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Biomedical Engineering Student Co-founds New Interdisciplinary Science Magazine
January 9, 2026
Alongside Yair Ben-Dor, B.S. '25, BME undergraduate student Aidan Schurr co-founded The Catalyst, a new STEM magazine reframing the narrative for science students in D.C.
Environmental Engineering Students Win Top Awards for Innovative Startup LayerPure
January 8, 2026
CEE doctoral candidates Samarpan Deb Majumder and Zhaoyang Wang are reimagining water filtration with their award-winning, high-efficiency startup LayerPure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.