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Professor Rau Supporting Development of Ground-Breaking Microbial Fuel Cells
March 17, 2025
With DARPA support, Prof. Matthew Rau is exploring how to use naturally occurring organic material in the ocean to fuel microbial fuel cells powering ocean sensors worldwide.
Alumnus Akash Dhruv Featured in Argonne’s Scientific Computing Spotlight
March 6, 2025
GW Engineering alumnus Akash Dhruv was featured in Argonne National Laboratory’s spotlight on former Givens Associates shaping the future of scientific computing.
Lorena Barba Honors Mentor Margot Duhalde in GW Today Collection
March 2, 2025
GW Today highlights Lorena Barba’s tribute to her mentor, WWII aviator Margot Duhalde, in the 2025 collection celebrating women who shaped the lives of GW community members.