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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Moving Beyond an App-centric Approach to Support Vulnerable Populations' Privacy
February 2, 2024
In a new grant, Dr. Lucy Simko and Yasemin Acar from GW Engineering will work alongside researchers from George Mason University, the University of Maryland, and the University of Michigan to tackle the larger privacy ecosystem and examine vulnerable individuals’ privacy behavior in the healthcare context.
