News

Stock image of the use of AI in drug discovery

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.

Tian Qiu presenting his abstract

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 Alumni standing in front of an autonomous car

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.

Researcher analyzing AI data

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.

Andre Douglas

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.

Ahmadi and teammates presenting their sign language text converter

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.

Department Chair Michael Plesniak presents Maneesha his award

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.

May 2026 Newsletter

June 1, 2026

May 2026 Newsletter

Sonse Ransibrahmanakul

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.

Electric Yacht at GW Team picture

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!

Microscope graphic

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

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.