Despite advances in women studying STEM fields, a gender gap still persists among mathematics degree-holders and job-seekers. Columbian College students and faculty are searching for formulas to solve the women and math equation.
As if real-life CSI sleuth Erika Di Palma, MFS ’07, isn’t busy enough tracking criminals in Los Angeles, she spends her off-hours designing a breakout new fashion line: Clothes, watches and apparel personalized with your unique fingerprints.
Economist Stuart L. Harshbarger, MPhil ’93, PhD ’94, and founding Dean of GW’s School of Nursing Jean Johnson, PhD ’93, both CCAS alumni, were among those honored for their volunteer efforts at the 56th annual Alumni Outstanding Service Awards.
Retired Admiral Thad Allen, MPA ’86, who managed the government’s response to Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, addressed governing in the technological age at the first Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration Leadership Forum, an event that carries his name.
Why do some individuals outperform others? Psychology’s Stephen Mitroff sits down with CCAS Dean Ben Vinson to discuss the nature of visual cognition and the mechanisms of visual memory, perception and attention.
Physics’ Alexander van der Horst and a team of researchers are building an instrument that will allow scientists to see farther into space than ever before. The OCTOCAM will bolster telescopes to spot astronomical objects with unprecedented precision.
Columbian College students received top recognition for poster presentations on subjects across disciplines at Research Days, GW’s annual two-day celebration of student research. Nearly 600 students showcased their work and competed for prizes.
From fine art and photojournalism to mixed media and virtual reality, Corcoran students are showcasing their art and design talent at NEXT, the month-long annual exhibition of cutting-edge thesis artwork. The highly anticipated event allows graduating artists to present their creations to the D.C. community.
Guggenheim Fellowships were awarded to Anthropology’s Sarah Wagner for her project “Bringing Them Home: The Identification and Commemoration of Vietnam War MIAs” and History and International Affairs’ Andrew Zimmerman for his upcoming book Conjuring Freedom: A Subaltern and Transnational History of the American Civil War.
Michael Bradley was awarded a $120,000 contract from the U.S. Postal Service for his work titled “Research on Product Costing Under the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act.”
Larry Medsker was awarded a $1,496,905 grant from the National Science Foundation for his project “STEM Teaching Excellence in High Need Schools: Teacher Preparation in the Nation's Capital.”
Abdourahman A. Waberi received the "Chevalier" Order of Arts and Letter Medal from the French Culture Minister.
