News

Junhao Chen pictured with fellow participants of the 2023 DC XR Innovation Challenge

Using XR Technology to Solve Challenges Facing D.C.-based Small Businesses

January 23, 2024

Computer science alumnus Junhao Chen, M.S.’23, took home 3rd place at the 2023 DC XR Innovation Challenge for his XR solution that addresses several critical staff training challenges in small businesses, specifically in the food service industry!

Dr. Keidar

Revolutionizing Propulsion Technology

January 22, 2024

Dr. Michael Keidar, Ph.D. student Anmol Taploo, and other members of his lab are continuing their work towards making satellite operations in novel altitude regimes a reality with the help of a $1M award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

EEMI meets with UAE

EEMI Awarded Grant by UN Climate Technology Center Network

January 19, 2024

EEMI is collaborating on a new project to develop a national digitalization readiness index that will strengthen the capacities of developing countries to address technological challenges and opportunities for climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Researcher Caroline Wild

Exploring Anatomical Factors to Predict Cardiovascular Dangers

January 19, 2024

In her research, GW Engineering Ph.D. candidate Caroline Wild is using cardiovascular fluid dynamics to explore possible anatomical factors that could alert patients at risk of atherosclerosis early.

Tripi and fellow students holding the prosthetics they made

Improving Access to Prosthetic Devices for Pediatric Patients

January 18, 2024

With help from faculty and other students at GW, Alec Tripi, a senior Biomedical Engineering undergraduate student, has begun to facilitate the donation of free 3D-printed prosthetics to pediatric patients in need over the past few months.

Science & Engineering Hall

January's Local Hero: Sonia Deel

January 16, 2024

Each month we will highlight one of the members of the GW Engineering staff in our Local Hero editorial feature. Take the time to meet January's Local Hero, Sonia Deel!

John Salin (right) receiving his award from WashingtonExec's JD Kathuria (left)

Dr. Sahlin Awarded for Innovating Federal Defense Against Cybersecurity Threats

January 12, 2024

For his innovation in defending clients in the Washington, D.C. region, professional lecturer in the EMSE Department, John Sahlin, received WashigntonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Award for Cybersecurity Executive of the Year, Public Company!

Headshot of Samer Hamdar

Professor Hamdar Supports D.C. in Evaluating Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

January 11, 2024

Through his continued research and new advisory roles, CEE Professor Samer Hamdar is supporting the D.C. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration in the evaluation and monitoring of connected and autonomous vehicles.

Research Assistant Professor Yasemin Acar

Furthering the Discussion Around Ethics in Computer Security Through Philosophy

January 10, 2024

Through the paper, “Ethical Frameworks and Computer Security Trolley Problems: Foundations for Conversations," CS Research Assistant Professor Yasemin Acar provided philosophy-based considerations to the computer security research community on how to tackle ethical questions.

Photo from inside an autonomous vehicle

Undercutting Public Transit? Exploring Preferences for Autonomous Vehicles

January 8, 2024

Autonomous vehicles continue to be developed and gradually deployed, but are people willing to use them over public transit? EMSE Assistant Professor John Helveston and Ph.D. candidate Leah Kaplan explored this question in a new study.

Computer Science undergraduate students posing in front of the GHC sign

Computer Science Students Forge Connections at Grace Hopper Celebration

January 5, 2024

Computer science undergraduate students attended the 2023 Grace Hopper Celebration where each woman was able to learn from leaders in the field about exciting topics in computing, find mentors, expand her professional network, and explore job opportunities.

Student conducting online learning

Harnessing AI for Global Development

GW Engineering PhD Student Publishes Op-Ed on Use of AI in Global Development

January 4, 2024

Haneen Al-Rashid, a Ph.D. student in Engineering Management and DTAIS Fellow, published an op-ed in Devex that explores the uses of AI in the international development sector, focusing on its benefits and risks.