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Isaac Bilsel Receives ARCS MWC Scholar Award
August 21, 2025
First-year Ph.D. student Isaac Bilsel begins his doctoral studies with support from a Scholar Award from the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Metro Washington Chapter.
Power and Energy Student Organization Earns International Recognition
August 20, 2025
GW’s IEEE PES-IAS Joint Student Branch Chapter's efforts were recognized internationally, receiving a 2025 “Outstanding Joint IAS SB Chapter Award” at the IEEE IAS Annual Meeting in Taiwan.
Coordinated by Schurr, GW Engineering’s AI Research Takes the National Stage
August 18, 2025
Determined to showcase GW Engineering's impact-directed research, rising junior Aidan Schurr coordinated the school’s booth at the 2025 SCSP AI + EXPO in Washington, D.C.
How Alumna Nokwanda Shabalala Transitioned from Electrical Engineering to Sales Leadership
August 14, 2025
In a Q&A, Nokwanda Shabalala, a GW Engineering alumna, shares her journey from electrical engineering to sales leadership, highlighting transferable skills and inspiration.
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.