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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.
Sofiia Khugaeva Awarded GW Community Impact Award
April 9, 2026
BME senior Sofiia Khugaeva was recently honored with one of GW's first-ever Community Impact Awards at the OneGW Community Summit.
Meet GW Engineering Alumnus Dr. Ave Kludze Jr.
April 8, 2026
Prolific inventor and GW Engineering alumnus Dr. Ave Kludze Jr. made history as the first Ghanian and African to command and control a NASA spacecraft in orbit.
Investigating EV Owners’ Willingness to Participate in Smart Charging Programs
April 6, 2026
EMSE Professor John Helveston and PhD student Pingfan Hu used a survey-based approach to measure EV owners’ willingness to participate in smart-charging programs.
Advancing Plasma Engineering Applications
April 5, 2026
A trio of new studies from MAE Professor Michael Keidar highlights the various applications of plasma engineering, spanning aerospace and biomedical innovations.