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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.

Paulina Rodriguez

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.

Shu Hong and Rongqian Chen with their Best Poster Award

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.

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

Presidential Fellows Win Grant to 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.

President Granberg poses with Clark Scholars, GW faculty and representatives from the Clark Foundation.

Honoring Service Leadership in GW's Clark Scholars Program

December 2, 2025

Scholars from across all of GW Engineering's academic departments joined President Ellen Granberg for a dinner honoring the recent $11 million investment in GW's Clark Scholars Program.

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How Waymo's Autonomous Taxis May Reshape Rideshare Employment

December 2, 2025

Leah Kaplan, a Ph.D. student in systems engineering, explains in the Nashville Scene how autonomous robotaxis may not replace all rideshare drivers anytime soon.

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The Impact of China's Role in the Global EV Market

December 2, 2025

In a recent podcast, EMSE Prof. John Helveston discusses why a U.S. pullback from China on EVs is risky, and how engagement could strengthen America’s auto industry.

Dr. Tianshu Li

Uncovering Game-Changing, 'Hidden Order' in Atoms

December 1, 2025

CEE Prof. Tianshu Li co-led research finding that atoms in an alloy are not positioned randomly, but instead arrange themselves in “atomic neighborhoods.”

November 2025 Newsletter

December 1, 2025

November 2025 Newsletter

Shabnam Ibrahimova presenting her first paper, “Satellite-Based AI Mental Health Support in Space: Introducing Friender.”

Two Degrees, One Stage: Dual Master’s Student Presents Research at Global Congress

November 26, 2025

At the 2025 International Astronautical Congress, a dual master’s student at GW Engineering and ADA University, Shabnam Ibrahimova, showcased innovative research focused on improving astronaut well-being.

Chris King

Pioneering Progress and Giving Back: Alumna Chris King’s Journey

November 24, 2025

After a synergistic career in satellite communications, bolstered by her master's at GW Engineering, Chris King co-founded the New Neighbor Interfaith Alliance in 2019.