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GW Engineering Named a Top U.S. School by Study International

July 3, 2025

Study International highlights GW Engineering as a top U.S. school for civil engineering, citing its hands-on learning, creativity, and real-world impact.

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Tianshu Li Collaborates on NSF-Funded Research to Engineer Advanced Ceramic Materials

June 27, 2025

GW Engineering Professor Tianshu Li joins NSF-funded work developing a new class of materials called high-entropy ceramics for use in high-performance applications.

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Engineered in DC: GW Engineering’s Innovations with Impact on Display at GW’s Inaugural InnovationFest

May 8, 2025

Members of the GW Engineering community played a key role at GW’s inaugural InnovationFest, showcasing cutting-edge research, student innovation, and impactful tech solutions.