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Unprecedented Participation and New Tracks Enhance George Hacks Annual Hackathon

March 11, 2025

George Hacks’ annual hackathon saw record participation, new tracks focused on UN Sustainable Development Goals, and increased collaboration, showcasing innovation and problem-solving.

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Alumnus Akash Dhruv Featured in Argonne’s Scientific Computing Spotlight

March 6, 2025

GW Engineering alumnus Akash Dhruv was featured in Argonne National Laboratory’s spotlight on former Givens Associates shaping the future of scientific computing.

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How Calcium Levels Influence Platelet Function and Cancer Progression

March 5, 2025

A research team led by BME Prof. Anne-Laure Papa studied how calcium levels impact platelet function, platelet-cancer cell interaction, and cancer cell invasion, revealing key insights.

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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)