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Professor Saniya LeBlanc Honored with Presidential Early Career Award
"Doing Good Work with Integrity Matters"
February 28, 2025
Saniya LeBlanc received the highest honor for early-career researchers given by the U.S. government, recognizing her not only as a leading researcher but also as a passionate educator.
GW Engineers Sharpen Their Research Communication Skills at 3MT
February 25, 2025
GW Engineering Ph.D. students from four of our six academic departments competed in GW’s 2025 Three Minute Thesis competition, showcasing their interdisciplinary research to a broad audience.
Professor Saniya LeBlanc Wins Presidential Early Career Award
January 21, 2025
MAE Professor Saniya LeBlanc receives the prestigious PECASE award for her groundbreaking research on nanomaterials, energy conversion, and thermal transport.