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March’s Local Hero: Dawn Ginnetti

March 13, 2025

Each month we highlight one of the members of the GW Engineering staff in our Local Hero editorial feature. Take the time to meet March’s Local Hero, Dawn Ginnetti!

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Can AI Teach Empathy? Dr. Anmol Agarwal Weighs In

March 12, 2025

GW Engineering Online alumna Anmol Agarwal spoke to The Financial Brand on how AI can detect emotions to enhance customer interactions, while warning that overuse may make responses feel impersonal.

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Unprecedented Participation and New Tracks Enhance George Hacks Annual Hackathon

March 11, 2025

George Hacks’ annual hackathon saw record participation, new tracks focused on UN Sustainable Development Goals, and increased collaboration, showcasing innovation and problem-solving.

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Public Sector Tech Leader Matthew Graviss Joins Atlassian as CTO

March 11, 2025

Homeland Security Today shared that GW Engineering and EMSE alumnus Matthew Graviss joined Atlassian as Public Sector CTO, bringing extensive experience in tech leadership.

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Tariffs Hit Tesla’s Rivals Harder, Raising Concerns

March 10, 2025

A New York Times article explores how tariffs may disproportionately impact other auto manufacturers compared to Tesla, with a comment from Professor John Helveston.

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Elevating Sustainable Computing: Professor Louri Named Editor-in-Chief of IEEE TSUSC

March 7, 2025

ECE Professor Ahmed Louri is leading the global conversation on sustainable computing as the newly-appointed Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing.

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Alumnus Akash Dhruv Featured in Argonne’s Scientific Computing Spotlight

March 6, 2025

GW Engineering alumnus Akash Dhruv was featured in Argonne National Laboratory’s spotlight on former Givens Associates shaping the future of scientific computing.

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Alumna Megan Fillinich Joins General Dynamics Mission Systems as VP of Engineering

March 6, 2025

Megan Fillinich, a GW Engineering alumna, has been named VP of Engineering at General Dynamics Mission Systems, bringing extensive leadership experience.

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How Calcium Levels Influence Platelet Function and Cancer Progression

March 5, 2025

A research team led by BME Prof. Anne-Laure Papa studied how calcium levels impact platelet function, platelet-cancer cell interaction, and cancer cell invasion, revealing key insights.

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Professor Lu Develops Ground-Breaking Heart-Mapping Technology

March 4, 2025

Prof. Luyao Lu developed new heart-mapping technology for multiparametric, in vivo heart monitoring, marking a major leap forward in understanding heart diseases and testing treatments.