News

Engineering students working on a project

Reeflex: Underwater Robotic System for Lionfish Detainment

April 8, 2025

Invasive lionfish pose a threat to coral reefs. Traditional methods of controlling lionfish populations are ineffective or too costly.

Engineering students presenting a project

Green Tech Revolution: Transforming Dell’s Production Lifecycle

April 8, 2025

This project aims to optimize Dell’s material selection process by balancing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, cost, weight, and recyclability to support their 50% recycled content goal.

GW Science and Engineering Hall

On The Rise

GW Engineering Climbs 14 Spots in the Latest U.S. News Rankings

April 8, 2025

GW Engineering rose to 74 in the latest U.S. News rankings, reflecting our commitment to world-class education, research, and community.

GW Engineering volunteers talk with elementary students

GW Engineering Hosts Hands-On STEM Day for Elementary Students

April 7, 2025

Forty students from Kimball Elementary School had the chance to envision themselves as future engineers at GW Engineering through engaging STEM activities like binary bracelet making.

A group of GW engineering students outside the Hall of Engineering

Embodying "Engineering and..." Since 1884

April 4, 2025

GW Engineering has been committed to the ethos of “Engineering and…” since 1884, driven by innovation, educational excellence, partnership, and societal impact.

Student speakers Amy Fehr and Peyton Gallant with GW President Ellen M. Granberg at the 2025 Celebration of Scholarships and Fellowships. (Liz Lynch/GW Today)

Scholarship Dinner Celebrates Transformative Donor Support

April 2, 2025

The annual Celebration of Scholarships and Fellowships dinner honored GW's donor-funded aid, which empowers students like Amy Fehr to pursue dreams in biomedical engineering.

Alumnus Andre Douglas on NASA’s Artemis II Recovery Training

March 31, 2025

GW Engineering alum and NASA astronaut Andre Douglas shares insights on NASA’s Artemis II recovery training in a Fox 5 San Diego interview.

Dr. Joseph Barbera

How Long Can Trapped Earthquake Victims Survive? Professor Barbera Weighs In

March 31, 2025

EMSE AssociateProfessor Joseph Barbera discusses the survival odds of trapped earthquake victims in an ABC News piece following Myanmar’s recent 7.7-magnitude quake.

March 2025 Newsletter

March 31, 2025

March 2025 Newsletter

Toy car driving up stacks of coins

Professor Helveston Comments on the Impact of Auto Tariffs

March 28, 2025

Prof. John Helveston discusses how Trump’s auto tariffs could raise consumer prices, as companies struggle to relocate production. Read more in The New York Times, Centre Daily, The Olympian, and The Island Packet.

Stack of books with graduation cap on top

Alumna Trina Fletcher Named Associate Dean and Professor at UAPB

March 27, 2025

GW Engineering alumna Dr. Trina Fletcher was named Associate Dean and Associate Professor at UAPB, where she leads impactful research and mentoring through the READi Lab.

Ship being loaded at sunset

Professor Badie Discusses NTSB Report on Baltimore Bridge Collapse in Live Interview

March 26, 2025

Prof. Sameh Badie discussed the NTSB report on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, highlighting the need for vulnerability assessments and collaboration to improve bridge safety.