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Professor Barba Unveils AI Mentor for Course-Level Support at GW Engineering
September 9, 2024
MAE Prof. Lorena A. Barba showcased an innovative AI mentor for course-level support, focusing on pedagogical design and cost-effectiveness for greater customization.

Professor Helveston Challenges “Overcapacity” Concerns in China’s Automotive Industry in New Op-Ed
September 8, 2024
EMSE Prof. John Helveston’s op-ed in The Wire China argues that fears of overcapacity in China’s EV industry, which is driving tariffs, may be based on misconceptions.

Christine Darden to Receive Congressional Gold Medal for Aeronautical Engineering Contributions
September 6, 2024
GW Engineering alumna Christine Darden, Ph.D. ‘83, will receive the Congressional Gold Medal for her contributions to aeronautical engineering and the U.S. space race.

Reaching Across Disciplines to Solve Problems in Healthcare with Digital Solutions
September 5, 2024
The Institute for Computer Graphics, led by CS Prof. James Hahn, reaches across disciplines to overcome barriers and solve challenging problems in healthcare with innovative digital solutions.

A Day of Fun and Connection at GW Engineering’s Annual New Student Getaway
September 4, 2024
On August 16, over 150 first-year students and GW Engineering staff, peer mentors, and faculty gathered at River Riders Family Adventure Resort in West Virginia for the New Student Getaway.

Professor Peng Wei Briefs Capitol Hill on Project to Safeguard Autonomous Aircraft
September 2, 2024
MAE Prof. Peng Wei discussed AI safety and cybersecurity for autonomous aircraft in a Capitol Hill talk, highlighting his NASA-funded project's impact on future urban airspaces.

GW Engineering Research Sheds Light on EV Depreciation in The Verge
September 1, 2024
The Verge detailed how various factors are causing electric vehicle sales to fluctuate, citing a study led by GW Engineering researchers to explain how depreciation plays into this.

Power and Energy Students Tour Honeywell and Duke Energy
August 30, 2024
In Spring 2024, ECE Profs. Payman Dehghanian and Can Korman, along with visiting faculty from ADA University, led a group of students on an informational tour of Honeywell and Duke Energy.

GW Baja Team Races through D.C. en Route to Intercollegiate SAE Competition
August 28, 2024
GW's Baja SAE team showcased their car at Red Bull's Showrun D.C., driving down Pennsylvania Ave. and highlighting their female-led engineering efforts to thousands of spectators.

Professor Aviv Leads TRAILS-Funded Study on Perception Bias and AI Systems
August 26, 2024
Aviv and collaborators will study user expectations of AI bias and how providers can explain biased data in their systems.

Aicha Evans on Leadership and the Challenges of Building a Tech Company
August 24, 2024
Media Avataar interviewed alumna Aicha Evans, B.S. 96, about her experience leading Zoox and advice she has for executives who find themselves in similar positions.

GW Engineering's Class of 2024 Shares Must-Know Advice
August 22, 2024
GW Today featured valuable advice from various members of the Class of 2024, including insights from GW Engineering graduates Austin McCall, Taylor White, and Melanie Donjuan.