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Caught on Camera: Science You Can See and Art You Can Feel

Students experiment with techniques to visualize the flows of soups, sauces, mocktails, coffee, tea, caramelization and more–and display their creations

January 29, 2026

Last fall, 15 undergraduate and graduate students from across GW merged their scientific and artistic talents in the special topics class, “Food, Flow, and Photography."

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Alumnus Vice Admiral Andrew Tiongson Appointed to Advisory Board of EX1

January 28, 2026

Alumnus Vice Admiral (Ret.) Andrew Tiongson joined the EX1 Board of Advisors, bringing decades of Coast Guard leadership to the company's AI and digital strategy.

Shrey Patel and Ritu Patel

Award-Winning GW Student Duo Connects Agentic AI and Public Policy

January 28, 2026

Shrey Patel and Ritu Patel co-developed Ecosense to help policymakers craft smarter, more inclusive policies at DevFest DC, where they won the Most Innovative Award and were invited to DC Startup & Tech Week.

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Highlighting the Clinical Potential of Heart Brain Connections

January 27, 2026

In New Scientist, BME Professor Matthew Kay shares how new tools enable researchers to better understand the heart-brain connection, paving the way for innovative therapies for heart attack patients.

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GW's Online Graduate Engineering Programs Rank High in U.S. News & World Report 2026

January 27, 2026

Alongside nursing and business, GW's online graduate engineering programs bettered their consistently high position in the U.S. News & World Report's latest list of "Best Online Programs."

Prof. Barba at the 2025 GW Open Source Conference (OSCON)

GW Engineering's New AI Academy Helps Faculty Build AI Fluency

January 26, 2026

Professor Lorena A. Barba has launched the GW Engineering AI Academy to support faculty in developing AI capabilities that can be applied directly to their teaching and research.

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Session 2 Recap: Persistent Knowledge and Context Management

January 24, 2026

Working with AI requires thinking in context. This means considering the full state available to an AI agent at a given time.

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Alumnus Jason O’Connor Leads Intel Sector at Leidos

January 23, 2026

GW Engineering and Department of Computer Science alumnus Jason O’Connor has been appointed as president of Leidos’ intel sector.

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Alumna Kate E. Koren Takes Deputy Director Role at CSIS Economics Program

January 22, 2026

Koren holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from GW Engineering and joins the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business as deputy director.

William Chernicoff

Improving Lives with Systems Engineering

How William Chernicoff, Ph.D ‘14, is catalyzing a global ecosystem for mobility

January 20, 2026

Alumnus and adjunct professor William Chernicoff created and championed the Mobility Unlimited Hub, a startup ecosystem focused on accelerating the commercialization of assistive technology.

CEO of Nanochon and GW alumnus Ben Holmes

Holmes’ Nanochon Raises $4.1M to Begin First-in-Human Clinical Study

January 20, 2026

Nanochon, co-founded by alumnus Ben Holmes, has raised $4.1 million to support the first clinical trial of its 3D-printed implant, developed to support knee cartilage regeneration.

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January’s Local Hero: Okan Dale

January 16, 2026

Each month, we highlight members of GW Engineering's administrative team, whose tireless work keeps our school moving forward. Take the time to meet January’s Local Hero, Okan Dale!