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Professor Peng Wei Briefs Capitol Hill on Project to Safeguard Autonomous Aircraft
September 2, 2024
Prof. Peng Wei discussed AI safety and cybersecurity for autonomous aircraft in a Capitol Hill talk, highlighting his NASA-funded project's impact on future urban airspaces.
GW Baja Team Races through D.C. en Route to Intercollegiate SAE Competition
August 28, 2024
GW's Baja SAE team showcased their car at Red Bull's Showrun D.C., driving down Pennsylvania Ave. and highlighting their female-led engineering efforts to thousands of spectators.
Pamela Norris Steps Down as Vice Provost for Research to Continue Her Impact in STEM Advocacy
August 12, 2024
On August 1, Dr. Pamela M. Norris, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, officially stepped down from her role as the vice provost for research at GW, having served the GW community in this role from 2021 to 2024.