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November 2024 Newsletter

December 2, 2024

November 2024 Newsletter

GW Engineering Celebrating 140 Years: 1884-2024

140 Years of Excellence in Engineering Education and Revolutionary Research

November 26, 2024

Celebrating 140 years, GW Engineering honors its legacy of innovation in scientific education, research, and discovery, advancing technology and addressing global challenges.

Professor Grady stands in front of a #COP29 sign at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Professor Grady Leads GW in Global Climate Talks

November 22, 2024

EMSE Professor Caitlin Grady is leading GW's delegation to COP29, where climate advocates from across the globe will develop plans to tackle climate change.

Pamela Norris

Pamela Norris Named Dean of University of Delaware College of Engineering

November 22, 2024

Pamela Norris, the former vice provost for research and current professor of mechanical aerospace engineering, was named the next dean of the University of Delaware College of Engineering.

Collins Munyendo

Collins Munyendo Joins 2024 Rising Stars in Computing and Data Science

November 22, 2024

Computer science Ph.D. student Collins Munyendo participated in BU’s Rising Stars workshop, building a community with fellow researchers in computing and data science.

Alice Carmen Tchangoum

Biomedical Engineering Student Pursues Solutions for Healthcare Disparities

November 19, 2024

GW Engineering senior Alice Carmen Tchangoum, a BME student and scholarship recipient, plans to tackle healthcare inequities with support from GW’s faculty and community.

Students singing karaoke

Building Community at GW Engineering: A Look at SEASSPAN’s Fall 2024 Events

November 18, 2024

SEASSPAN mentors foster community at GW Engineering through events like the recent SEH PJ Party, helping first-year, sophomore, and transfer students thrive year-round.

Science & Engineering Hall

November's Local Hero: Jas Jefferies

November 15, 2024

Each month we will highlight one of the members of the GW Engineering staff in our Local Hero editorial feature. Take the time to meet November's Local Hero, Jas Jefferies!

Dr. Zoe Szajnfarber

Professor Szajnfarber Speaks on AI and Systems Engineering at Cornell Summit

November 14, 2024

Professor Zoe Szajnfarber joined experts at the inaugural Cornell Systems Summit to discuss the critical role of systems engineering in developing trustworthy AI.

BloomCraft Garden Guardians

Team Led by Dr. Hurriyet Ok Wins Best Real-World Game Award in Niantic Studio Challenge

November 14, 2024

A GW, GMU, and CMU team won Niantic’s Best Real-World Game Award for BloomCraft: Garden Guardians, an AR game blending nature education with fun gameplay!

3D representation of a human body

Bringing Cost-Effective Imaging Solutions to Older Adults

November 12, 2024

In two new interdisciplinary projects, CS Prof. James Hahn is leading research to overcome the cost and accessibility barriers of traditional clinical diagnoses and monitoring of sarcopenia and obesity.

Students getting pizza after the seminar

Engage with Research and Connect with Peers at FRIES^3

November 11, 2024

GW Engineering’s FRIES^3 seminar series offers MAE grad students a platform to present research, network, and collaborate. The fall semester’s final seminar is Dec. 6.