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Transform Your Future at GW Engineering
February 27, 2026
From February 17 to 28, GW Engineering joined the National Engineers Week celebration with a slew of events designed to boost students’ professional development and strengthen our community.
New Research Aims to Curb Deception in AI Systems
February 26, 2026
Professor Shi Feng leads research on the role of human supervision in AI systems to ensure a future of trustworthy AI systems.
Alumnus Gregory Lewis to Lead Corporate Strategy at Black & Veatch
February 24, 2026
Lewis brings over two decades of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, and operational leadership to his new role as Chief Strategy Officer at Black & Veatch.
Emotion-Sensing Robot Dog Showcased by Biomedical Engineering Group at AAAS 2026
February 23, 2026
Professor Chung Hyuk Park, alongside graduate students Keuntae Kim and Zannate Malik, shared their four-legged companion trained to sense emotion with a general audience at AAAS.
Badie Discusses Critical Bridge Vulnerabilities and Funding Challenges in Politico
February 22, 2026
Professor Sameh Badie is featured in Politico explaining why funding gaps and technical hurdles are delaying safety upgrades for 12 at-risk bridges across the U.S.
Alumna Diane Leopold Joins CMS Energy Board, Expanding Leadership Across Five Directorships
February 20, 2026
GW Engineering alumna Diane Leopold was appointed to CMS Energy's board of directors, making it her fifth board position where she shares her expertise in electrical power utilities.
Clark Scholars Champion Community Fire Safety Through Service on MLK Day
February 19, 2026
As part of GW’s annual MLK Day of Service, nine Clark Scholars supported fire prevention in Southeast D.C. with DC Fire and EMS on January 19.
FCC Appoints Alumna Kimberly Baum as Vice Chair of Advisory Committee
February 18, 2026
Baum will serve as Vice Chair of the FCC's World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee, bringing extensive experience in the satellite industry focused on policy and engineering.
February’s Local Hero: London Faust
February 13, 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 February’s Local Hero, London Faust!
Alumnus Bill Jessup Named Chief Nuclear Officer at Natura Resources
February 9, 2026
In his new role, William “Bill” Jessup, M.S. '14, will aid Natura Resources in transitioning its nuclear reactor technology from development to deployment.
Computer Science Student Explores Structural Barriers to Health Equity
February 8, 2026
Malchiah Blamon, a senior computer science major, co-authored an article in MedPage Today that argues equity must be built into patient care and highlights how institutional structures hinder this.
Doctoral Student Stephanie Caporaletti to Chair Graduate Program at Johns Hopkins
February 5, 2026
Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory announced that GW Engineering student Stephanie Caporaletti will chair its online Engineering Management program.