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GW Engineering Celebrates Women in Computing at CAPWIC 2025
July 7, 2025
The Computer Science Department hosted the Capital Region Celebration of Women in Computing (CAPWIC) 2025 in the GW Science and Engineering Hall.
Caitlin Grady on Why Hydropower is Critical to America's Power Grid
July 4, 2025
GW Engineering’s Caitlin Grady joined NPR’s All Things Considered podcast to discuss hydropower’s vital role in balancing the U.S. power grid alongside wind and solar energy.
GW Engineering Named a Top U.S. School by Study International
July 3, 2025
Study International highlights GW Engineering as a top U.S. school for civil engineering, citing its hands-on learning, creativity, and real-world impact.
John Lach Steps into Interim Provost Role
July 2, 2025
As interim provost, John Lach brings his people-first leadership style and GW Engineering’s collaborative spirit university-wide, aiming to amplify interdisciplinary innovation across GW.
Tianshu Li Collaborates on NSF-Funded Research to Engineer Advanced Ceramic Materials
June 27, 2025
GW Engineering Professor Tianshu Li joins NSF-funded work developing a new class of materials called high-entropy ceramics for use in high-performance applications.
GW Engineering Announces Jason Zara as Interim Dean
June 26, 2025
Over 23 years, Dr. Jason Zara has held a series of progressively responsible leadership roles in the school and will step into the role of interim dean of GW Engineering on July 1.
GW Engineering Alumna Co-Authors Article on GenAI Risks to Software Supply Chains
June 25, 2025
Alumna Elaine Ly co-authored an article published in Dark Reading on how generative AI can introduce vulnerabilities in software supply chains and calls for stronger AI transparency.
GW Engineering Alumnus Peter Greiss Named COO and Partner at APM Defense
June 24, 2025
Peter Greiss, GW Engineering master’s graduate, has been appointed COO and partner at APM Defense, bringing deep experience in defense and business development.
Alumna Aicha Evans Leads Zoox’s Push Toward Commercial Robotaxi Launch
June 18, 2025
Under CEO and GW Engineering alumna Aicha Evans, Zoox is accelerating robotaxi production at its new facility ahead of a commercial launch in Las Vegas later this year.
Multidisciplinary Team Wins Most Innovative Design Award at RTX Drone Competition
June 17, 2025
The interdisciplinary senior design capstone team, including students from the CS, ECE, and MAE departments, won the Most Innovative Design Award for their drones.
GW Engineering Faculty Help Shape the Future of Global Food Aid
June 17, 2025
GW Engineering’s Caitlin Grady and Erica Gralla showcased research at the International Food Aid Showcase to improve international food aid amid tightening budgets.
GW Engineers Use Anvil Supercomputer to Advance Research on Two-Phase Flows
June 16, 2025
GW Engineering researchers used Purdue’s Anvil supercomputer to simulate turbulent bubble formation, aiding advances in naval engineering, oceanography, and environmental science.