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Shrey Patel and Ritu Patel

Award-Winning GW Student Duo Connects Agentic AI and Public Policy

January 28, 2026

Shrey Patel and Ritu Patel co-developed Ecosense to help policymakers craft smarter, more inclusive policies at DevFest DC, where they won the Most Innovative Award and were invited to DC Startup & Tech Week.

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Alumnus Jason O’Connor Leads Intel Sector at Leidos

January 23, 2026

GW Engineering and Department of Computer Science alumnus Jason O’Connor has been appointed as president of Leidos’ intel sector.

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Alumna Kate E. Koren Takes Deputy Director Role at CSIS Economics Program

January 22, 2026

Koren holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from GW Engineering and joins the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business as deputy director.