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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ideas Become Prototypes in GW’s Inaugural Model-Based Engineering Course
June 4, 2026
In the new Model-Based Engineering course, systems engineering undergraduates gained hands-on experience in modeling and sensor system development while incorporating AI/ML algorithms.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Recognized for Impact on MAE Students
June 3, 2026
Maneesha Wickramasuriya was selected for the MAE Department's 2026 Outstanding GTA Award for his exceptional dedication to teaching, student mentorship, and instructional support.
GW Serves: Computer Science Student Brings Experiential Learning to Local Classrooms
June 1, 2026
Rising sophomore Sonse Ransibrahmanakul coordinated workshops to make biology lessons more hands-on and spark a love of science in classrooms in the Washington, D.C. area.
From Concept to Competition: The Electric Yacht at GW Story
May 29, 2026
The newly-formed Electric Yacht at GW student design team faced numerous obstacles in competing at the 2026 Promoting Electric Propulsion Competition. Read their story marked resilience and determination below!
Finding Results and Purpose in a Biomedical Engineering Lab
May 28, 2026
James Messina and Maria Pozo joined GW Engineering's BME Department, unsure where it would lead them; now, they're pursuing PhDs while focusing on innovative cancer and heart research.
Tian Lan Honored with Fulbright Scholar Award
May 27, 2026
ECE Prof. Tian Lan will travel to Brazil this summer as a 2026-2027 Fulbright Scholar Awardee, where he will spend two two-month periods collaborating on a project to facilitate human-AI teaming.