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GW Baja Team Trains at VSTC for International Competition
GW mechanical engineering students worked hard to build an off-road vehicle from scratch to compete in an international Baja competition. They have been test driving it at VSTC.
GW Researcher Advances to the Final Round of NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE
A team of George Washington University researchers were named as finalists in the $20 million NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE competition on Monday. The C2CNT team is led by Department of Chemistry Professor Stuart Licht, who team uses low-energy, low-cost technology developed in his lab located at GW’s Virginia Science and Technology Campus to transform carbon dioxide (CO2) into widely useful and highly valued products—carbon nanotubes.
Getting to Know Chris Deering: CPS Interim Dean
Christopher J. Deering was appointed Interim Dean of the College of Professional Studies, effective February 1, 2018, following the resignation of Dean Eskandarian. Chris, as he commonly goes by, is far from new to GW and has transitioned smoothly to his new role. Now that he is at the helm of the College we wanted to give our readers a chance to get to know him a little better.
Ali Eskandarian Announces Resignation from Academic Leadership
Ali Eskandarian, who has served for nearly seven years as dean of the College of Professional Studies (CPS) and Virginia Science and Technology Campus (VSTC), has announced his resignation from academic leadership, effective Jan. 31.
GW School of Nursing Celebrates Graduates with Pinning Ceremony
Keynote speaker tells SON graduates to keep studying, keep learning.
Autism Research Targets Transition to Young Adulthood
The NIH recently awarded more than $11.7 million to a GW-based research project on autism spectrum disorder diagnosis disparities.
GW Community Meets President Thomas LeBlanc at Proud to be GW Festival
This year's Proud to Be GW Festival had a special twist as it was the first opportunity for most staff and faculty to meet GW's new president Thomas LeBlanc, who began his service to the University on August 1, 2017. The Festival, held annually at the Foggy Bottom Campus and the Virginia Science and Technology Campus, celebrates the contributions employees make as being part of the GW family.
Get Career Help with a “Handshake"
Current students and alumni now have access to Handshake, a powerful and dynamic new online career management and recruitment platform launched this summer. Handshake offers many exciting features, including a more personalized & powerful job search experience, relevant career resources, events & news, and a seamless recruiting and branding experience for employers.
GW Nursing welcomes Dr. Janice J. Hoffman as Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
GW Nursing Dean Pamela Jeffries is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Janice J. Hoffman as professor and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the School of Nursing.
Elements: Water, Fire, Air & Earth
This exhibit by Larr Kelly is open to the public at George Washington University's Virginia Science & Technology Campus in Ashburn through September 15, 2017.
VSTC Hosts Health Sciences Career Exploration Workshops
Local high school students are empowered to make more informed career choices after attending VSTC’s hands-on workshop, a “Day in the Health Sciences.” The career exploration program included hands-on workshops on occupational therapy, medical laboratory sciences, pre-medicine, and emergency medical services management.
Local High School Students Shine at Congressional Art Show
Rep. Barbara Comstock's 10th Congressional District art competition, hosted this spring at GW’s Virginia Science and Technology Campus, drew 138 entries. Judges awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and honorable mention ribbons in each of the seven categories. The "Best of Show" piece will hang in the U.S. Capitol, along with winners from other Congressional Districts.
The Autism Sex Bias
Boys are diagnosed with autism at more than four times the rate of girls. Scientists are trying to figure out why, but this much is becoming clear: All that we think we know about autism is only half the story.
GW Researchers Conduct Flight Test of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) at VSTC
On a windy spring morning there was excitement in the air as a group of six GW faculty and students gathered at GW's Virginia Science & Technology Campus (VSTC) to conduct a flight test of a "drone," technically called an unmanned aerial system (UAS), under development for use by the U.S. Navy. The trial flight at VSTC is part of a multi-year development process to test the prototype's ability to fly and collect accurate data about when and under what conditions it is safe to land helicopters on Naval ships.
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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