Rebranding North Korea: Changes in Consumer Culture and Visual Media
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.
13
CCAS research centers
and institutes
$21M
annual college research expenditures
500+
permanent full-time faculty members
720+
average annual
faculty media hits
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 Wahlbeck, History's Katrin Schultheiss discusses the challenges and opportunities regarding the use of AI in the humanities.
The Ancient World: Collapse and Resilience
In a video conversation with CCAS Dean Wahlbeck, Professor Eric Cline discusses the collapse and resilience of the ancient world, and lessons for today.
Research Making Headlines
Time to Shine: CCAS Showcase Highlights Student Research
More than 200 undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines displayed their scholarly work at the third annual CCAS Research Showcase.
The Art of Uncertainty: In Stats Class, Probability is a Passion
In his Dean’s Seminar on the Science of Uncertainty, Professor Hosam M. Mahmoud turns stories into statistics as he finds the elegance in equations.
GW Among Top Fulbright Producers for 2024–25
The university produced 13 Fulbright U.S. Students and five Fulbright U.S. Scholars in the academic year.
Behavior Linked to Language in Young Children
A new study led by CCAS speech scientist Malathi Thothathiri provides the first solid evidence connecting executive functioning to youth language development.
Study: ADHD Links to Autism in Adults
New research led by Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences’ Gregory L. Wallace provides health insights into the intersection of autism and ADHD in adulthood.
Bouchet Society Students Recognized for Research and Advocacy
Five PhD students will be inducted into the prestigious Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, which celebrates excellence and diversity.