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George Hacks’ Kogan Makerspace Inspires Innovation for Social Impact

October 8, 2024

Kogan Plaza came alive with innovation on October 3, as George Hacks' Kogan Makerspace inspired students to innovate and solve real-world challenges through hands-on activities.

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Xu Co-Leads Project Supported by GW's New NIH-Funded Climate & Health Developmental Center

October 8, 2024

GW Engineering's Zhengtian Xu co-leads one of the first projects of GW’s new NIH-funded REACH Center, focused on climate, health, and environmental justice in D.C.

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Drones Could Reduce Opioid Overdose Response, GW Study Finds

October 8, 2024

Decision Sciences and ECE Prof. Miguel Lejeune's study explores using drones to reduce response times and improve survival rates during opioid overdoses, based on Virginia Beach data.

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Thomas Bostick Advocates for Military Families in Forbes Op-Ed

October 7, 2024

In Forbes, GW Engineering alumnus Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas P. Bostick highlights the challenges facing military families and urges communities and businesses to support them.

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Study Explores Polymer Coatings on Colloidal Activated Carbon for PFAS Remediation

October 7, 2024

The race to eliminate PFAS from drinking water continues, with a team led by CEE Prof. Xitong Liu making advancements for the use of polymer-coated colloidal activated carbon for in-situ groundwater remediation.

 Xiaonan Tang with her award at the World Water Congress

Novel Findings Earn Ph.D. Student Xiaonan Tang Award at World Water Congress

October 4, 2024

At the 2024 World Water Congress and Exhibition, CEE Ph.D. student Xiaonan Tang received the best poster award for her novel findings on waterborne pathogens and disinfection processes.

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NRO Director Chris Scolese Speaks on Agency Priorities and Challenges

October 3, 2024

NRO Director and GW alumnus Chris Scolese discusses agency priorities, acquisitions, and emerging threats in a CSIS webinar. Watch the full conversation online.

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GW Engineering’s John Helveston Joins CSIS Panel on Trade and Climate Policy

October 3, 2024

GW Engineering’s John Helveston joined a CSIS panel to explore the intersection of clean energy and geopolitics in the U.S., discussing how trade policies impact climate goals.

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Double Alumnus Saeed Elnaj named RELI Group’s Chief Information Officer

October 1, 2024

GW Engineering double alumnus Saeed Elnaj has been named Chief Information Officer of RELI Group, as reported by Homeland Security Today and Executive Biz.

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Virtual Sessions Expand Reach at INCOSE International Symposium

October 1, 2024

EMSE Prof. Eric Dano helped INCOSE launch virtual sessions at the 2024 International Symposium, expanding access to critical systems engineering research and earning positive feedback.

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GW Engineering Alumnus Bashir Alam Named Dean at UET Peshawar

October 1, 2024

As reported by The Nation, GW Engineering alumnus Bashir Alam has been named Dean of UET Peshawar’s Department of Civil, Agricultural, and Mining Engineering.

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GW Engineering Scholars Propel Technology Policy Discourse

September 30, 2024

EMSE Ph.D. candidates Leah Kaplan, Aditya Singh, Weijie Pan, and Lujin Zhao presented research at the Technology, Data, and Policy (TDP) Conference, held at MIT from June 16 to 18, 2024.