Sacred Sisterhoods: A Celebration of Black Women's Friendships on TV and in Film
Research & Discovery
At Columbian College, scholars and scientists join student researchers to challenge assumptions and
Advance the forefronts of knowledge.
Research
Discovery and innovation are a Columbian College tradition—from our century-long research partnership with the Smithsonian Institution to our state-of-the-art Science and Engineering Hall. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), George Washington University is a distinguished leader in global research. Whether our scholars are observing celestial bodies light years from Earth or examining the roots of diseases like tuberculosis and malaria, Columbian College faculty and students are uncovering age-old mysteries and finding solutions to 21st-century challenges.
14
CCAS research centers
and institutes
$21.6M
annual college research expenditures
490+
permanent full-time faculty members
850+
average annual
faculty media hits
CCAS Research Is Transforming Lives
Every day, researchers at GW's Columbian College take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, delivering real-world impact and insights through their relentless pursuit of knowledge and a deeper understanding of our world. From developing technology that advances early disease detection to building trustworthy AI systems and next-generation computer chips, much of their work is made possible through vital federal investments.
With support from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, NASA, the Department of Defense and other federal agencies, GW advances medical innovations, fuels economic growth and prepares the next generation of leaders.
Impact
Faculty Research
Columbian College faculty are prolific authors, awarding-winning scholars, innovators and artists. They are recipients of Guggenheims, Pulitzers and NEH fellowships, and are published in top media outlets and journals.
Student Research
From labs and classrooms on campus to field sites around the globe, Columbian College students work side-by-side with world-renowned researchers and scholars on a journey of cultural and scientific discovery.
Centers & Institutes
Columbian College is home to top research centers and institutes that explore an array of issues and ideas such as the origins of humankind, the inner workings of the brain and the growth of solar energy.
"Research has definitely broadened what I know about myself and what I want to do in the future. It's really changed my perspective on my career goals, and I'm very excited to keep going on that path now."
Sarah Schrup
BS '19
Faculty Research Conversations
In a video conversation with CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck, Assistant Professor of History Timothy Shenk discusses the impact of modern American politics on our democracy.
In a video conversation with Dean Wahlbeck, Professor of Political Science & International Affairs Kimberly Morgan discusses the policies and politics driving the immigration issue.
Research Making Headlines
Black Hole Eats Star: Student Charts Record Blast
Physics PhD student Eliza Neights was part of a NASA mission that recorded a gamma-ray burst, the most powerful class of cosmic explosions, lasting for days.
A Legacy Reconsidered: Native Voices Rewrite America’s Racial Story
In his new book, History Professor David Silverman reframes U.S. racial struggles to spotlight Indigenous identities.
In a video conversation with CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck, Assistant Professor of History Timothy Shenk discusses the impact of modern American politics on our democracy.
More Than Pretty Pictures: Space Telescopes Transform Science, Society
As part of a CCAS conversation series, GW faculty explored how images from the Hubble and James Webb telescopes reshape science and influence policy, priorities and public perception.
Tools of Change: Research Team Uncovers 300,000 Years of Technology Traditions
New research led by Anthropology’s David Braun reveals how early humans crafted stone tools during environmental upheaval.
In a video conversation with Dean Wahlbeck, Professor of Political Science & International Affairs Kimberly Morgan discusses the policies and politics driving the immigration issue.