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GW Engineering Announces Jason Zara as Interim Dean

June 26, 2025

Over 23 years, Dr. Jason Zara has held a series of progressively responsible leadership roles in the school and will step into the role of interim dean of GW Engineering on July 1.

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GW Engineering Alumna Co-Authors Article on GenAI Risks to Software Supply Chains

June 25, 2025

Alumna Elaine Ly co-authored an article published in Dark Reading on how generative AI can introduce vulnerabilities in software supply chains and calls for stronger AI transparency.

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GW Engineering Alumnus Peter Greiss Named COO and Partner at APM Defense

June 24, 2025

Peter Greiss, GW Engineering master’s graduate, has been appointed COO and partner at APM Defense, bringing deep experience in defense and business development.

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Alumna Aicha Evans Leads Zoox’s Push Toward Commercial Robotaxi Launch

June 18, 2025

Under CEO and GW Engineering alumna Aicha Evans, Zoox is accelerating robotaxi production at its new facility ahead of a commercial launch in Las Vegas later this year.

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GW Engineering Faculty Help Shape the Future of Global Food Aid

June 17, 2025

GW Engineering’s Caitlin Grady and Erica Gralla showcased research at the International Food Aid Showcase to improve international food aid amid tightening budgets.

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GW Engineers Use Anvil Supercomputer to Advance Research on Two-Phase Flows

June 16, 2025

GW Engineering researchers used Purdue’s Anvil supercomputer to simulate turbulent bubble formation, aiding advances in naval engineering, oceanography, and environmental science.

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Professor Helveston on Fallout Between Trump and Musk Impacting Tesla

June 6, 2025

EMSE Professor John Helveston discusses how the Trump–Musk fallout could hurt Tesla’s sales and strategic focus in Deseret News, Motor Biscuit, and Business Insider.

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Professor John Helveston Offers Insight on Critical Minerals, EV Policy in National Media

June 6, 2025

Professor John Helveston shares expert analysis on U.S. critical minerals and EV policy in recent articles from Reuters, NPR, and the podcast "Deeper Shade of Green."