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FCC Appoints Alumna Kimberly Baum as Vice Chair of Advisory Committee

February 18, 2026

Baum will serve as Vice Chair of the FCC's World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee, bringing extensive experience in the satellite industry focused on policy and engineering.

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February’s Local Hero: London Faust

February 13, 2026

Each month, we highlight members of GW Engineering's administrative team, whose tireless work keeps our school moving forward. Take the time to meet February’s Local Hero, London Faust!

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Alumnus Bill Jessup Named Chief Nuclear Officer at Natura Resources

February 9, 2026

In his new role, William “Bill” Jessup, M.S. '14, will aid Natura Resources in transitioning its nuclear reactor technology from development to deployment.

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Computer Science Student Explores Structural Barriers to Health Equity

February 8, 2026

Malchiah Blamon, a senior computer science major, co-authored an article in MedPage Today that argues equity must be built into patient care and highlights how institutional structures hinder this.

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Doctoral Student Stephanie Caporaletti to Chair Graduate Program at Johns Hopkins

February 5, 2026

Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory announced that GW Engineering student Stephanie Caporaletti will chair its online Engineering Management program.

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Professor Tian Lan Named Technical Program Co-Chair for International Conference

February 4, 2026

As co-chair, Professor Lan will develop the technical program for IEEE’s International Conference on Computer Communications 2026 alongside NMSU associate dean Jay Misra.

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Helveston Skeptical of New U.S. Critical Mineral Stockpile Plan

February 3, 2026

Professor John Helveston is featured in the Global Times explaining why a $12 billion critical mineral stockpile won't easily end U.S. dependence on China.

January 2026 Newsletter

January 30, 2026

January 2026 Newsletter

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Caught on Camera: Science You Can See and Art You Can Feel

Students experiment with techniques to visualize the flows of soups, sauces, mocktails, coffee, tea, caramelization and more–and display their creations

January 29, 2026

Last fall, 15 undergraduate and graduate students from across GW merged their scientific and artistic talents in the special topics class, “Food, Flow, and Photography."

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Alumnus Vice Admiral Andrew Tiongson Appointed to Advisory Board of EX1

January 28, 2026

Alumnus Vice Admiral (Ret.) Andrew Tiongson joined the EX1 Board of Advisors, bringing decades of Coast Guard leadership to the company's AI and digital strategy.

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Award-Winning GW Student Duo Connects Agentic AI and Public Policy

January 28, 2026

Shrey Patel and Ritu Patel co-developed Ecosense to help policymakers craft smarter, more inclusive policies at DevFest DC, where they won the Most Innovative Award and were invited to DC Startup & Tech Week.

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GW's Online Graduate Engineering Programs Rank High in U.S. News & World Report 2026

January 27, 2026

Alongside nursing and business, GW's online graduate engineering programs bettered their consistently high position in the U.S. News & World Report's latest list of "Best Online Programs."