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Research Ecosystem Report Highlights Need for Communication, Strategic Investment
A new faculty-led report identifying how to strengthen George Washington University’s research ecosystem has been released, ma
Milken Institute SPH Launches COVID-19 Study to Protect Healthcare Workers
The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health launched a new study that will begin testing for signs of infection and immunit
SEAS Researcher Developing Air Filters That Could Trap COVID-19 Virus
A researcher at the George Washington University is developing nanofiber fabrics for masks and air filters that might not only filter out the COVID-19 virus more effectively, but also could prevent
GW Honors Distinguished Faculty
The George Washington University announced the winners of its 10th annual Faculty Honors awards last week, celebrating faculty for teaching, research and service to the university.
In the Lion’s Mouth: Site Equips Health Care Providers to Respond to COVID-19
Emergency physician Jordan Selzer, a fellow of disaster and operational medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, has long been interested in how health c
Q & A: How Does COVID-19 Highlight Health Disparities?
About one third of people hospitalized from COVID-19 in March were African American, according to recent data from the
What’s the Big Idea: A Potential Replacement for Blood in the Transfusion System
Lucas Vining is out for blood.
Obesity May Impact Mortality in COVID-19 Patients
Reports coming in from COVID-19 patients in Italy and China, as well as data from the H1N1 influenza pandemic, suggest that obesity is likely a pre-existing condition that can exacerbate COVID-19,
New GW Study: Violence against Women and Girls Is Preventable
Across the globe 35 percent of woman will experience sexual or physical intimate partner violence, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Using Satellite Data to Improve Climate Models
Leila Farhadi, an assistant professor in the School of Engineering and Applied Science Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is researching a ne
How Does Twitter Shape the Conversation around Covid-19?
Researchers at the George Washington University are part of a multi-institutional initiative to create an open database tracking online attitudes toward COVID-19, an essential tool for researchers
SEAS Professor Developing Medical Equipment Decontamination System to Battle COVID-19
As caregivers struggle with medical equipment shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, George Washington University Professor Michael Keidar is helping develop a “plasma brush” that could help them
CCAS Researcher Sheds Light on ‘Bizarre’ Turtle Ant Evolution
A new paper by Scott Powell, associate professor of biology in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, reveals that turtle ant evolu
Using Chemistry to Understand Ancient Asian Art
The black ink used in Asian art was chosen by each artist with particular care.
Powerful Sequencing Technology Sheds Light on D.C.’s HIV Epidemic
Despite significant progress against HIV/AIDS, the nation’s capital is still battling an HIV epidemic with rates that are five times higher than the national average.
Using Social Media to Understand the Vaccine Debate in China
Vaccine acceptance is a crucial public health issue that has been exacerbated by the use of social media to spread content expressing vaccine hesitancy, according to a
Using Advanced Materials to Solve an Age-Old Problem
When resources like coal, natural gas and the sun’s rays are converted to energy, you can never transform 100% of that input into electricity.
Unifying Human Conflict using Data Science
A new paper by CCAS professor Neil Johnson finds a mathematical pattern in human conflict using data science.
Negative Encounters with Police Have Mental Health Consequences for Black Men
Adversarial encounters with police have a powerful negative effect on black men’s mental health, as do efforts to avoid such encounters, according to a study from a team at the George Washington Un
Collections Website Offers Research Opportunities
The George Washington University has launched its pilot collections website, a work in progress presenting high-resolution photographs of and information
Student Researcher Examines Genetics Variation and Personality
Cassandra White, a senior majoring in biology and public health, is researching what kind of impact genetic and environmental factors have on primates’ personality—a key question in the debate on h
George Hacks Hosts Third Annual Medical Solutions Hackathon
George Washington University student-innovators came together this weekend to cultivate innovation in medical technology and solutions as part of the third annual George Hacks Medical Solutions Hac
Race: The New Critical Idiom
Race is not just skin color but is actually a collection of other elements, such as language, access to resources and life experiences, that come together to form what people think of as race, said
Fins and Limbs Tell Evolutionary Tale
About 400 million years ago, our early ancestors took their first hesitant steps out of the primordial seas on to land.
But did they really step? Or did they crawl? Or wiggle?
High-Impact Research Strategic Planning Committee Holds Third Public Forum
The third High-Impact Research Strategic Planning Committee public forum was held on Tuesday, giving the George Washington Univ
Battery-Free Pacemakers Could Transform Cardiac Care
Researchers have developed and tested for the first time in vivo a miniaturized, battery-free pacemaker that supports optical and
GW Undergraduate Review Provides Support System for Student Researchers
The GW Undergraduate Review (GWUR), a student organization that promotes research done by George Washington University undergraduates, is focused on building a st
New Film Highlights Environmental, Social Costs of Belo Monte Dam
A new film produced by a faculty member in the Milken Institute School of Public Health sheds light on the steep environmental and social costs of Brazil’s Belo Monte dam.
Mobile Device Security Is Key to Digital Future
Most savvy tech users know they should be using strong passwords to protect their online accounts and update them if they become compromised—but have you ever changed the PIN to unlock your phone?
New Program Accelerates Women-led Student Businesses
Evelyn Ramirez, a senior majoring in American studies, conceptualized an app last spring in her entrepreneurship course that would help women who experienced sexual harassment in the workplace.
