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Aicha Evans on Zoox's Robotaxi Vision: Featured in Fortune, Observer, and Bloomberg

July 29, 2024

Zoox CEO Aicha Evans, B.S. '96, featured in Bloomberg Technology, Fortune, and Observer, outlines Zoox's unique robotaxi vision, competitive edge, and future plans for commercialization.

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Study Reveals How Simplified Explanations Can Curb the Spread of Misinformation

July 25, 2024

New study led by EMSE Professor David Broniatowski explores how misinformation spreads online and shows presenting accurate information in a clear, simple format can help curb its spread.

Associate Professor Ekundayo Shittu and Connor Roberts

Opal HTM Receives Boost from GW's First $100,000 SBIR Matching Fund Grant

July 22, 2024

Opal HTM receives a boost for its healthcare technology addressing critical challenges in medical device management through GW's first $100,000 SBIR Matching Fund grant.

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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)