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Junhao Chen pictured with fellow participants of the 2023 DC XR Innovation Challenge

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...

Research Assistant Professor Yasemin Acar

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...

Computer Science undergraduate students posing in front of the GHC sign

Computer Science Students Forge Connections at Grace Hopper Celebration

Computer Science undergraduate students attended the 2023 Grace Hopper Celebration where each woman was able to learn from leaders in the field about exciting topics in computing, find mentors,...

Attendees of the event on Nov. 3 discussing

Introducing Students From Across GW to Careers in Cybersecurity

On November 3, the Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute and Computer Science Department organized a Cybersecurity Pathways Information Session for students interested in careers in...

Professor Narahari holding his award plaque

Recognizing and Celebrating the GW Engineering Community

On November 15, Dean Lach named the 2023 Engineering Faculty Excellence Awardees and the first-ever Staff Excellence Awardees to recognize faculty and staff who go above and beyond. Professor Bhagi...

Moderator Dean Lach and panelists Zoe Szajnfarber, Rebecca Hwa, Ryan Watkins, and Susan Aaronson stand with President Ellen Granberg

GW Engineering Hosts Multidisciplinary Discussion on the Powers and Perils of AI

Faculty at GW are taking a holistic approach to AI research and education to address both its powers and perils, as demonstrated by the panel "The Multifaceted Landscape of AI" during the 2023 GW...

Issouf Diarrassouba

Computer Science Major Reflects on Impactful Journey with Math Matters

Junior Issouf Diarrassouba is the lead tutor for Math Matters, a high-impact tutoring program with D.C. Public Schools.

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Incoming Professor Rebecca Hwa Named New Computer Science Chair

Incoming Professor Rebecca Hwa is bringing her expertise in artificial intelligence and natural language processing to GW as the new Chair of the Computer Science Department!

Dr. Costis Toregas

Promoting Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Address the Global Climate Crisis

Dr. Costis Toregas has been invited to speak at the 2024 World Environmental Education Congress on the role artificial intelligence and smart technologies play in connecting people to create a...

Dr. Shih-kai Chung being officially named President of NTUA

Computer Science Alum Named President of the National Taiwan University of Arts

GW Engineering and Computer Science Department alumni Dr. Shih-kai Chung was recently named the 12th president of the National Taiwan University of Arts!