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Inventors Community at GW Engineering Strengthened by NAI Chapter Launch
May 30, 2023
On April 26, GW launched a National Academy of Inventors chapter to honor its thriving community of researchers, inventors, and entrepreneurs across the university. GW Engineering had 17 faculty members inducted!
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Development of Electrospun Nanofibrous Air Filters for Controlling the Airborne Transmission of SARS-CoV-2
May 15, 2023
Professor Danmeng Shuai collaborated with Professor Yun Shen and developed electrospun nanofibrous membranes with a reduced fiber diameter and pore size to effectively capture coronavirus aerosols.
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GW Engineering is a Stand Out in the 2023 Faculty Honors Ceremony
May 1, 2023
Through granting a variety of university-wide awards, the annual Faculty Honors Ceremony recognizes a diverse group of talented GW faculty and graduate assistants who have shown extraordinary dedication to teaching, research, and the university