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GW IEEE PES-IAS Chapter Achieves #1 Spot Among North American Chapters

October 6, 2025

For the first time in its history, GW’s IEEE PES-IAS Joint Student Branch Chapter has been ranked #1 among IEEE PES High-Performing Student Branch Chapters in North America.

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New NSF-BSF Grant Drives Collaboration to Understand How Religion Impacts Technology Use

October 3, 2025

Associate Professor Adam Aviv is collaborating with colleagues from Tel Aviv University and the University of Haifa to research how technology is used and perceived in streams of ultra-orthodox Jewish communities.

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Professor Tianshu Li Co-Leads Breakthrough Semiconductor Study in Science

October 1, 2025

A groundbreaking study co-led by Professor Tianshu Li was recently published in Science. The work marks a significant advancement in semiconductor research.

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Helveston on China’s EV Supremacy and Its Threat to US Tech Leadership

October 1, 2025

In Newsweek, EMSE Professor John Helveston comments on China’s EV dominance and how it could propel them ahead in autonomous cars and their AI navigation capabilities.

September 2025 Newsletter

September 30, 2025

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Understanding How Disaster Response Planning Differs in Theory and Practice

September 29, 2025

EMSE Prof. Erica Gralla’s newly published research helps uncover how and why disaster response path planning differs in theory and practice.

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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.

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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.