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Pamela Norris

Pamela Norris Steps Down as Vice Provost for Research to Continue Her Impact in STEM Advocacy

August 12, 2024

On August 1, Dr. Pamela M. Norris, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, officially stepped down from her role as the vice provost for research at GW, having served the GW community in this role from 2021 to 2024.

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Voice of America Reports on China’s EV Success with Insights from Professor John Helveston

August 8, 2024

EMSE assistant professor John Helveston explains China's rapid EV adoption and global lead, citing cultural factors and consumer willingness in Voice of America article.

Andre Douglas

GW Engineering Alumnus Andre Douglas Honored in NASA’s Coast Guard Day Celebration

August 2, 2024

NASA honors Coast Guard Day by celebrating astronauts with Coast Guard backgrounds, including GW Engineering alum Andre Douglas, a former active-duty officer.

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Tesla Cybertruck Totaled: Professor Samer Hamdar Weighs in on the Safety Implications

August 1, 2024

CEE Professor Samer Hamdar highlights safety concerns surrounding the Tesla Cybertruck in a Cybernews article about a crash caught on video that totaled the electric vehicle.

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Celebrating 10 Years of Zoox: NVIDIA Conducts Fireside Chat with Zoox CEO Aicha Evans

July 31, 2024

NVIDIA reported on the fireside chat their founder and CEO held with Zoox’s CEO, Aicha Evans, B.S. ‘96, and cofounder and CTO, Jesse Levinson, in honor of Zoox’s 10th anniversary.

Andre Douglas

Preparing for Lunar Liftoff: Alumnus Andre Douglas in Media Spotlight for Artemis II Mission

July 30, 2024

Andre Douglas, Ph.D. ‘21, has garnered media attention for his involvement in NASA’s Artemis II flight as they perform moonwalk simulations to prepare for lunar liftoff.

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GW Engineering Alumna Serena Auñon-Chancellor Advances Cancer Research Aboard ISS

July 30, 2024

NASA and ISS fund five research projects addressing cancer risks, with GW Engineering alumna astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor contributing to Angiex Cancer Therapy.

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Ph.D. Candidate Devon Guerrelli Discusses Cardiomyocyte Research on Podcast

July 29, 2024

Ph.D. candidate in biomedical engineering Devon Guerrelli discusses cardiomyocyte research on the AJP-Heart and Circulatory Physiology Podcast.