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Dr. Adam Hughes giving his talk

Colloquium Illuminates Opportunities and Challenges for Software Developers in 2024

February 19, 2024

GW's Departments of Computer Science and Physics collaborated to offer a joint colloquium on February 16 when they welcomed GW alum Adam Hughes to give a talk titled, “Why you should be excited to be a software engineer in 2024.”

Members of the EMSE Department pictured together at the International Symposium

Solving the Latest Challenges in Engineering Systems

February 16, 2024

GW Engineering was well represented at CESUN’s 9th International Symposium, including conference and society leadership by faculty members from the Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Department.

Science & Engineering Hall

February's Local Hero: Jonathan Yoo

February 15, 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 February's Local Hero, Jonathan Yoo!

Professor Jonathan Deason

Handbook of Multi-level Climate Actions Reviewed in Oikonomia

February 15, 2024

Oikonomia published a review of the book professor Jon Deason co-edited last year, noting the diverse contributions of each editor and providing an overview of the case studies presented in each chapter.

The team of researchers from George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard Univeristy, Gallaudet University and Catholic University of America.

GW Engineering Leads D.C. Universities in Building Capacity for the Design of Neuromorphic Materials and Devices

February 15, 2024

Researchers from GW Engineering are leading a strong team of scientists from the Washington D.C.-Metro area to address challenges in emerging electronic and sensing devices with the help of a $1M DEPSCoR capacity-building grant.

Professor John Helveston

Unpacking the Shift in California's Driverless Car Landscape

Professor Helveston Comments on Chinese Firms Decision to Stop Testing on Californian Roads

February 14, 2024

Business Insider reported on Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi’s withdrawal from California’s autonomous vehicle testing program, interviewing EMSE assistant professor John Helveston for his expertise on the matter.

Testing pendulum shear wall concept at GW High Bay Structural Laboratory

Damage Free Structural System to Resist Large Magnitude Natural Hazards

February 13, 2024

Professor Silva is leading a collaborative research project funded by the National Science Foundation to develop an innovative construction concept that can result in systems performing damage free despite extreme hazards.

Prof. Zara's quad sheet explaining his research both in and out of the lab

A Tale of Two Topics: Innovating Medical Imaging and Broadening Access to Research

February 9, 2024

Professor Jason Zara exemplifies the diverse research interests of GW Engineering faculty through his two vastly different research thrusts, innovating medical imaging and broadening access to undergraduate research.

Dr. David Broniatwoski

Introducing Meta's New AI Labels: Insights from Professor Broniatowski

February 7, 2024

Reporters at The Washington Post interviewed AI experts, such as EMSE professor David Broniatowski, to comment on Meta's new labeling system for AI-generated content.

Members of GWUSEC in the lab

Using Lived Experience to Study Security and Privacy Concerns Among US Immigrants

February 7, 2024

In a recent study, a team of researchers from the GW Usable Security and Privacy Lab investigated the intertwined roles of information, security, privacy, and safety through the process of obtaining a visa and moving to the US.

Suresh Subramaniam

Professor Subramaniam Shares Expertise on Optical Networking

February 6, 2024

Professor Suresh Subramaniam was invited to share his expertise in fiber-optic networks during a three-part lecture on optical netowrks as part of the Peking University School of Electronics' Distinguished Lecture Series.

TRAILS Trustworthy AI in Law and society

TRAILS AI Institute Initiates Groundbreaking Research with Inaugural Seed Grants

February 5, 2024

TRAILS AI Institute announced eight grants, totaling just over $1.5 million, on Jan. 24. Each project is centered around one of TRAILS' primary research thrusts- participatory design, methods and metrics, evaluating trust and participatory governance.