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Professor Tian Lan Plays Key Role in INFOCOM 2025

December 11, 2024

ECE professor Tian Lan invited researchers from around the globe to the Science & Engineering Hall for a technical program committee meeting and the inaugural INFOCOM Distinguished Lectures series.

Danmeng Shuai in his lab

Novel Antibacterial Packaging Enhances Food Safety

December 5, 2024

CEE Professor Danmeng Shuai contributed to research on developing new antibacterial packaging that addresses current limitations and helps prevent food spoilage and improve food safety.

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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.

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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)