News
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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."