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The George Washington University announces new GW Trustworthy AI Initiative.

 

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GW TAI is leading the way in trustworthy AI in systems and for society.

 

 

 

Research Assistant Professor Yasemin Acar

Furthering the Discussion Around Ethics in Computer Security Through Philosophy

January 10, 2024

Through the paper, “Ethical Frameworks and Computer Security Trolley Problems: Foundations for Conversations," CS Research Assistant Professor Yasemin Acar provided philosophy-based considerations to the computer security research community on how to tackle ethical questions.

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Undercutting Public Transit? Exploring Preferences for Autonomous Vehicles

January 8, 2024

Autonomous vehicles continue to be developed and gradually deployed, but are people willing to use them over public transit? EMSE Assistant Professor John Helveston and Ph.D. candidate Leah Kaplan explored this question in a new study.

Computer Science undergraduate students posing in front of the GHC sign

Computer Science Students Forge Connections at Grace Hopper Celebration

January 5, 2024

Computer science undergraduate students attended the 2023 Grace Hopper Celebration where each woman was able to learn from leaders in the field about exciting topics in computing, find mentors, expand her professional network, and explore job opportunities.

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THE STATE OF

ENGINEERING for women

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)