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Racing Against the Odds at Baja SAE Maryland
August 7, 2025
The GW Baja Team put their off-road recreational vehicle to the test at Baja SAE Maryland, facing several challenges along the way but remaining resilient and collaborative.
Professor Barba Flags Benchmarking Shortfalls in AI for Science
August 6, 2025
MAE Professor Lorena Barba calls for standardized, trustworthy AI benchmarks, warning that flawed benchmarks undermine scientific progress.
GW Engineering Student Among Recipients of St. Croix Foundation Scholarships
July 18, 2025
GW Engineering’s Curtis Charlery, Jr., was awarded a Lang-Wise STEM Scholarship from the St. Croix Foundation, supporting his studies in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
