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GW Baja Team Gains Valuable Insights at the Washington DC Auto Show

February 27, 2025

Attending the 2025 DC Auto Show allowed the team to make connections, gather expert feedback, and refine their car design for the upcoming competition season.

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The Washington Post Quotes Professor Helveston on Musk and Federal Subsidies

February 26, 2025

EMSE Professor John Helveston discusses Tesla's reliance on government subsidies and Elon Musk's push to cut them, highlighting a key contradiction in Musk’s stance.

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GW Engineers Sharpen Their Research Communication Skills at 3MT

February 25, 2025

GW Engineering Ph.D. students from four of our six academic departments competed in GW’s 2025 Three Minute Thesis competition, showcasing their interdisciplinary research to a broad audience.

Computer Science Professor Xiaodong Qu (center) talks with visitors to GW’s booth at the 2025 AAAS annual meeting in Boston.

Computer Science Students Showcase Brain-Computer Interface at AAAS 2025

February 23, 2025

At this premier science gathering, GW Engineering's brain-computer interface demo, led by CS Prof. Xiaodong Qu and his students, captivated attendees with AI-driven innovation.

Punit Prakash pictured with mentor Chris Diedrich and Dean John Lach

Punit Prakash Installed as Collins Professor of Biomedical Engineering

February 21, 2025

Prakash's research focuses on translating image-guided thermal ablation technologies from computational models into clinical therapies, expanding GW Engineering's impact on healthcare

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Used EV Resale Trends and Affordability: Professor Helveston Provides Insight

February 19, 2025

A GW Engineering study finds newer EVs retain value better than expected, impacting affordability. Prof. Helveston shares insights on the future of used EV pricing.

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Alumna Christina Liaghati Named 2025 Fed100 Honoree

February 17, 2025

Christina Liaghati, Ph.D. ’21, was named to the 2025 Federal 100 for her leadership at MITRE, strengthening AI security to protect and enhance government services.

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GW Engineering Alum Kevin Hovis Leads National Engineers Week Celebration

February 14, 2025

GW Engineering alum Kevin Hovis celebrates National Engineers Week in 2025, honoring the Army’s 250th anniversary while advocating for STEM careers through outreach efforts.

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Explore the Future with GW Engineering This Engineers Week

February 14, 2025

From February 18 to March 2, GW Engineering joins the national Engineers Week celebration to support students’ career growth, share community, and honor innovations in engineering.

Dr. Costis Toregas gives his presentation.

Exploring the Dynamic Relationship Between AI and Cybersecurity

February 13, 2025

At HICSS-58, Dr. Costis Toregas co-chaired a workshop exploring best practices and emerging trends in AI-enabled cybersecurity, highlighting GW Engineering’s role in advancing the conversation.

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From College to Career: How the Career Chat Series is Guiding Students at GW Engineering

February 11, 2025

At the latest GW Engineering Career Chat on February 10, students gained practical strategies for networking, job searching, and overcoming common career obstacles.

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GW Study Evaluates AI Chatbots' Advice for Quitting Smoking

February 10, 2025

GW researchers found that AI chatbots give sound quit-smoking advice—most of the time. The study highlights the need for evidence-based health AI tools.