Members of the GW Engineering community played a key role at GW’s inaugural InnovationFest, showcasing cutting-edge research, student innovation, and impactful tech solutions.
Department News
Recognizing GW Engineering’s Top Academic Achievers of 2025
GW Engineering’s highest-achieving undergraduate students for the 2024-2025 academic year were recognized at GW’s annual Academic Honors Ceremony on April 22.
Celebrating Immersive Tech and Student Collaboration at XRperience @ GW
On April 11, students and faculty from across GW gathered in the Science and Engineering Hall for XRperience @ GW, a high-energy showcase of augmented reality and virtual reality.
15th Annual Faculty Honors Ceremony Spotlights Excellence at GW Engineering
On April 24, Profs. Kartik Bulusu, Xitong Liu, Danmeng Shuai, Adam Aviv, and graduate assistant Guanan Zhang were honored for their exceptional contributions to teaching, research, and service at GW.
GW Engineering’s Brain-Computer Interface Research Opens New Frontiers
Xiaodong Qu’s lab at GW Engineering develops brain-computer interfaces, with applications ranging from gaming to clinical applications, involving students in hands-on research.
Computer Science Students Showcase Brain-Computer Interface at AAAS 2025
At this premier science gathering, GW Engineering's brain-computer interface demo, led by CS Prof. Xiaodong Qu and his students, captivated attendees with AI-driven innovation.
Exploring the Dynamic Relationship Between AI and Cybersecurity
At HICSS-58, Dr. Costis Toregas co-chaired a workshop exploring best practices and emerging trends in AI-enabled cybersecurity, highlighting GW Engineering’s role in advancing the conversation.
Computer Science Ph.D. Student Recognized with Google Fellowship for Pioneering Research
Collins Munyendo of GW Engineering earns a 2024 Google Ph.D. Fellowship for advancing human-centered security and privacy across diverse global contexts.
Google PhD Fellowship Honors Collins Munyendo’s Leadership in Computer Security and Privacy Research
Doctoral student Collins Munyendo was awarded a Google PhD Fellowship in Security, Privacy, and Abuse Prevention–an honor shared by only six students worldwide, including just two from the U.S.
Professor Robert Pless Continues Research with LAS as a 2025 Collaborator
The Laboratory for Analytic Sciences announced that Professor Robert Pless is a 2025 collaborator, continuing his partnership with the lab and advancing national security research.