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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.
Alumnus Andre Douglas Joins Fellow Astronauts in Iceland for Lunar Geology Training
August 22, 2024
The Canadian Space Agency covered the Artemis II crew’s recent trip to Iceland for lunar geology training, which included NASA backup and GW Engineering alumnus Andre Douglas, Ph.D. ‘21.
NASA Astronauts Commend Connecticut’s Role in Artemis Mission
August 14, 2024
NASA and partners recognized 60 Connecticut organizations for their role in the Artemis mission, with GW alumnus Andre Douglas emphasizing their vital contributions to space exploration.
Battery Passports to Transform Automotive Industry
August 13, 2024
The introduction of battery passports may enhance transparency and sustainability in battery recycling and supply chains of electric vehicles, insights from EMSE assistant professor John Helveston.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.