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GW Engineering Undergraduates Awarded Fellowships to Support Cutting-Edge Research

July 2, 2026

Abdelrahman Moharram and Toby Pike have been awarded the 2026-2027 Undergraduate Research Award to support their innovative, impactful work in the lab.

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John Helveston Comments on Chinese EV Expansion in Europe

July 1, 2026

In Rest of World, EMSE Prof. John Helveston discusses the impact of Chinese EV makers moving into idle auto factories in Europe on the competitiveness of Western automakers.

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GW Engineering Alumna Joins CGI Federal as Senior Vice President

June 30, 2026

With a master's from GW Engineering and over two decades of consulting and business development experience, Hersey began her role as SVP of defense, intelligence, and space on June 15.

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Nurturing a Lifelong GW Engineering Community in the Summer Sun

June 29, 2026

GW Engineering alumni and current graduate students gathered at the school’s inaugural summer picnic, making connections and strengthening our network of Revolutionaries.

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GW Expert Discusses How Long Can Trapped Earthquake Victims Survive

June 29, 2026

EMSE Associate Professor Joseph Barbera discusses the survival odds of trapped victims in an article by The Washington Post following Venezuela’s recent powerful earthquakes.

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Showcasing GW Student Innovation Across Regional Engineering Competitions

June 29, 2026

Seniors in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering showcased their technical mastery, collaborative spirit, and commitment to real-world impact.

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Effects of Dismantling USAID: GW’s Caitlin Grady Explains

June 26, 2026

GW Engineering’s Caitlin Grady appeared on Food Tank’s podcast to discuss how dismantling USAID has spiked global hunger and eroded trust with local partners.

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GW Uses AI to Accelerate Drug Discovery

June 26, 2026

ECE Professor Ahmed Louri was recently awarded a $1 million grant to support his work using AI and computer architecture to accelerate and improve the efficiency of drug discovery.

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Biomedical Engineering Lab Showcases Novel Research at Annual MRI Meeting

June 25, 2026

In Prof. Junghun Cho's lab, students are enhancing MRI techniques to better understand the human brain. Liukailai Ding and Tian Qiu received Summa Cum Laude awards at the world’s largest MRI meeting.

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GW Engineering Alumna Aicha Evans Inducted Into AAAA Hall of Fame

June 23, 2026

GW Engineering alumna and Zoox CEO Aicha Evans was inducted into the African American Automotive Association Hall of Fame for her autonomous vehicle leadership.

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Building Trust in Agentic AI: Navigating the Trust Gap

June 18, 2026

An op-ed in Tech Policy Press examines public mistrust of agentic AI, referencing EMSE Prof. David Broniatowski's four views of trust to explore ways to foster confidence.

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GW Engineering Alumnus Andre Douglas Selected for Artemis III Mission

June 9, 2026

Douglas began his astronaut training in 2021 after receiving his PhD in systems engineering from GW Engineering, and served as a backup crew member on the recent Artemis II test flight.