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Professor Shen Awarded NSF CAREER Award to Support Virus Research

September 26, 2025

CEE Prof. Yun Shen recently received an NSF CAREER Award to support her research.

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GW’s Tianshu Li Collaborates with Berkeley Lab on Semiconductor Breakthrough

September 25, 2025

Tianshu Li's GW team and Berkeley Lab reveal short-range order in semiconductors for the first time, using AI to model hidden atomic structures for microelectronics.

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John Helveston Explains Barriers to Used EV Adoption Despite Low Prices

September 23, 2025

EMSE Professor John Helveston explains how consumer perceptions and battery health concerns limit the appeal of used electric vehicles, which are currently priced remarkably low.

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Sofiia Khugaeva Awarded Knapp Fellowship for Impactful HIV Care Project

September 18, 2025

Sofiia Khugaeva, a senior biomedical engineering major, received a Knapp Fellowship to enhance HIV care access in underserved communities through innovative tools, resources and strategies.

 Anousheh Ansari speaking at GW in 2011.

Alumna Anousheh Ansari Named to Forbes' List for Tackling Environmental Challenges

September 18, 2025

Forbes highlights 50 leaders, including Anousheh Ansari, driving innovative solutions to combat the climate crisis and protect our planet.

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Caitlin Grady Discusses Ongoing Hydropower Challenges

September 17, 2025

While hydropower was the least affected by the recent GOP tax bill, EMSE Professor Caitlin Grady discusses the ongoing hurdles of permitting and licensing for hydro projects in Marketplace.

Lien-Yung (Nyima) Kao (left) and Yun Shen (right)

Professor Yun Shen Recognized with NSF CAREER Award

September 17, 2025

Using a systems perspective, CEE Professor Yun Shen's CAREER project will examine the transmission and control of environmental pathogens in municipal wastewater.

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Collins Munyendo Wins the 2025 John Karat Usable Privacy and Security Student Research Award

September 16, 2025

Collins Munyendo, a final year Computer Science Ph.D. candidate, was recently awarded the prestigious John Karat Usable Privacy and Security Student Research Award.

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September’s Local Hero: Hollie Schultz

September 15, 2025

Each month, we highlight one of the members of the GW Engineering staff in our Local Hero editorial feature. Take the time to meet September’s Local Hero, Hollie Schultz!

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Zeyu Fang Builds Solutions for Next-Generation Networks at Nokia Bell Labs

September 11, 2025

A third-year doctoral student at GW Engineering, Zeyu Fang helped Nokia Bell Labs tackle conflict detection and mitigation in O-RAN as a network systems research intern.

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Alumnus Dmitry Sokolowski and Company VOLT AI Spotlighted on Unite.AI

September 10, 2025

GW Engineering alumnus Dmitry Sokolowski discusses transforming security cameras with AI to enhance monitoring as CEO and co-founder of VOLT AI, enabling rapid responses to threats.

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Alumnus Greg Lundy Appointed VP of Technology at V2X

September 8, 2025

V2X names GW Engineering alumnus Greg Lundy as VP of Technology, leveraging his over 20 years in AI and cybersecurity leadership roles to drive its innovation and technology strategies.