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Alumna Kate E. Koren Takes Deputy Director Role at CSIS Economics Program
January 22, 2026
Koren holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from GW Engineering and joins the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business as deputy director.
Improving Lives with Systems Engineering
How William Chernicoff, Ph.D ‘14, is catalyzing a global ecosystem for mobility
January 20, 2026
Alumnus and adjunct professor William Chernicoff created and championed the Mobility Unlimited Hub, a startup ecosystem focused on accelerating the commercialization of assistive technology.
Holmes’ Nanochon Raises $4.1M to Begin First-in-Human Clinical Study
January 20, 2026
Nanochon, co-founded by alumnus Ben Holmes, has raised $4.1 million to support the first clinical trial of its 3D-printed implant, developed to support knee cartilage regeneration.
January’s Local Hero: Okan Dale
January 16, 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 January’s Local Hero, Okan Dale!
GW Engineering Serves as a Vital Link for Aspiring Cyber Researchers
January 12, 2026
GW Engineering hosted the 2025 SaTC Aspiring PI Workshop in December, giving over 65 early-career faculty critical insights into securing funding from NSF's SaTC 2.0 program for the first time.
Professor Tian Lan Joins Prestigious Ranks as IEEE Fellow
January 12, 2026
ECE Professor Tian Lan joins an elite group of IEEE members elevated to Fellow status for his "contributions to the theory of network optimization," effective January 1.
Master's Student Gloria Glaubman Joins ATS as First CTO
January 12, 2026
GW Engineering student Gloria Glaubman has been named the first CTO of Acclaim Technical Services, where she will lead the company's national security technology strategy.
Biomedical Engineering Student Co-founds New Interdisciplinary Science Magazine
January 9, 2026
Alongside Yair Ben-Dor, B.S. '25, BME undergraduate student Aidan Schurr co-founded The Catalyst, a new STEM magazine reframing the narrative for science students in D.C.
Environmental Engineering Students Win Top Awards for Innovative Startup LayerPure
January 8, 2026
CEE doctoral candidates Samarpan Deb Majumder and Zhaoyang Wang are reimagining water filtration with their award-winning, high-efficiency startup LayerPure.
Session 1 Recap: From Tools to Systems
January 5, 2026
For the inaugural session with our first faculty cohort, we moved past the "shiny object syndrome" of individual apps and focused on AI workflows.
Professor Robert Pless Named LAS Collaborator for Third Consecutive Year
January 2, 2026
The Laboratory for Analytic Sciences announced that Professor Robert Pless is a 2026 collaborator, continuing his partnership with the lab and advancing national security-related research.
Professor Lorena Barba Cited in New Op-Ed on AI in Higher Education
January 2, 2026
MAE Professor Lorena Barba's research on the use of AI in the classroom was cited in a Winnipeg Free Press op-ed regarding its negative impact on student comprehension.