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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!

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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.

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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.

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ADA University, GW Engineering Deepen Partnership During Visit

May 26, 2026

Delegates from ADA University recently traveled to GW to deepen their strategic partnership through a new agreement on the two universities’ dual-degree master’s programs.

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Alumnus Robert J. Makheja’s Journey of Engineering and…

May 25, 2026

The American Bazaar spotlighted alumnus Robert J. Makheja’s career journey, reflecting an uncommon blend of engineering, legal, and business expertise.

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Leading the Fight Against Viral Threats Through Environmental Engineering

May 21, 2026

On May 7, CEE Prof. Danmeng Shuai was honored by the Washington Academy of Sciences, receiving its Excellence in Research Award and being selected as an Academy Fellow.

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Celebrating GW Engineering 2026 Graduates Prepared for a Changing World

May 21, 2026

At the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony and Graduation Celebration, the Class of 2026 was reminded how they’re uniquely prepared to navigate global complexity as engineers and computer scientists.

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Faculty Awards Highlight GW Engineering’s Commitment to Societal Impact

May 20, 2026

Three GW Engineering faculty members collected awards at GW’s 2026 Faculty Honors Ceremony and the Technology Commercialization Office’s Innovation Competition.

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May’s Local Hero: Aidan Furlong

May 19, 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 May’s Local Hero, Aidan Furlong!

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GW Engineering Researchers Evaluate Formula 1 Progress Toward Net Zero

May 19, 2026

GW Engineering’s Caitlin Grady and Sachi Nandurkar published an op-ed in The Conversation exploring why the hardest part of Formula 1 reaching net zero isn’t engineering.

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MSN Celebrates GW Engineering Alumni Anthony Thuo and Collins Munyendo

May 18, 2026

MSN spotlighted recent GW Engineering graduates Anthony Thuo and Collins Munyendo, celebrating their academic achievements and rising global leadership in tech.

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Undergraduates Celebrate Academic Achievements and Professional Commitment

May 15, 2026

On May 13, graduates celebrated their accomplishments and pledged to be responsible members of the engineering and computing professions as they begin their careers.