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Alumnus Charles Camarda Joins Cyber A.I. Group as Strategic Innovation Advisor
August 14, 2025
GW Engineering alumnus and NASA astronaut Charles J. Camarda has joined CyberAI as its Strategic Innovation Advisor, bringing experience in high-stakes engineering and breakthrough methodologies.
GW Engineering Alumnus Ed Sayadian Named Noblis Chief Engineer for Aviation
August 12, 2025
Ed Sayadian was appointed chief engineer for aviation and aeronautics at Noblis, bringing extensive experience and innovation to enhance their airspace operations.
Exploring AI Use in Engineering Classrooms: A Reflection by Lorena Barba
August 12, 2025
IBL News summarizes Professor Lorena Barba's discussion of how generative AI is transforming learning in engineering, emphasizing its impact on knowledge work and education through her own experience.
Travis Thul's, SEAS '18, Transition from Military to Entrepreneurship
August 12, 2025
In a Q&A with GW Alumni, GW Engineering alum Travis Thul shares his journey from the Coast Guard to inventing a desktop ramen cooker, highlighting the skills gained at GW.
Racing Against the Odds at Baja SAE Maryland
August 7, 2025
The GW Baja Team put their off-road recreational vehicle to the test at Baja SAE Maryland, facing several challenges along the way but remaining resilient and collaborative.
GW Engineering Alumnus Jamie Holcombe Named VP of US AI
August 7, 2025
Jamie Holcombe, a GW Engineering alumnus and former USPTO CIO, joins US AI as VP, bringing federal tech leadership and expertise in AI transformation
Professor Barba Flags Benchmarking Shortfalls in AI for Science
August 6, 2025
MAE Professor Lorena Barba calls for standardized, trustworthy AI benchmarks, warning that flawed benchmarks undermine scientific progress.
Alumnus Leads Regional Bridge Operations at Michael Baker International
August 5, 2025
Hratch Pakhchanian joins Michael Baker International as Regional Operations Lead-Bridge, bringing 40+ years of federal highway experience.
GW Institute for Computer Graphics Renamed GW Institute for Innovation in Health Computing
August 1, 2025
GW's Institute for Computer Graphics has been renamed the Institute for Innovation in Health Computing to better reflect its mission and vision.
GW-NASA System Wide Safety (SWS) Collaboration Advances GW Aviation Safety Research
August 1, 2025
MAE Professor Peng Wei led the GW-NASA System-Wide Safety (SWS) collaboration to develop an in-time, learning-based aviation safety management system (ILASMS).
Professors Grady and Helveston Highlight Urgency in U.S. Clean Energy Investments
July 31, 2025
In April 2025, EMSE Prof. Caitlin Grady led Prof. John Helveston and other panelists in a discussion exploring how policy tools like tax incentives and tariffs could bolster America's clean energy sector.
Festival of Animation Showcases Innovation and Creativity in Digital Media
July 30, 2025
In Spring 2025, the Festival of Animation celebrated 32 years of student work in animation, games, and interactive media. Explore highlights from the event!