023
38 GW faculty members were inducted into the university's newly launched chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) last week.
GW Student Chosen for FASPE Ethics Fellowship
May 2, 2023
Leah Kaplan is one of 14 students chosen to join this groundbreaking program for design & technology students and early-career professionals.
GW Engineering's E-Council Hosts Successful Engineers Ball
May 1, 2023
On April 1, 2023, GW Engineering's E-Council hosted its annual Engineer’s Ball, which was established more than twenty years ago to celebrate GW Engineering students and the entire GW Engineering community.
Re-Engineering Living Systems
May 1, 2023
Professor Michael Keidar is tackling the fundamental aspects, engineering and techniques to demonstrate and implement the novel concept of adaptive plasma systems that are able to adjust their delivery of reactivity to produce a desired cellular and tissue response and real-time surface monitoring.
Developing Novel Frameworks for Open Hybrid Dynamical Systems
May 1, 2023
Congratulations to Professor Taeyoung Lee of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department for receiving an award from the Department of Defense (DoD) as part of the Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) Program!
GW Engineering is a Stand Out in the 2023 Faculty Honors Ceremony
May 1, 2023
Through granting a variety of university-wide awards, the annual Faculty Honors Ceremony recognizes a diverse group of talented GW faculty and graduate assistants who have shown extraordinary dedication to teaching, research, and the university
GW Engineering Students Display Thought-Provoking Research at the 2023 R&D Showcase
April 28, 2023
More than 250 undergraduate, master, and Ph.D. students, postdoctoral scholars, and research scientists from the School of Engineering & Applied Science and other schools around GW congregated in the Science & Engineering Hall today for the R&D and Senior Design Showcase.
Celebrating Diversity at First-Annual SEAS Together Block Party
April 28, 2023
The School of Engineering and Applied Science’s SEAS Together Block Party was a vibrant and engaging event that aimed to bring together the GW Engineering community to celebrate its diversity and culture.
GW Business & Policy Forum Cultivates Impactful Dialogue on Attacking Cybersecurity Risks
April 28, 2023
The inaugural GW Business & Policy Forum: Attacking Cybersecurity Risks was held on April 25 to examine emerging cybersecurity threats affecting national security and resulting in high costs for businesses.
Ph.D. Student Leah Kaplan Examines an Engineer's Role in Professional Ethics at FASPE Program
April 27, 2023
Congratulations to Systems Engineering Ph.D. student, Leah Kaplan, on being selected as a 2023 Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) fellow!
West Point Honors Alumni Professor Jon Deason
April 26, 2023
Professor and co-Director of the Environmental & Energy Management Institute, Jon Deason, was recently honored by his undergraduate alma mater with a “Serve With Integrity Award.”
Professor Venkataramani Serves IEEE Micro as Associate Editor
April 26, 2023
Congratulations to Professor Guru Prasadh Venkataramani on beginning his term as an associate editor on the IEEE Micro magazine Editorial Board!
Ph.D. Student Lingchen Kong Scores First Place at GSEA D.C. and 2023 New Venture Competition
April 25, 2023
Ph.D. student Lingchen Kong continues to make amazing progress on his start-up company, Ellexco! Read to learn how Kong has excelled in multiple competitions as he works towards his goal of making lithium extraction more cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Addressing Misinformation in Digital Markets
April 24, 2023
Dr. David Broniatowski, Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering and Associate Director of IDDP, was cited in the 2023 Economic Report of the President (ERP).
Entrepreneurial Students Win Funding and Cash Prizes at 2023 New Venture Competition
April 20, 2023
At the 2023 New Venture Competition, two groups of GW Engineering students won prizes! Read about them and how NVC has made the competition more accessible.
Dr. Krauthamer on FDA Safety Concerns Surrounding Neuralink's Request to Begin Human Trials
April 19, 2023
Visiting Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Victor Krauthamer, comments on FDA safety concerns surrounding Neuralink's request to begin human trials in Reuters and IEEE Spectrum.
Professor Vesna Zderic Named New Biomedical Engineering Chair
April 18, 2023
Congratulations to Professor Vesna Zderic on being named the next Chair of the Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department!
Professor Sibin Mohan Aids in Project to Protect Power Grids
April 18, 2023
Dr. Sibin Mohan is working extensively on the topic of security in critical systems. One of his projects includes a study led by Texas A&M University that is working on protecting the power grid through cyber-physical threat response.
Successful GW Engineering Alumnus Champions Giving Back
April 17, 2023
GW Engineering grad Thomas J. Doherty, B.S. ‘89, dramatically increased his existing scholarship fund for engineering undergraduates.
Research to Create a More Sustainable World
April 14, 2023
Prof. Saniya LeBlanc is using the campus’s combined heat and power plant, rooftop solar power systems, and solar water heating to build a framework for how an urban energy system will hold up to challenges.
Energy Innovation to Improve Our World
April 14, 2023
In SysMoLED, Professor Ekundayo Shittu takes a complex systems perspective to understand the interrelationships between economic, policy, human, physical, and environmental issues.
Individualizing Security and Hunting Threats at Scale
April 14, 2023
In a world increasingly dependent on technology, Professors Tian Lan, Guru Venkataramani, and Howie Huang are researching methods to keep computer systems safe from cyberattacks.
Roadway User Behavior Modeling in a Smart City Environment
April 14, 2023
Professor Samer Hamder is taking an approach that bridges the gap between human decision-making and wireless communications to help reduce the number of roadway collisions each year.
Assistive Robotics and Tele-Medicine (ART-MED) Lab
April 14, 2023
The ART-Med Lab is directed by Professor Chung Hyuk Park with a focus on developing humanized intelligence through learning human behaviors and knowledge.
GW Engineering Online Programs Shine in New Rankings List from U.S. News
GW Engineering Online Master's Programs Ranked 12th Overall
April 13, 2023
The U.S. News & World Report ranked GW Engineering as the 12th best online graduate engineering program in the country.
April's Local Hero: Joe Velez
April 12, 2023
Each month we will highlight one of the members of the GW Engineering admin team in our Local Hero editorial feature. Take the time to meet April's Local Hero, Joe Velez!
SEAS changes moniker to GW Engineering
April 11, 2023
School of Engineering and Applied Science officials changed the school's moniker to GW Engineering to bring more awareness to its programs.
Investigating Dental Devices: Dr. Krauthamer on FDA Processes
April 10, 2023
Visiting Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Victor Krauthamer, comments on the FDA's actions regarding a dental appliance following KHN and CBS News joint investigation.
From Autonomous Cars to Power Grids: Solving Critical System Predictability
April 7, 2023
Dr. Sibin Mohan received an NSF CAREER Award for his study, “Indistinguishability Prevents Information Leakage in Real-Time Schedulers," which attempts to make critical systems less vulnerable to attacks but still remain safe.
Sarkar Showcases Diverse Research at Virginia Tech
April 6, 2023
Dr. Kausik Sarkar, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, recently gave an invited talk at Virginia Tech’s Chemical Engineering Department titled, "A Tale of two topics: Bubbles for imaging, therapeutics and tissue engineering and A pair of drops in viscoelastic medium."
MAE Ph.D. Students Take Home Two Prizes from the 2023 3MT Competition
April 6, 2023
The 2023 3MT competition was held on February 22 and this year two Mechanical and Aerospace Ph.D. students took home prizes! Congratulations to Ryan Welch on winning first place and Anastasiia Sarmakeeva on winning People's Choice!
Giving Day is Here!
April 4, 2023
A message from Dean Lach.
Make your Donation at go.gwu.edu/GivingDaySEAS
How a professor is using sea lions to build the next generation of underwater vehicles
March 28, 2023
Dr. Megan Leftwich, in partnership with the Smithsonian National Zoo, is studying the mechanism sea lions use to move underwater to engineer more effective underwater motorized technology.
Women in Engineering Throughout History
March 24, 2023
In honor of Women's History Month, the GW Engineering Marketing and Communications team hosted a Women's History Celebration booth every Tuesday to teach students about the achievements of women in engineering throughout history.
Celebrating Black Engineers Throughout History
March 23, 2023
During the month of February, the GW Engineering Marketing and Communications team hosted a Black History Celebration booth every Tuesday to teach students about the achievements of black engineers throughout history.
On Your Mark, Get Set: Students Sprint through Speed-Thesis
March 21, 2023
Ph.D. students had just 180 seconds to present years of research at the annual Three Minute Thesis Competition.
March's Local Hero: Brittany Wright
March 14, 2023
Each month we will highlight one of the members of the GW Engineering admin team in our Local Hero editorial feature. Take the time to meet March's Local Hero, Brittany Wright!
System Engineers Attend Competition on the Nexus of Engineering and Ethics
March 14, 2023
GW Systems Engineering students, Eliese Ottinger and James Ferguson, attended Lockheed Martin's 2023 Ethics in Engineering Competition with faculty advisors Caitlin Grady and Leah Kaplan.
Novel Designs for Targeting and Eliminating Cancer Cells
March 13, 2023
Professor Anne Papa’s lab focuses on applying bioengineering principles to develop cell-based therapeutic and diagnostic tools for biomedical applications, in the fields of metastatic cancer and vascular disorders.
Liquefaction Experiments and Analysis Projects (LEAP)
March 13, 2023
Professor Majid Manzari is leading an international research collaboration among three universities in the U.S. and 8 universities and research centers in the U.K.
Next-Generation Electronic and Photonic Chips
March 13, 2023
The multiple uses of the GW Nanofabrication and Imaging Center for Professors Gina Adam, Mona Zaghloul, and Volker Sorger.
Modeling for Medical Processes: Improving Throughput in COVID Testing
March 13, 2023
Erica Gralla, Associate Professor of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, led a study on speeding up COVID-19 testing processes during the height of the pandemic in 2020-2021.
The Science of Swimming
March 13, 2023
In Professor Megan Leftwich’s lab, she and her team of researchers work in a field called fluid dynamics, the study of how objects and animals travel through liquids, gasses and plasmas in order to explain phenomena of the natural world.
Improving DoD Intellectual Property Transactions through Game Theory
March 7, 2023
Dr. Ekundayo Shittu and Zoe Szajnfarber received a one-year, $812,414 Department of Defense (DoD) grant to conduct the project, “AIRC Game Theory Application to DoD Intellectual Property (IP) Transactions.”
Broniatowski Explains the Concerns Surrounding AI
March 7, 2023
Dr. David Broniatwoski was quoted in an article by Spectrum News that reviewed Rep. Ted Lieu's, D-Calif., resolution, written by ChatGPT itself, and the concerns surrounding AI.
A Tale of Two Topics: Sarkar Invited to Give Seminar at GALCIT
March 6, 2023
Dr. Kausik Sarkar was invited to give a seminar at the Graduate Aerospace Laboratories of the California Institute of Technology on February 17.
iPhone Passcodes Become an Opening to Steal One's Digital Life
March 3, 2023
Dr. Adam Aviv was quoted in a recent article by the Wall Street Journal on the dangers of someone learning your iPhone passcode.
Pickleball Noise, Explained by Dr. Sarkar
March 2, 2023
Dr. Kausik Sarkar was quoted in a recent article by WUSA9 that addressed the question, why is pickleball causing so much annoyance in neighborhoods?
Computer Science Students Excel at RTSS 2022 for Transforming the Edge
March 1, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Gabriel Parmer and his students, Wenyuan Shao, Bite Ye, Huachuan Wang, and Yuxin Ren, for receiving the best paper award at the 43rd IEEE Real-Time Systems Symposium (RTSS)!
New Facilities Will Bring Turbulence down to Earth
February 28, 2023
GW Engineering's Philippe Bardet secured equipment from the Idaho National Laboratory to expand the study of fluid mechanics at GW.
Approaching Equity like an Engineer
February 28, 2023
Consultant, CEO and "equity warrior" Tenisha "Ava" Williams, B.S. '13, discussed her multidisciplinary approach to building a better world at GW Engineering's Frank Howard Lecture.
Advancing AI through Hippocampus-inspired Dynamic Network Investigations
February 28, 2023
Dr. Gina Adam, assistant professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the George Washington University, has received the 2023 Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Young Investigator Program (YIP) Award.
Black History Month
February 28, 2023
During the month of February, we have honored, commemorated, and celebrated the achievements that Black Americans have made to improve the lives of people around the world.
Creating Trustworthy AI Systems to Ensure Equity in the Real World
February 23, 2023
Through the DTAIS program, GW Engineering will play a leading role in developing the next generation of AI algorithms and systems and how those systems can be best integrated within society.
Professor Tianshu Li's New Research Grant: Energy Frontier Research Center
February 23, 2023
Prof. Li’s recent discovery of short-range chemical order in silicon-germaniumtin (Si-Ge-Sn) semiconductor alloys directly initiates a $10.35 million Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) funded by the Department of Energy.
Reproducibility and Open Science
February 23, 2023
A movement for open science & reproducibility has been growing across fields of research. MAE Professor Lorena Barba is a member of the NASEM Reproducibility and Replicability in Science study committee who noted areas of improvement on this topic.
Combating Wildfires in the Arctic: An Energy Resilience Approach
February 23, 2023
ECE Assistant Professor Payman Dehghanian and his team were awarded a $2.82M NSF contract for the project, “Foundations for Improving Resilience in the Energy Sector against Wildfires on Alaskan Lands (FIREWALL).”
Using Light and Human Stem-Cell Derived Heart Cells to Advance Personalized Medicine
February 23, 2023
Professor Emilia Entcheva’s laboratory, the Cardiac Optogenetics & Optical Imaging Laboratory, works to aid the advancement of personalized medicine.
From Good Intentions, to Impact and Action
February 23, 2023
Hear from this year's Frank Howard Distinguished Lecture speaker, Tenisha "Ava" Williams, talk about her GW story and professional goals.
Nanomaterial Boosts Potency of Coronavirus Disinfectants
Enhanced disinfectant is two-to-four times more effective in neutralizing pathogen threat
February 22, 2023
A research team led by the George Washington University has engineered a new nanomaterial that can boost the potency of common disinfectants.
'That Fueled Me'
February 21, 2023
Chris Harvell, B.S. '98, reflects on how a GW scholarship set him on a path of entrepreneurship and advocacy.
Professor Shuai Recognized by AAEES 40 Under 40
February 17, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Danmeng Shuai on being selected for The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists’ (AAEES) 40 Under 40 Recognition Program!
Professor Dehghanian on Risks to Nation's Grid
February 15, 2023
Dr. Payman Dehghanian was quoted in a recent article by The Hill about how the role of tree-trimming in Austin ice outages highlights risks to the nation’s grid.
GW Professors Abroad: Dr. Ken Chong Visits KAUST in Saudi Arabia
February 14, 2023
Dr. Ken Chong visited King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia for five days in early December 2022.
In NYT Article Dr. Broniatowski Adds to Conversation About Bad Digital Ads
February 13, 2023
Dr. David Broniatwoski was recently featured in an article by the New York Times, “Why Are You Seeing So Many Bad Digital Ads Now?”, which focuses on the "junk-ad epidemic."
Kaisler Addresses Major Issues in Big Data and Analytics at HICSS-56
February 8, 2023
Dr. Stephen Kaisler presented his paper, "Big Data and Analytics: Issues and Challenges for the Past and Next 10 Years," at the 56th Hawai’i International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS-56).
Zara and Wortham led workshop at KEEN National Conference
February 6, 2023
Dr. Jason Zara and Dr. Erica Wortham led a workshop at KNC 2023 focused on the entrepreneurial mindset in co-curricular contexts and "putting our whole selves into it."
Dr. Broniatoski is Awarded NIST Grant for Study on AI Systems
February 3, 2023
Dr. David Broniatowski and his team are developing novel measures for interpretability and explainability of AI systems that are designed to make recommendations about antibiotic prescribing.
Using Microbubbles to Improve Ultrasound Images and Drug Therapy
February 1, 2023
SEAS Professor Kausik Sarkar aims to improve a popular diagnostic tool and targeted drug delivery with the help of two R01 grants from the National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Lorena Barba featured in Universidad Técnica Federico Santa Maria's "Vidas Sansanas en el Mundo"
February 1, 2023
Dr. Lorena Barba was featured in an episode of Universidad Técnica Federico Santa Maria's "Vidas Sansanas en el Mundo" which follows university alumni who have made their life and career abroad.
Cyber@GW: Cybersecurity & Privacy at GW Research and Education Day
February 1, 2023
On December 13th, SEAS hosted the inaugural Cybersecurity&Privacy@GW Research and Education Day - a day long, GW-wide workshop on cybersecurity and privacy research, eduaction, and policy.
January’s Local Hero: Sandra Little
January 30, 2023
Each month we will highlight one of the members of the admin team in our Local Hero editorial feature. Take the time to meet the people who are at the foundation of our school.
Go Forth and Create Limitless Futures
January 26, 2023
The "City of the Future" conference was held from January 24-26 to bring together prominent voices in cities, utilities, business, and activism to discuss what cities of the future should be and look like.
Dr. Broniatowski Works to Increase Vaccination Rates in New Study
January 25, 2023
Dr. David Broniatowski contributed to the study, "Economic risk framing increases intention to vaccinate among Republican COVID-19 vaccine refusers" alongside fellow researcher Wei Zhong.
Student Employment Opportunity!
January 23, 2023
GW Engineering's Communication and Marketing team seeks a creative student to support website management and communication projects.
"Convergence" of Engineering and Society
January 18, 2023
The January Distinguished Lecture "Principles of Convergence in Nature and Society" given by Mike Roco embodied GW Engineerings's "Engineering and.." brand.
MLK National Day of Service
January 13, 2023
As we commemorate the remarkable life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. we are reminded why being connected to and engaged with our community is critical to the advancement of our school.
Professor Timothy Wood Named New Interim Computer Science Chair
January 12, 2023
As of January 1, Professor Wood stepped into this position to bridge the gap between Professor Robert Pless and the new Computer Science Department Chair.
Dr. Korman Steps Into New Role at IEEE
January 12, 2023
Congrats to Prof. Can Korman on being selected as Associate Editor for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ Transactions on Magnetics Journal!
GW to Advance Next Generation Chip Technologies as Part of $32.7M Center
January 6, 2023
Volker Sorger will lead one of four themes within the new center focused on ultra-dense heterogeneous interconnect and assembly.
Penn State leads semiconductor packaging, heterogeneous integration center
January 6, 2023
This new center is focused on improving the performance, efficiency, and capabilities of electronic systems for emerging commercial and defense applications.
Innovative Student Groups Pitch Startup Ideas at GW Competition
December 14, 2022
SEAS’ Lingchen Kong and Professor Xitong Liu won the Tech Venture Track competition in this year’s Pitch George competition!
C-BIG Could Make a BIG Impact at SEAS
December 12, 2022
Carles Corbella, a researcher from the GW Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, has been working on a new research line
To boost solar, the US should use more carrots and fewer sticks
November 11, 2022
Prof. John Helveston recently published an op-ed in The Hill
GW Engineering Faculty Excellence Awards
October 19, 2022
2022 GW Engineering Faculty Excellence Awards
ECE’s David Nagel Takes Part in Two Major Energy Meetings
October 10, 2022
Dr. Hurriyet Ok awarded the Create with VR grant from Unity and Meta Immersive Learning
September 19, 2022
Dr. Hurriyet Ok awarded the Create with VR grant from Unity and Meta Immersive Learning
Professor Michael Keidar Published in Science Advances
September 19, 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Keidar, professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, as well as their team for having their article “Demonstration of electric micropropulsion multimodality” published in Science Advances.
Professor Payman Dehghanian awarded a major NSF contract
September 8, 2022
Professor Payman Dehghanian awarded a major NSF contract
Prof. Suresh Subramaniam receives NSF grant
August 23, 2022
In AI We Trust: Q&A with Prof. Zoe Szajnfarber
August 22, 2022
Prof. Deason quoted in Bloomberg Law
August 19, 2022
Prof. Sorger TV interview on $280B Chips bill
August 3, 2022
What Would A Sentient, Conscious Robot Mean For Humans?
June 22, 2022
Summer Boot Camp Seeks to Kickstart New Research on ‘Trustworthy’ Artificial Intelligence
June 21, 2022
Read the full article on GW Today.
SEAS Alumni in Focus: Anirudh Kulkarni, BS ’86, MS ’88
June 13, 2022
Student Research Shines at SEAS R&D Showcase
April 26, 2022
Professor Lorena Barba Honored by Alma Mater
March 21, 2022
GW Alumnus Andre Douglas Named NASA Astronaut Candidate
December 9, 2021
Join us for the 2021 KU-GW Research Symposium
November 3, 2021
Dr. Efimov co-develops dissolvable pacemaker
July 20, 2021
Getting to Know Katie Goldrick ‘21
May 12, 2021
Getting to Know Richard Sear ‘21
April 28, 2021
Welcome, SEAS incoming undergraduates
April 28, 2021
Getting to Know Sarah Morin ‘21
April 23, 2021
Getting to Know Gregory Drake ‘21
April 9, 2021
Getting to Know Michael Degaga ‘21
April 9, 2021
Getting to Know Donivyn Cruz ‘21
April 9, 2021
SEAS to launch new Gateway to Computer Science programs
March 31, 2021
Update on Planning for Fall 2021
March 12, 2021
CVP Speaker Series @ GW: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM
February 24, 2021
US News ranks SEAS online graduate programs #14 nationally
February 9, 2021
2021 SEAS Graduation Information
February 5, 2021
Dr. Keidar elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
December 8, 2020
Christopher Wiernicki delivers 2020 Frank Howard Lecture
November 24, 2020
Engineering and Internships: Justina Pruski
November 13, 2020
Getting to Know Shubham Gupta '20
November 10, 2020
Getting to Know Allegra Farrar ‘20
November 8, 2020
Dr. Efimov develops new tools to advance cardiac surgery and therapy
September 16, 2020
Getting to Know Gabriela Herrera ‘20
September 3, 2020
Getting to Know Khala Antoine ‘20
September 3, 2020
Re: Important Fall Update: Adjusting GW’s On-Campus Plans
August 27, 2020
Getting to Know Glen Warren ‘20
August 21, 2020
Professor Shittu Expands High Schoolers’ STEM Knowledge
August 19, 2020
Getting to Know Monica Kavathekar ‘20
August 7, 2020
Getting to Know Delaney Foster ‘20
July 8, 2020
Getting to Know Samantha Brick ‘20
June 18, 2020
#GWInSolidarity Events
June 8, 2020
Getting to Know Mercedes Suazo, '20
June 5, 2020
Getting to Know Patrick Cody, '20
May 29, 2020
heavy hearts and concrete actions
May 28, 2020
Getting to Know Caitlin Carfano ‘20
May 22, 2020
Getting to Know Steven Brunetto, '20
May 11, 2020
Dr. Kay and Team Receive Four-Year NIH Grant
May 11, 2020
Help develop a COVID-19 response website
March 20, 2020
The Future of SEAS: A message from Dean John Lach
January 29, 2020
The view from above: SEAS Rocket Team preps for competition
December 5, 2019
The Power of an Idea
November 14, 2019
GW Engineering alumnae featured in WSJ Tech Live conference coverage
October 28, 2019
SEAS inducts four to Hall of Fame, salutes former dean David Dolling
October 13, 2019
Strokes of genius
September 26, 2019
The future of data processing
September 25, 2019
Dean Lach sees “tremendous opportunities” for SEAS
September 3, 2019
Dr. Dehghanian wins Tier 1, Silver award in DOE competition
August 29, 2019
SEAS looks back at NASA’s Apollo program
August 1, 2019
GW Rocket Team excels at Spaceport America Cup
June 24, 2019
SEAS welcomes our incoming freshmen
May 30, 2019
SEAS 2019 graduation ceremonies
May 30, 2019
SEAS launches Center for Women in Engineering
April 29, 2019
SEAS research highlighted at eMerge Americas conference
April 17, 2019
Vint Cerf addresses the future of the Internet at GW
March 25, 2019
New Faculty Fall 2018
June 6, 2018
2018 SEAS Graduation Information
May 10, 2018
Studying Asthma
May 6, 2018
The Arc of an Idea
May 5, 2018
Keeping Information Flowing
May 4, 2018
Keeping the Lights On
May 3, 2018
An Ounce of Prevention
May 2, 2018
An Engineer’s Friend
May 1, 2018
Toward a Low-Carbon Future with Automotive Fuel Cells
October 20, 2017
Dr. Hemley awarded $555K to direct DOE Center of Excellence
September 4, 2017
Dr. Anne-Laure Papa joins SEAS
August 28, 2017
Doctoral candidate Aleks Klimas wins international biophotonics prize
June 22, 2017
Biomedical engineering doctoral candidate Aleks Klimas has won first prize at the 8th International Biophotonics Graduate Summer School.
June 12-25, 2017
June 12, 2017
Shedding Light on the Matter
May 6, 2017
The Promise of Photo-Catalysts
May 5, 2017
Extreme Imaging
May 4, 2017
Working Remotely
May 3, 2017
Better Decision Making
May 2, 2017
At the Crossroads of Science
May 1, 2017
Waste Not, Want Not
January 11, 2016
The Art of Computing
January 10, 2016
A Fresh Perspective
January 9, 2016
A Systems Approach
January 8, 2016
Manifold Tasks
January 7, 2016
No Small Task
January 6, 2016
Get Smart
January 5, 2016
So Much Potential
January 4, 2016
Making Predictions
January 3, 2016
The Bridge
January 2, 2016
A Quick Start
January 1, 2016