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Caught on Camera: Science You Can See and Art You Can Feel
Students experiment with techniques to visualize the flows of soups, sauces, mocktails, coffee, tea, caramelization and more–and display their creations
January 29, 2026
Last fall, 15 undergraduate and graduate students from across GW merged their scientific and artistic talents in the special topics class, “Food, Flow, and Photography."
Alumnus Vice Admiral Andrew Tiongson Appointed to Advisory Board of EX1
January 28, 2026
Alumnus Vice Admiral (Ret.) Andrew Tiongson joined the EX1 Board of Advisors, bringing decades of Coast Guard leadership to the company's AI and digital strategy.
Award-Winning GW Student Duo Connects Agentic AI and Public Policy
January 28, 2026
Shrey Patel and Ritu Patel co-developed Ecosense to help policymakers craft smarter, more inclusive policies at DevFest DC, where they won the Most Innovative Award and were invited to DC Startup & Tech Week.
Highlighting the Clinical Potential of Heart Brain Connections
January 27, 2026
In New Scientist, BME Professor Matthew Kay shares how new tools enable researchers to better understand the heart-brain connection, paving the way for innovative therapies for heart attack patients.
GW's Online Graduate Engineering Programs Rank High in U.S. News & World Report 2026
January 27, 2026
Alongside nursing and business, GW's online graduate engineering programs bettered their consistently high position in the U.S. News & World Report's latest list of "Best Online Programs."
GW Engineering's New AI Academy Helps Faculty Build AI Fluency
January 26, 2026
Professor Lorena A. Barba has launched the GW Engineering AI Academy to support faculty in developing AI capabilities that can be applied directly to their teaching and research.
Session 2 Recap: Persistent Knowledge and Context Management
January 24, 2026
Working with AI requires thinking in context. This means considering the full state available to an AI agent at a given time.
Alumnus Jason O’Connor Leads Intel Sector at Leidos
January 23, 2026
GW Engineering and Department of Computer Science alumnus Jason O’Connor has been appointed as president of Leidos’ intel sector.
Alumna Kate E. Koren Takes Deputy Director Role at CSIS Economics Program
January 22, 2026
Koren holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from GW Engineering and joins the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business as deputy director.
Improving Lives with Systems Engineering
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.
January’s Local Hero: Okan Dale
January 16, 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 January’s Local Hero, Okan Dale!