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Testing pendulum shear wall concept at GW High Bay Structural Laboratory

Damage Free Structural System to Resist Large Magnitude Natural Hazards

February 13, 2024

Professor Silva is leading a collaborative research project funded by the National Science Foundation to develop an innovative construction concept that can result in systems performing damage free despite extreme hazards.

Prof. Zara's quad sheet explaining his research both in and out of the lab

A Tale of Two Topics: Innovating Medical Imaging and Broadening Access to Research

February 9, 2024

Professor Jason Zara exemplifies the diverse research interests of GW Engineering faculty through his two vastly different research thrusts, innovating medical imaging and broadening access to undergraduate research.

Dr. David Broniatwoski

Introducing Meta's New AI Labels: Insights from Professor Broniatowski

February 7, 2024

Reporters at The Washington Post interviewed AI experts, such as EMSE professor David Broniatowski, to comment on Meta's new labeling system for AI-generated content.

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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)