Lunar New Year Celebrates "Year of the Horse"
With a resounding “Ni hao” [“hello” in Chinese] and a toast to the “Year of the Horse,” Dean Ben Vinson greeted guests gathered for the celebratory launch on January 31 of the...
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Vertes Scores $14.6 Million Grant to Study Bio-Chemical Threats
A team led by Professor of Chemistry Akos Vertes will receive up to $14.6 million over five years from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to find a way to...
Do the Math: A Hot Subject Adds Majors
For Columbian College sophomore Kendall Moffett-Sklaroff, declaring a math major was a no-brainer. No other subject even comes close to inspiring her passions. “It’s so cool to...
'Teaching Star' Brings Jewish Lit to Life
With a cast of literary superstar that includes writers E.L. Doctorow, Erica Jong, and Pulitzer winners Tony Kushner and Michael Chabon, it’s easy to understand why Time magazine dubbed...
So you want to be an archaeologist? Leave your Indiana Jones fantasies at home. At the Koobi Fora Field School in Kenya, students get their hands dirty. They dig wells, battle 120 degree heat,...
A Map of the World: GIS Certificate Offers Cutting-Edge Skills
From environmental scientists to bridge builders, from disease trackers to fire departments, more and more professionals rely on geographic information systems (GIS). The mapping technology has...
What guides the decisions we make? Past research indicates that our choices, both voluntary and involuntary, are separate processes in the brain. But, according to a study by Sarah...
When Columbian College senior Laura Kaye witnessed a bike crash on campus recently, she sprinted to action while others stood paralyzed.
Kaye instinctively ran over to...
Understanding and Cultivating STEM-Focused Education
A new study co-led by a GW researcher is taking a closer look at “Inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics” high schools for possible solutions.
Forecasting Wildfires: The Science behind the Destruction
This past year, raging wildfires have burned thousands of acres of land, ravaged homes, and claimed lives. The staggering toll of destruction underscores the importance of predicting when and how...