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Solving Urban Air Mobility Safety Concerns Through Innovative Research
August 30, 2023
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor Peng Wei was awarded a $1.2M grant by NSF’s Cyber-physical Systems Program to solve the current safety challenges surrounding the emerging area of urban air mobility applications.
GW Awarded a Sloan Foundation Grant to Launch Open Source Program Office
August 28, 2023
GW has been awarded a two-year, $685,652 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to establish an Open Source Program Office! Professor Lorena Barba will serve as the Faculty Advisor.
GW Rocket Team Successfully Launches Dual-Stage Rocket at 2023 Spaceport America Cup
August 10, 2023
GW Rocket Team built a 6-inch diameter, 18-foot dual-stage rocket and competed at the 2023 Spaceport America Cup, where they were the only team whose 2nd stage ignited as expected.