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SEAS Research Furthers Development of Materials Able to Capture, Eliminate COVID-19 Virus Aerosols and Droplets
A team of researchers from the George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science has spent the past two years developing electrospun nanofiber fabrics for masks and air filters designed to sift out and neutralize the COVID-19 virus, generating significant research findings that could slow transmission as the pandemic wears on.
Christopher Alan Bracey Named Provost
Christopher Alan Bracey, who has served as interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs since June 2021, has been named the permanent provost of the George Washington University, President Mark S. Wrighton announced Friday.
From Nasal Swab to Results: COVID-19 Testing Explained
A step-by-step guide to what’s happening behind the scenes at the GW Public Health Lab.
Message from President Wrighton
Mark S. Wrighton, Ph.D., was elected President of the George Washington University January 1, 2022. "My strong view is that by working together we can accelerate the progress of GW as one of the world’s great research universities," President Wrighton writes in first message to university community.
Diverse Perspectives Critical to Meeting Tomorrow’s Engineering Challenge
Today’s students will find themselves one day working in jobs that have yet to be thought up, using technologies that have yet to be invented to solve problems that have yet to be realized, said George Washington University's new Vice Provost for Research Pamela Norris at the School of Engineering and Applied Science’s annual Biomedical Engineering Day on Monday.
Getting to Know Tierney Pitzer: New IT Program Director
Tierney Pitzer began her position as program director for the Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program this summer. She has more than 20 years of industry experience in software programming and IT project management in the DMV area, plus 10 years of teaching in higher education. Now that Professor Pitzer is settling into her new role, we wanted to give our readers a chance to get to know her a little better.
Mark S. Wrighton to Become Interim GW President Jan. 1
GW President Thomas J. LeBlanc will retire at the end of the fall 2021 semester, it was announced at a Faculty Senate meeting in early September. Mark S. Wrighton, a former chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis, will serve as GW’s interim president starting Jan. 1.
Onward GW: Return to Campus and the Classroom
We are excited to welcome students, faculty and staff to campus this fall. Learn more about the steps we are taking to prepare for your arrival to campus, including updating our public health protocols and reviewing and updating our buildings and classrooms.
Christopher Alan Bracey Named Interim Provost
As vice provost for faculty affairs, Professor Bracey has supported faculty teaching and research across all disciplines and encouraged faculty participation in decision-making.
Announcing Commencement on the National Mall for Classes of 2020 and 2021
The ceremony celebrating the classes’ achievements will be on Oct. 2, 2021.
Interim Dean for School of Nursing Announced
Pamela Slaven-Lee, senior associate dean for academic affairs and clinical associate professor, has been named interim dean of the George Washington University’s School of Nursing.
Celebrating a Top Ranking School of Nursing
On its 10th anniversary, GW Nursing looks back over its accomplishments and ahead at its future. (GW Today, 4/12/2021)
New Partnership Aims to Detect, Predict Health Abnormalities in Drivers
A SEAS research team received funding to develop artificial intelligence systems aimed at helping people with health challenges drive safely.
Registration now open for inaugural GW Digital Health Summit
GW is hosting its inaugural Digital Health Summit focused on the rapid acceleration of digital technologies in healthcare and the implications for healthcare and academic environments alike. Taking place virtually on the afternoons of April 14-16, 2021, presentations and discussions will focus on the state of the science, innovation and development with digital health technologies and the gaps and opportunities that exist.
GW Kicks Off Bicentennial with Virtual Celebration
Program included student and faculty performances, a documentary narrated by alumna Kerry Washington and messages from distinguished alumni.
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Commends GW Virginia Science and Technology Campus for Contributions in Education and Economy
“Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Loudoun Country Board of Supervisors hereby commends The George Washington University’s Virginia Science and Technology Campus on its 20th anniversary; and expresses its gratitude to the University for its contribution to the economy of Loudoun County and for educating its citizens to fill jobs of the twenty-first century.”
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