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GW Engineering Announces Jason Zara as Interim Dean

June 26, 2025

Over 23 years, Dr. Jason Zara has held a series of progressively responsible leadership roles in the school and will step into the role of interim dean of GW Engineering on July 1.

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GW Engineering Alumna Co-Authors Article on GenAI Risks to Software Supply Chains

June 25, 2025

Alumna Elaine Ly co-authored an article published in Dark Reading on how generative AI can introduce vulnerabilities in software supply chains and calls for stronger AI transparency.

Professors Caitlin Grady and Erica Gralla discussing with attendees.

GW Engineering Faculty Help Shape the Future of Global Food Aid

June 17, 2025

GW Engineering’s Caitlin Grady and Erica Gralla showcased research at the International Food Aid Showcase to improve international food aid amid tightening budgets.

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THE STATE OF

ENGINEERING for women

WiE

GW Engineering beats the national average for women pursuing engineering degrees. 

 

24.5%

National Average,
undergraduate women
in engineering
( source: ASEE 2020
Engineering By
The Numbers )

47%

Women in the GW Engineering
Undergraduate class 
of 2026
(source: GW Engineering)

28%

National Average, graduate women in engineering,
( source: ASEE 2020 Engineering By The Numbers)

34%

Women enrolled as GW Engineering On-Campus graduate students (source: GW Engineering Data)