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GW Rocket Team Soars and Builds on Success of 2026 Rocketry Competition
September 17, 2026
A team of 52 GW Engineering undergraduates designed and built a rocket that soared to 9,784 feet at the 2026 International Rocket Engineering Competition, and they are already preparing for next year.
Hesitancy Around Autonomous Vehicles Explored: Insights from GW Engineering Study
September 16, 2026
A study authored by John Helveston, Leah Kaplan, and Lola Nurullaeva of the EMSE Department was cited in Fortune to explore the impact of autonomous vehicles on the rideshare workforce.
September’s Local Hero: Dana Pratt
September 15, 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 September’s Local Hero, Dana Pratt!
GW PhD Fellows Apply AI to Real-World Problems
September 14, 2026
A group of 9 PhD fellows from 6 disciplines spent their summer applying trustworthy AI to address real-world problems and presented their work at a recent showcase.
Special Forces Veteran and GW PhD Student Develops Innovative Portable Technology for Detecting Traumatic Brain Injuries
September 11, 2026
The Catalyst Magazine highlighted biomedical engineering PhD student Kevin Horrigan for developing portable technology to detect traumatic brain injuries.
Systems Engineering PhD Alumni Step Into Top Executive Positions
September 10, 2026
Ronzelle Green and Debra Emmons were highlighted for their selection to prominent executive leadership positions at the U.S. Cyber Command and Aerospace, respectively.
Computer Science Alumna Hanan Aldarmaki Highlighted for AI Leadership
September 6, 2026
Big News Network spotlighted Dr. Hanan Aldarmaki as an Emirati woman shaping the future of artificial intelligence through scientific research and education.
Using AI to Strengthen Fiber-Optic Networks
September 3, 2026
ECE Prof. and GW Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs Suresh Subramaniam was recently awarded an NSF grant to develop an AI-integrated architecture for next-generation optical networks.
Alumnus Chris Wiernicki Among Spirit of GW Award Recipients
September 2, 2026
The Spirit of GW Awards recognizes GW alumni who have demonstrated leadership, dedication and service to their communities, while upholding the values of the university.
The Importance of Reading in the Age of AI
September 2, 2026
EMSE Prof. David Broniatowski was recently honored with the inaugural 2026-2027 Academic Fellowship of the Institute of Jewish Spirituality and Society.
SUPER Supports Groundbreaking Undergraduate Research
August 31, 2026
GW Engineering students Anya Spevacek and Will Carr spent their summer developing a medical device, with support from the Summer Undergraduate Program for Engineering Research (SUPER).
John Helveston Featured in The New York Times on Chinese Cars in U.S. Debate
August 31, 2026
In The New York Times, EMSE Professor John Helveston discussed the Chinese auto sector and technological standards surrounding Chinese-manufactured cars entering the U.S.