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Session 1 Recap: From Tools to Systems

January 5, 2026

For the inaugural session with our first faculty cohort, we moved past the "shiny object syndrome" of individual apps and focused on AI workflows.

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Professor Robert Pless Named LAS Collaborator for Third Consecutive Year

January 2, 2026

The Laboratory for Analytic Sciences announced that Professor Robert Pless is a 2026 collaborator, continuing his partnership with the lab and advancing national security-related research.

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Professor Lorena Barba Cited in New Op-Ed on AI in Higher Education

January 2, 2026

MAE Professor Lorena Barba's research on the use of AI in the classroom was cited in a Winnipeg Free Press op-ed regarding its negative impact on student comprehension.

A Closer Look at Alumnus Andre Douglas and the NASA Team Preparing for Takeoff

December 26, 2025

Alumnus Andre Douglas, Ph.D. ‘21, is featured as part of NASA’s Artemis II Closeout Crew, the specialized team responsible for preparing astronauts for takeoff.

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Lloyd’s List Honors Alumnus Christopher Wiernicki with Two Major Awards

December 12, 2025

GW Alumnus Chris Wiernicki, M.S. '83, was honored by Lloyd's List with the International Personality of the Year award and a spot on their annual shipping industry ranking before his retirement.

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Professor Helveston Published a Policy Article in Science on Revitalizing the US Automotive Industry

December 12, 2025

EMSE Professor John Helveston published an article in Science discussing how strategic collaboration with China can revitalize the U.S. automotive industry.

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Forbes Names Alumna Aicha Evans a ‘Woman to Watch’ in 2026

December 10, 2025

Alumna Aicha Evans is leading Zoox in the robotaxi revolution, expanding service across the U.S. following a successful 2025 launch in Las Vegas.

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Bridging Math and Medicine: A Spotlight on Doctoral Student Paulina Rodriguez

December 9, 2025

DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellow Paulina Rodriguez details her journey through applied mathematics with the FDA, GW Engineering, and Sandia National Laboratories.

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Eyes on Trust: Gaze Prediction Powers Safer Extended Reality

December 9, 2025

At MobiHoc 2025, members of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering won a Best Poster Award for their work on a "human digital twin," enhancing safety in extended reality systems.

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Szajnfarber Takes Key Role in Developing GW's Comprehensive AI Strategy

December 5, 2025

As senior advisor to the president on AI strategy, Zoe Szajnfarber will spearhead an exercise to map the applications of AI across the university and the associated opportunities and risks.

A virtual gathering this semester produced many smiles. Below, grad students enjoyed a "Spooky Monument Walk."

Presidential Fellow Jack Hatcher Helps Unite Graduate Research at GW

December 3, 2025

While gaining countless professional skills, this year's fellows received a Luther Rice Foundation grant to strengthen community and facilitate interdisciplinary research at GW.

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Expert Advice and Dual-Use Tech Pitching Showcase

December 2, 2025

At the final showcase of the Dual-Use Regional I-Corps Cohort, Benjamin Harvey of GW Engineering shared what it takes to balance working with the federal government and building a successful startup.