Professor Robert Pless Among 2024 LAS Collaborators
Professor of Computer Science Robert Pless was one of 22 faculty collaborators selected to receive research funding from the Laboratory for Analytic Sciences (LAS) at NC State University this year.
Department News
Bolstering Artificial Intelligence Workforce Development
On January 17, Dr. Costis Toregas provided his thoughts on the challenges facing the U.S. in creating an AI-ready workforce and recommended strategies for addressing them in the future to a House...
Colloquium Illuminates Opportunities and Challenges for Software Developers in 2024
GW's Departments of Computer Science and Physics collaborated to offer a joint colloquium on February 16 when they welcomed GW alum Adam Hughes to give a talk titled, “Why you should be excited to be...
Solving the Latest Challenges in Engineering Systems
GW Engineering was well represented at CESUN’s 9th International Symposium, including conference leadership by faculty members from the EMSE Department and a presentation of cross-disciplinary...
Using Lived Experience to Study Security and Privacy Concerns Among US Immigrants
In a recent study, a team of researchers from the GW Usable Security and Privacy Lab investigated the intertwined roles of information, security, privacy, and safety through the process of obtaining...
TRAILS AI Institute Initiates Groundbreaking Research with Inaugural Seed Grants
The eight funded projects, totaling just over $1.5 million, will advance cutting-edge research and scholarship that spans AI design, development, and governance.
Moving Beyond an App-centric Approach to Support Vulnerable Populations' Privacy
In a new grant, Dr. Lucy Simko and Yasemin Acar from GW Engineering will work alongside researchers from George Mason University, the University of Maryland, and the University of Michigan to tackle...
Navigating the Evolution of Natural Language Processing: A Reflection by Rebecca Hwa
The chair of GW Engineering's computer science department has studied natural language processing since the 2000s.
Using XR Technology to Solve Challenges Facing D.C.-based Small Businesses
Computer science alumnus Junhao Chen, M.S.’23, took home 3rd place at the 2023 DC XR Innovation Challenge for his XR solution that addresses several critical staff training challenges in small...
Furthering the Discussion Around Ethics in Computer Security Through Philosophy
Through the paper, “Ethical Frameworks and Computer Security Trolley Problems: Foundations for Conversations," CS Research Assistant Professor Yasemin Acar provided philosophy-based considerations to...