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Defense Writers Group Moves to GW, Joins New Project for Media and National Security
The Defense Writers Group, an association of defense and national security correspondents with 50 member news organizations from around the globe, will move to the George Washington University and
Minority Women Exposed to Toxic Chemicals in Beauty Products
Women of color have higher levels of beauty-product related chemicals in their bodies compared to white women, according to a commentary published by a Milken Institute School of Public Health rese
Ethical Research Is a Shared Responsibility
In his first public opening remarks as GW president, Dr. LeBlanc opened the three-day Quest for Research Excellence conference at the Marvin Center Monday morning.
Millennial Stereotypes Often Rooted in Myth
A GW researcher put together a special issue on generations and age and found that a lot of what we think we know about millennials is not backed by research.
Homegrown Terror a Growing Threat in U.S.
A new report by the Program on Extremism examines radicalization in Europe and North America.
GW Researcher Aims for Better Anal Cancer Testing
A George Washington University researcher was awarded more than $1.81 million by the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute to explore several biomarkers that could lead to
GW Establishes Program to Bring more STEM Teachers to High-Need Schools
A new program at the George Washington University will offer science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors the opportunity to receive teacher training and scholarships for agreeing to tea
New Tool for Measuring Police Interactions Reflects Discrimination Experiences of Black Men
Researchers have developed a new tool to catalog police and law enforcement interactions with black men, the Police and Law Enforcement (PLE) Scale, with the hope of documenting people’s experience
GW Research: PrEP Prescription Does Not Lead to Risky Sexual Behavior
A new study that examined medical provider attitudes toward prescribing PrEP to prevent HIV found those who already prescribe it do not see a widespread increase in risky sexual behavior among thei
Teaching, Scholarship and Support Honored at Faculty Awards
The George Washington University held its seventh annual Faculty Honors Ceremony Tuesday at the Jack Morton Auditorium, c
GW Launches new Innovation Center
Innovators across George Washington University have a new place on campus where they can kick around ideas for a business venture, receive help from mentors, listen to speakers and participate in w
The Next New Venture: Improving Access to Preventative Care
Twelve teams presented business proposals during the ninth annual New Venture Competition and vied for more than $300,000 in cash and in-kind prizes. Sen.
CO2 Technology Receives Duke Energy Renewables Innovation Fund Award
GW researchers who developed a method to turn carbon dioxide into an in-demand resource received the 2017 Duke Energy Renewables Innovation Fund Award.
GW Researcher Uncovers Potential New Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis
Allan Goldstein co-authored a paper on a potential new drug for the genetic disease affecting 70,000 people worldwide.
GW Researchers Help Build Advanced Astronomical Instrument
OCTOCAM will allow astronomers to study the visible and near-infrared light from astronomical objects in more detail than ever before possible.
Professor Honored with Fluids Engineering Achievement Award
Michael Plesniak uses fluid mechanics to help physicians weigh treatment options and simulate surgical procedures.
Student Innovations Highlighted at SEAS R&D Showcase
GW Researchers Design Facial Recognition System to Track Wild Lemurs
Protein-Fueled Fruit Flies More Likely to Produce Successful Sons
Faculty Senate Hears Updates on Research Funding
Leo Chalupa, vice president for research, said GW has improved its reputation in research.
GW Biomedical Engineering Researcher to Lead Global Study on Sudden Cardiac Deaths
Heart failure is a leading cause of death in the United States, but scientific studies have failed to translate to successful medical treatments.
Plasma Thruster Technology Developed at GW Licensed by Vector
The technology gives researchers a way to control small, inexpensive satellites in space and to make space exploration more accessible.
Newly Discovered Dinosaur Species Lost Teeth as Adults
GW researchers found that Limusaurus inextricabilis lost their sharp baby teeth as they grew older, a discovery that could shed light on bird evolution.
Americans’ Belief in Climate Change Tied to Local Weather Events
Researchers found that people living in regions with recent historically high temperatures are more likely to believe in climate change.
GW Celebrates Interdisciplinary Innovation with Opening of Cancer Center
The GW Cancer Center brings experts from across the university together to focus on cancer research and patient care.
Global Women’s Institute Celebrates Five Years
GWI has focused its projects on violence against women in areas of global conflict and how violence is impacted through immigration.
GW Researchers to Study Ancient Viruses in Cancer Patients with HIV
The $2.2 million award allows scientists to focus on fossil viruses that have become part of the human genome and have been implicated in certain types of cancer for patients with the HIV infection
Oxytocin Nasal Spray, Brain Scans Can Improve Treatments for Children with Autism
A GW researcher published two papers about therapies that could help families save time and money in identifying effective treatments for children with autism.
GW Researchers Awarded $7.5 Million to Study Child Health, Solar Cells
GW researchers were awarded federal grants this fall that will allow them to continue groundbreaking research across several fields.
Male Chimpanzees Are Bachelors, But They Can Be Good Fathers
GW researchers analyzed 25 years’ worth of behavioral data and determined male chimpanzees spend time grooming and caring for their offspring.
