As we mark 25 years into the 21st century, the world is rapidly changing, but the GW Engineering community remains dedicated to positively impacting the future. This commitment aligns perfectly with the 2025 Engineers Week theme, “Design Your Future.” From February 18th to March 2nd, GW Engineering is joining this national celebration to support students’ career growth, strengthen our community bonds, and honor the innovations shaping how we live, work, and connect being created within the walls of the Science and Engineering Hall.
The We Love Engineering event kicks off this year’s celebration with a cupcake social, a GW Engineering selfie wall, and exclusive swag giveaways, bringing students, faculty, and staff together to connect and share their passion for the field. The festivities continue with events like a Movie Night hosted by Theta Tau and Late Night SEH, where students unwind with karaoke, snacks, and fun games. Additionally, the Marketing and Communications Team will host booths for the Black History Month Celebration, highlighting the achievements of black engineers and celebrating GW Engineering’s diverse community.
Most programming during these two weeks was organized by student organizations, highlighting GW Engineering students’ commitment to dreaming boldly and innovating relentlessly. They’re supporting one another’s professional development through events like INCOSE’s Resume Workshop, a Professional Development and Alumni Panel, and NSBE’s Engineering a Path to Greatness. Simultaneously, they’re showcasing their ingenuity through competitions such as the George Hacks Innovation Hackathon, The Big Bang Hackathon, the ASME Egg Drop, and the Marshmallow Build Competition.
As we celebrate Engineers Week, it’s vital to recognize the remarkable contributions of GW Engineering faculty, who are leading the way in addressing some of our most pressing global challenges. Punit Prakash exemplifies this spirit of innovation in biomedical engineering, developing technologies for image-guided thermal ablation. With his installation as the Alisann and Terry Collins Professor of Biomedical Engineering on February 19th, his work will further enhance GW Engineering’s ability to impact healthcare, inspiring the next generation to continue driving positive change in society.