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How William Chernicoff, Ph.D ‘14, is catalyzing a global ecosystem for mobility
January 20, 2026
Alumnus and adjunct professor William Chernicoff created and championed the Mobility Unlimited Hub, a startup ecosystem focused on accelerating the commercialization of assistive technology.
Holmes’ Nanochon Raises $4.1M to Begin First-in-Human Clinical Study
January 20, 2026
Nanochon, co-founded by alumnus Ben Holmes, has raised $4.1 million to support the first clinical trial of its 3D-printed implant, developed to support knee cartilage regeneration.
GW Engineering Serves as a Vital Link for Aspiring Cyber Researchers
January 12, 2026
GW Engineering hosted the 2025 SaTC Aspiring PI Workshop in December, giving over 65 early-career faculty critical insights into securing funding from NSF's SaTC 2.0 program for the first time.
Professor Tian Lan Joins Prestigious Ranks as IEEE Fellow
January 12, 2026
ECE Professor Tian Lan joins an elite group of IEEE members elevated to Fellow status for his "contributions to the theory of network optimization," effective January 1.
Master's Student Gloria Glaubman Joins ATS as First CTO
January 12, 2026
GW Engineering student Gloria Glaubman has been named the first CTO of Acclaim Technical Services, where she will lead the company's national security technology strategy.
Biomedical Engineering Student Co-founds New Interdisciplinary Science Magazine
January 9, 2026
Alongside Yair Ben-Dor, B.S. '25, BME undergraduate student Aidan Schurr co-founded The Catalyst, a new STEM magazine reframing the narrative for science students in D.C.
Environmental Engineering Students Win Top Awards for Innovative Startup LayerPure
January 8, 2026
CEE doctoral candidates Samarpan Deb Majumder and Zhaoyang Wang are reimagining water filtration with their award-winning, high-efficiency startup LayerPure.
Professor Robert Pless Named LAS Collaborator for Third Consecutive Year
January 2, 2026
The Laboratory for Analytic Sciences announced that Professor Robert Pless is a 2026 collaborator, continuing his partnership with the lab and advancing national security-related research.
Professor Lorena Barba Cited in New Op-Ed on AI in Higher Education
January 2, 2026
MAE Professor Lorena Barba's research on the use of AI in the classroom was cited in a Winnipeg Free Press op-ed regarding its negative impact on student comprehension.
A Closer Look at Alumnus Andre Douglas and the NASA Team Preparing for Takeoff
December 26, 2025
Alumnus Andre Douglas, Ph.D. ‘21, is featured as part of NASA’s Artemis II Closeout Crew, the specialized team responsible for preparing astronauts for takeoff.
Lloyd’s List Honors Alumnus Christopher Wiernicki with Two Major Awards
December 12, 2025
GW Alumnus Chris Wiernicki, M.S. '83, was honored by Lloyd's List with the International Personality of the Year award and a spot on their annual shipping industry ranking before his retirement.
Forbes Names Alumna Aicha Evans a ‘Woman to Watch’ in 2026
December 10, 2025
Alumna Aicha Evans is leading Zoox in the robotaxi revolution, expanding service across the U.S. following a successful 2025 launch in Las Vegas.