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Travis Thul's, SEAS '18, Transition from Military to Entrepreneurship

August 12, 2025

In a Q&A with GW Alumni, GW Engineering alum Travis Thul shares his journey from the Coast Guard to inventing a desktop ramen cooker, highlighting the skills gained at GW.

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Racing Against the Odds at Baja SAE Maryland

August 7, 2025

The GW Baja Team put their off-road recreational vehicle to the test at Baja SAE Maryland, facing several challenges along the way but remaining resilient and collaborative.

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GW Engineering Alumnus Jamie Holcombe Named VP of US AI

August 7, 2025

Jamie Holcombe, a GW Engineering alumnus and former USPTO CIO, joins US AI as VP, bringing federal tech leadership and expertise in AI transformation

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Professor Barba Flags Benchmarking Shortfalls in AI for Science

August 6, 2025

MAE Professor Lorena Barba calls for standardized, trustworthy AI benchmarks, warning that flawed benchmarks undermine scientific progress.

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Alumnus Leads Regional Bridge Operations at Michael Baker International

August 5, 2025

Hratch Pakhchanian joins Michael Baker International as Regional Operations Lead-Bridge, bringing 40+ years of federal highway experience.

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GW Institute for Computer Graphics Renamed GW Institute for Innovation in Health Computing

August 1, 2025

GW's Institute for Computer Graphics has been renamed the Institute for Innovation in Health Computing to better reflect its mission and vision.

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GW-NASA System Wide Safety (SWS) Collaboration Advances GW Aviation Safety Research

August 1, 2025

MAE Professor Peng Wei led the GW-NASA System-Wide Safety (SWS) collaboration to develop an in-time, learning-based aviation safety management system (ILASMS).

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Professors Grady and Helveston Highlight Urgency in U.S. Clean Energy Investments

July 31, 2025

In April 2025, EMSE Prof. Caitlin Grady led Prof. John Helveston and other panelists in a discussion exploring how policy tools like tax incentives and tariffs could bolster America's clean energy sector.

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Festival of Animation Showcases Innovation and Creativity in Digital Media

July 30, 2025

In Spring 2025, the Festival of Animation celebrated 32 years of student work in animation, games, and interactive media. Explore highlights from the event!

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Site Visit Gives Civil Engineering Students Real-World Insight into Concrete Design

July 29, 2025

To apply classroom concepts in a real-world setting, Prof. Sameh Badie accompanied a group of undergraduate CEE students to the Four Seasons Private Residences construction site.

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GW Reaffirmed as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research

July 25, 2025

The NSA renewed the George Washington University’s Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) designation through the academic year 2030.