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Alumna Stephanie Storie Appointed to Berkshire United Way Board of Directors

October 13, 2024

Berkshire United Way announced the appointment of seven new board members, including GW Engineering alumnus Stephanie Storie who earned a master's degree in engineering management.

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Professor John Helveston Explores China’s Global EV Expansion

October 11, 2024

VOA News reported that Chinese EV companies are expanding worldwide, with insights from Prof. John Helveston on what this means for global markets.

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Multidisciplinary Senior Design Team Showcases Remarkable Innovation at RTX Autonomous Vehicle Competition

October 10, 2024

GW Engineering’s CS-MAE capstone team triumphed at the 2024 AVC at Virginia Tech, earning the Innovation and Engineering on the Fly Award for their creativity and adaptability.

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Paulina Rodriguez Discusses Her Journey in Computational Science on Science in Parallel

October 9, 2024

MAE graduate student Paulina Rodriguez details her journey in computational science on the podcast Science in Parallel, highlighting her focus on the credibility of these models.

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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.

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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.