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Alumna Megan Fillinich Joins General Dynamics Mission Systems as VP of Engineering

March 6, 2025

Megan Fillinich, a GW Engineering alumna, has been named VP of Engineering at General Dynamics Mission Systems, bringing extensive leadership experience.

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How Calcium Levels Influence Platelet Function and Cancer Progression

March 5, 2025

A research team led by BME Prof. Anne-Laure Papa studied how calcium levels impact platelet function, platelet-cancer cell interaction, and cancer cell invasion, revealing key insights.

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Professor Lu Develops Ground-Breaking Heart-Mapping Technology

March 4, 2025

Prof. Luyao Lu developed new heart-mapping technology for multiparametric, in vivo heart monitoring, marking a major leap forward in understanding heart diseases and testing treatments.

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ECE Hosts “Blitz” to Showcase Student Research

March 3, 2025

Last week, the ECE Department hosted its first “ECE Blitz,” highlighting innovative student research across various fields, from AI to power systems. The next Blitz is on April 15.

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Alumna Jennifer Boykin Joins Armada Hoffler’s Board of Directors

March 3, 2025

Jennifer Boykin, GW Engineering alumna and former Newport News Shipbuilding president, joins Armada Hoffler’s Board, bringing decades of leadership experience.

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Online Alumna Anmol Agarwal Named a Top Cybersecurity Leader for 2025

March 3, 2025

Security Magazine recognizes Dr. Anmol Agarwal, GW Engineering alumna and Nokia researcher, as a top cybersecurity leader for 2025 for her work on global security in wireless networks.

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Dean John Lach Concludes GW's Inaugural Cybersecurity Conference

March 3, 2025

GW Engineering participated in the inaugural "Cybersecurity, Stronger Together" conference, with Dean John Lach delivering the closing remarks on interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Lorena Barba Honors Mentor Margot Duhalde in GW Today Collection

March 2, 2025

GW Today highlights Lorena Barba’s tribute to her mentor, WWII aviator Margot Duhalde, in the 2025 collection celebrating women who shaped the lives of GW community members.

Lieutenant General (Ret.) Thomas P. Bostick

Investing in STEM: Alumnus Thomas Bostick Calls on Business Leaders to Act

March 1, 2025

In a Forbes op-ed, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas Bostick urges business leaders to invest in STEM education, mentorship, and partnerships to close the skills gap and secure U.S. innovation.

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AI-Driven Autism Assessment: GW Research Enhances Clinical Accessibility

March 1, 2025

Researchers from the Biomedical Engineering Department contributed to a study on AI-driven multimodal analysis for autism assessment to improve clinical accessibility.

February 2025 Newsletter

February 28, 2025

February 2025 Newsletter

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Professor Saniya LeBlanc Honored with Presidential Early Career Award

"Doing Good Work with Integrity Matters"

February 28, 2025

Saniya LeBlanc received the highest honor for early-career researchers given by the U.S. government, recognizing her not only as a leading researcher but also as a passionate educator.