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TRAILS AI Institute Announces Second Round of Seed Funding

September 10, 2024

Maryland Today announced that GW co-led TRAILS Institute has initiated a second round of seed funding, which will support five studies addressing the it’s core values.

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GW Engineering Graduate Student Among 2024-2025 Presidential Fellows

September 10, 2024

GW Today announced the three students who have been selected as the 2024-2025 Presidential Fellows, including GW Engineering graduate student Jack Hatcher!

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Professor Barba Unveils AI Mentor for Course-Level Support at GW Engineering

September 9, 2024

MAE Prof. Lorena A. Barba showcased an innovative AI mentor for course-level support, focusing on pedagogical design and cost-effectiveness for greater customization.

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Professor Helveston Challenges “Overcapacity” Concerns in China’s Automotive Industry in New Op-Ed

September 8, 2024

EMSE Prof. John Helveston’s op-ed in The Wire China argues that fears of overcapacity in China’s EV industry, which is driving tariffs, may be based on misconceptions.

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Christine Darden to Receive Congressional Gold Medal for Aeronautical Engineering Contributions

September 6, 2024

GW Engineering alumna Christine Darden, Ph.D. ‘83, will receive the Congressional Gold Medal for her contributions to aeronautical engineering and the U.S. space race.

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September 5, 2024

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GW Engineering Research Sheds Light on EV Depreciation in The Verge

September 1, 2024

The Verge detailed how various factors are causing electric vehicle sales to fluctuate, citing a study led by GW Engineering researchers to explain how depreciation plays into this.

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Aicha Evans on Leadership and the Challenges of Building a Tech Company

August 24, 2024

Media Avataar interviewed alumna Aicha Evans, B.S. 96, about her experience leading Zoox and advice she has for executives who find themselves in similar positions.

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GW Engineering's Class of 2024 Shares Must-Know Advice

August 22, 2024

GW Today featured valuable advice from various members of the Class of 2024, including insights from GW Engineering graduates Austin McCall, Taylor White, and Melanie Donjuan.

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Alumnus Andre Douglas Joins Fellow Astronauts in Iceland for Lunar Geology Training

August 22, 2024

The Canadian Space Agency covered the Artemis II crew’s recent trip to Iceland for lunar geology training, which included NASA backup and GW Engineering alumnus Andre Douglas, Ph.D. ‘21.