1177 B.C.: A Graphic History of the Year Civilization Collapsed
At Columbian College, scholars and scientists join student researchers to challenge assumptions and
Advance the forefronts of knowledge.
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.
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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.
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.
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
A Changing Supreme Court: Politics and Polarization
Public pressure and the increasingly politicized process in nominating justices is changing perceptions of the court’s role.
Green Chemistry Forges Path Forward
Adelina Voutchkova-Kostal, co-director of GW’s Environmental Green Chemistry Graduate Program, is addressing the challenges of switching to safer chemicals.
Large Grants Fund Innovative Research
A significant number of research grants were awarded this year to CCAS scholars from top research organizations.
Salamander Species Shed Evolutionary Light
Three new black-bellied salamanders once thought to be a single species were discovered in the southern Appalachian Mountains by a CCAS research team.
Proof of Life: How Data Impacts the Real World
As an applied statistician, Professor of Statistics Qing Pan informs public health policy and testifies in courts.
Study: Transportation Expenses Drive Urban Cost of Living
CCAS economists and alumni determined that longer commutes affect the cost of living in large cities more than zoning restrictions.
Hair-Raiser: Primate Fur Teases Human Evolution
Researchers from the Center for the Advanced Study of Human Paleobiology (CASHP) examined the factors driving hair variation in a wild population of lemurs.
Unionized Nursing Homes Have Lower COVID Rates
A study led by Professor Adam Dean found that residents and workers at unionized nursing homes experienced lower mortality and infection rates than otherwise.