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15 Million Pulses and Counting: PhD Student Achieves Micro-Propulsion Milestone
November 3, 2025
First-year PhD student Guru Sankar Duppada developed a vacuum arc thruster that can reach 15 million pulses, demonstrating its ability to withstand the endurance a real mission demands.
Why Pickleball is Noisy: Professor Sarkar Weighs In
August 30, 2025
In Yahoo! News, MAE Professor Kausik Sarkar explains the science behind pickleball’s sharp, mid-frequency sound compared to tennis’s lower thud.
Coordinated by Schurr, GW Engineering’s AI Research Takes the National Stage
August 18, 2025
Determined to showcase GW Engineering's impact-directed research, rising junior Aidan Schurr coordinated the school’s booth at the 2025 SCSP AI + EXPO in Washington, D.C.
