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Alumna Dr. Trina Fletcher Named Associate Dean and Professor at UAPB
March 27, 2025
GW Engineering alumna Dr. Trina Fletcher was named Associate Dean and Associate Professor at UAPB, where she leads impactful research and mentoring through the READi Lab.
Behind China’s Rise to Global EV Leadership: Insights from Professor Helveston
March 25, 2025
Professor John Helveston, an expert on Chinese EVs, discusses China’s rise to global EV leadership in The Washington Post, Fast Company, and the Washington Examiner.
GW and SMU Develop Magnetic Tweezer System for Safer Robotic Surgery
March 25, 2025
GW and SMU researchers developed a magnetic tweezer system enabling precise, remote robotic surgery by allowing surgeons to see and feel the environment in real time.
Broniatowski Weighs In on FTC Inquiry into Tech Censorship
March 25, 2025
Experts, including GW Engineering’s David Broniatowski, discuss the FTC’s inquiry into tech censorship and whether social media moderation disproportionately affects one side.
GW Engineering’s Brain-Computer Interface Research Opens New Frontiers
March 24, 2025
Xiaodong Qu’s lab at GW Engineering develops brain-computer interfaces, with applications ranging from gaming to clinical applications, involving students in hands-on research.
GW Engineering Team Uniflex Named Finalist in 2025 New Venture Competition
March 20, 2025
GW Engineering’s Uniflex app, which helps students connect with clubs based on their schedules, has been named a finalist in the 2025 New Venture Competition.
Anousheh Ansari Featured Among Pioneering Women in Space
March 19, 2025
Outlook highlights GW Engineering and ECE Department alumna Anousheh Ansari among eight trailblazing female astronauts who made history with their space expeditions.
Professor Rau Supporting Development of Ground-Breaking Microbial Fuel Cells
March 17, 2025
With DARPA support, Prof. Matthew Rau is exploring how to use naturally occurring organic material in the ocean to fuel microbial fuel cells powering ocean sensors worldwide.
Zoox CEO Aicha Evans on Scaling Autonomous Taxis
March 15, 2025
Aicha Evans, B.S. ‘96, discusses Zoox’s journey from bold startup to deployment-ready, in a Wall Street Journal article and podcast, Bold Names.
GW Study on Misinformation Earns APA Editor’s Choice Recognition
March 14, 2025
A study led by Prof. David Broniatowski on mental representation and misinformation shows how “gist” messages can spread and counteract misinformation, earning an APA Editor's Choice recognition.
Prof. Xu Awarded NSF CAREER Award to Research the “Final 50 Feet” in Urban Delivery
March 13, 2025
Prof. Zhengtian Xu's receives an NSF CAREER Award to tackle the “final 50 feet” of delivery, aiming to ease urban congestion and improve last-mile logistics efficiency.