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Navigating Energy Competition in Emerging Markets

April 10, 2026

In an issue brief for the Atlantic Council, alumnus Steven Burns examines the challenges the U.S. faces in competing with China for influence in developing-country energy markets.

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Sofiia Khugaeva Awarded GW Community Impact Award

April 9, 2026

BME senior Sofiia Khugaeva was recently honored with one of GW's first-ever Community Impact Awards at the OneGW Community Summit.

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Meet GW Engineering Alumnus Dr. Ave Kludze Jr.

April 8, 2026

Prolific inventor and GW Engineering alumnus Dr. Ave Kludze Jr. made history as the first Ghanian and African to command and control a NASA spacecraft in orbit.

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Investigating EV Owners’ Willingness to Participate in Smart Charging Programs

April 6, 2026

EMSE Professor John Helveston and PhD student Pingfan Hu used a survey-based approach to measure EV owners’ willingness to participate in smart-charging programs.

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Advancing Plasma Engineering Applications

April 5, 2026

A trio of new studies from MAE Professor Michael Keidar highlights the various applications of plasma engineering, spanning aerospace and biomedical innovations.

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How I Got the Internship: Navigating Campus Events and Resources as a First-Year

April 3, 2026

By taking advantage of opportunities outside the classroom, Stella Iyengar has opened new doors for herself–now she prepares for a summer internship at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

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Shaping Global Engineers Through Study Abroad

April 2, 2026

GW Engineering encourages students to study abroad for a global perspective, offering events for students to learn and get excited about the various programs available to them.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Peer Mentorship

How GW Engineering built a culture of connection among undergraduates

April 1, 2026

For 25 years, the New Student Experience and the SEAS Student Peer Advisory Network (SEASSPAN) have helped students to feel at home and supported as they take their first steps at GW Engineering.

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Alumnus Named Keynote Speaker for USC Viterbi Master’s Ceremonies

April 1, 2026

GW Engineering alumnus and serial entrepreneur Asghar Mostafa has been selected as a keynote speaker for the USC Viterbi 2026 master's commencement ceremonies.

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Learning from Leaders: Alumni Return to Share Career Insights

March 31, 2026

On March 26, the EMSE Department hosted three GW alumni to give undergraduates insights into career pathways, leadership, and professional branding from those who once sat in their seats.

March 2026 Newsletter

March 31, 2026

March 2026 Newsletter

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New Research Outlines Recommendations for Trustworthy Scientific Machine Learning

March 31, 2026

MAE Professor Lorena Barba co-authored a study in Machine Learning Science and Technology, providing 16 recommendations for making scientific ML models more trustworthy.