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Sean Walsh being presented his award by Nicolas Perennino

GW’s Theta Tau Chapter Shines with Alumni Honored at 2025 Convention

September 4, 2025

At Theta Tau's 2025 National Convention, alumnus Sean Walsh was inducted into the fraternity’s Alumni Hall of Fame and presented his award by current student Nicholas Pennino.

Weidong Cao

GW Engineering’s Role in Tackling Semiconductor Design Challenges with AI

September 3, 2025

ECE Professor Weidong Cao is advancing U.S. competitiveness in the semiconductor industry through his collaboration on a project leveraging AI and ML to optimize RFIC design methods.

Alexandra Mandewo seeing a patient

Global Perspectives on Patient Care

Mandewo Participates in Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program

September 2, 2025

At the intersection of engineering and medicine, Alexandra Mandewo spent two weeks shadowing healthcare professionals in Milan and experiencing Italian culture through Doctors in Italy.

Dr. Kausik Sarkar

Why Pickleball is Noisy: Professor Sarkar Weighs In

August 30, 2025

In Yahoo! News, MAE Professor Kausik Sarkar explains the science behind pickleball’s sharp, mid-frequency sound compared to tennis’s lower thud.

(L) Dr. Tao Ye and (R) Dr. Mengyang Zhang

Integrating Research and Education: CEE Alumni Advance in Academia

August 28, 2025

This Fall, Menyang Zhang joined the University of Cincinnati, and Tao Ye, who recently received an NSF CAREER Award, began at Stevens Institute of Technology, each as a tenure-track assistant professor.

Dhairya Shah and Anket Patil presenting at UN Techover

Innovating for Impact: GW Engineering Students Win Big at UN Hackathon

August 27, 2025

Dhairya Shah and Anket Patil, computer science graduate students, joined over 200 technologists and innovators at UN Technover, taking home best overall in the event's "Ahead of the Storm" Hackathon.

A student pulling weeds

GW Engineering Students Give Back on Welcome Day of Service

August 25, 2025

GW Engineering students joined 2,200 volunteers from across the GW community at 62 sites across D.C. for GW’s Welcome Day of Service, giving back to the community in meaningful ways.

Isaac Bilsel

Enhancing AI through Hardware Innovation

Isaac Bilsel Receives ARCS MWC Scholar Award

August 21, 2025

First-year Ph.D. student Isaac Bilsel begins his doctoral studies with support from a Scholar Award from the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Metro Washington Chapter.

Students dressed in traditional clothing

Power and Energy Student Organization Earns International Recognition

August 20, 2025

GW’s IEEE PES-IAS Joint Student Branch Chapter's efforts were recognized internationally, receiving a 2025 “Outstanding Joint IAS SB Chapter Award” at the IEEE IAS Annual Meeting in Taiwan.

Aidan Schurr with classmates at GW Engineering's table

Coordinated by Schurr, GW Engineering’s AI Research Takes the National Stage

August 18, 2025

Determined to showcase GW Engineering's impact-directed research, rising junior Aidan Schurr coordinated the school’s booth at the 2025 SCSP AI + EXPO in Washington, D.C.

Woman writing at a desk with a computer

How Alumna Nokwanda Shabalala Transitioned from Electrical Engineering to Sales Leadership

August 14, 2025

In a Q&A, Nokwanda Shabalala, a GW Engineering alumna, shares her journey from electrical engineering to sales leadership, highlighting transferable skills and inspiration.

Researcher analyzing AI data

Alumnus Charles Camarda Joins Cyber A.I. Group as Strategic Innovation Advisor

August 14, 2025

GW Engineering alumnus and NASA astronaut Charles J. Camarda has joined CyberAI as its Strategic Innovation Advisor, bringing experience in high-stakes engineering and breakthrough methodologies.