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GW Engineering Alumnus Chris Wiernicki Ranked Among Shipping Industry’s Top Leaders for 2024

December 2, 2024

GW Engineering alumnus Chris Wiernicki ranks 68th in Lloyd's List 2024 Top 100, recognized for his contributions to decarbonizing the US shipping industry.

GW Engineering Celebrating 140 Years: 1884-2024

140 Years of Excellence in Engineering Education and Revolutionary Research

November 26, 2024

Celebrating 140 years, GW Engineering honors its legacy of innovation in scientific education, research, and discovery, advancing technology and addressing global challenges.

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Professor Grady Leads GW in Global Climate Talks

November 22, 2024

EMSE Professor Caitlin Grady is leading GW's delegation to COP29, where climate advocates from across the globe will develop plans to tackle climate change.

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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)