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John Helveston Highlights Opportunities Amid Chinese Car Ban Debates
April 29, 2026
In the South China Morning Post, EMSE Prof. John Helveston discussed the letter signed by over 70 Democrats, urging against backing down on allowing Chinese automakers in the US market.
Illinois Tech Honors Michael Plesniak with Distinguished Alumni Award
April 28, 2026
MAE Professor and Department Chair Michael Plesniak received the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award from Illinois Tech, where he lectured on vortex dynamics and human speech pathologies.
Dear Curls Wins Top Prize in 2026 GW New Venture Competition
April 28, 2026
GW Engineering student Judy Marouf and her teammate won first place in GW’s 2026 New Venture Competition for Dear Curls, an AI-powered hair care app.
Designing for Impact: GW Engineering Shows off Student Research
April 27, 2026
Across the Science & Engineering Hall on April 24, 112 innovative projects were exhibited at GW Engineering’s 2026 Research & Development and Senior Design Showcase.
PhD Student Launches AI-Enabled Laundry Startup, Washera
April 23, 2026
GW Engineering PhD student Ali Alawad launched Washera, an AI-enabled laundry startup featured in FFX Now for its innovative automated locker and cloud-based platform.
Marc-Andre Berthin Named GW Engineering's 2026 Distinguished Scholar
April 23, 2026
At the annual Academic Honors Ceremony, GW Engineering announced that mechanical engineering major Marc-Andre Berthin was selected as our school's 2026 Distinguished Scholar!
April’s Local Hero: Sydney Smith
April 22, 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 April’s Local Hero, Sydney Smith!
Advancing Excellence in Engineering Education and Research
Shahram Sarkani Appointed L. Stanley Crane Professor of Engineering
April 20, 2026
For four decades, Sarkani has had a transformative impact on engineering education and research at GW–exemplifying the vision and enduring legacy of the Crane Professorship.
GW Engineering Community Shines on GW Giving Day 2026
April 16, 2026
On April 7th and 8th, GW celebrated Giving Day 2026, and the GW Engineering community came together to champion the school and help write its next chapter.
Energy Innovation and Arctic Collaboration Explored at GW Seminar
April 13, 2026
CEE Professor Xitong Liu recently attended a GW-hosted seminar that brought together leaders in diplomacy, policy, research, and innovation from the United States and Finland.
Navigating Energy Competition in Emerging Markets
April 10, 2026
In an issue brief for the Atlantic Council, alumnus Steven Burns examines the challenges the U.S. faces in competing with China for influence in developing-country energy markets.