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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.

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GW Engineering Hosts Cyber Scholars to Strengthen U.S. Digital Defense

July 24, 2025

GW Engineering hosted the DoD Cyber Service Academy boot camp, welcoming future cyber defenders and showcasing its role in advancing national cybersecurity education.

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Advancing PFAS Groundwater Remediation Research

July 24, 2025

CEE Professor Xitong Liu supported research on PFAS removal using colloidal activated carbon, advancing understanding of CAC barrier design and implementation.

Students working in Prof. Park’s lab (2018).

Professor Park Helps Shape Global Discussion on Robotics at UR 2025

July 22, 2025

BME Professor Chung Hyuk Park supported the 22nd International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots, helping to organize a dynamic and successful event.

(Left to right) Elyse Nicolas, Joshua Paiz, and Dmitri Stanchevici

Innovating Interdisciplinary Solutions for Teaching Writing in the Age of AI

July 21, 2025

To address concerns around AI's role in the classroom and empower students, Joshua Paiz and Dmitri Stanchevici created FocusWrite, a secure, browser-based academic writing environment.

Ilakkiya Vijayakumar (middle) pictured on stage with the first place winner.

Growing Impact of GW WiCyS Chapter Shines Through Student Achievement

July 18, 2025

At the 2025 Women in Cybersecurity Conference, CS graduate student Ilakkiya Vijayakumar represented GW's growing WiCyS chapter and finished second in its Capture the Flag competition.

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GW Engineering Student Among Recipients of St. Croix Foundation Scholarships

July 18, 2025

GW Engineering’s Curtis Charlery, Jr., was awarded a Lang-Wise STEM Scholarship from the St. Croix Foundation, supporting his studies in mechanical and aerospace engineering.

Jingdi Chen at GW Engineering graduation

Alumna Jingdi Chen Joins University of Arizona as Assistant Professor

July 17, 2025

Jingdi Chen, Ph.D. ’24, will join the University of Arizona as an assistant professor this fall, where she will lead groundbreaking research in multi-agent systems and AI.

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nVent Names GW Engineering Alumna Diane Leopold to Board of Directors

July 17, 2025

nVent Electric appoints industry leader Diane Leopold to its boards, reinforcing its strategic growth with over 30 years of utility sector expertise.

CEO of Nanochon and GW alumnus Ben Holmes

Holmes’ Nanochon Approved for Human Trial of 3D-Printed Knee Implant

July 17, 2025

Nanochon, co-founded by GW Engineering alumnus Ben Holmes, gets Health Canada’s approval for first human trial of 3D printed knee implant designed for faster cartilage recovery.

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GW Engineering Students Invited to Join Cross-Campus IT Community

July 15, 2025

The Student Information Technology Association is a new student org designed to unite students pursuing tech-related fields around professional development and community building.