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I-95 Bridge Collapse And Solutions, Explained By Professor Kim Roddis

June 14, 2023

The Washington Post interviewed Kim Roddis, a retired Professor of Civil Engineering at GW, to provide readers with a reason as to why the bridge collapsed and explain the proposed solutions.

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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.