Research & Learning

Bob Smith at KICDC

Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Continues Its Global Reach

Effort is highlighted by an annual Tech Frontier program, in collaboration with the Korean Innovation Center, hosted at GW.

Protester holds "Stop Gun Violence" sign at March for Our Lives (Chip Vincent/Unsplash)

GW Professor Takes Leading Role against Gun Violence with Landmark Public Health Initiative

Milken Institute SPH’s Adnan Hyder will chair the Lancet Commission on Global Gun Violence and Health.

Boxes of produce at a market (Anne Preble/GW Today)

Beyond Farm to Table: Global Food Institute Launches Minor in Food Leadership

The 18-credit program at GW covers the way food systems interact with policy, culture, sustainability and more.

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New Study’s Findings Can Help Communicators Correct Online Misinformation

David Broniatowski of GW’s School of Engineering and Applied Science was the lead author of a new study of online misinformation and how to correct it.

Beachside structures in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Empowering Women to Lead in the Fight against Climate Change in Bangladesh

The Global Women’s Institute has received an NSF grant for collaborative, community-based research in the coastal communities of Cox’s Bazar and Chittagong.

Imani Cheers and her son, Isaiah, at the Essence Film Festival in New Orleans.

Imani Cheers’ Documentary Explores Love, Legacy and Loss

The film tells the story of her son’s journey as he connects with his South African roots while they both navigate the loss of their family matriarch.

Squares of dark chocolate

Study Finds Many Cocoa Products Contaminated by Heavy Metals

Dark chocolate lovers may want to limit their consumption to an ounce a day to stay on the safe side, GW researchers say.

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Thirteen GW Students and Alumni Receive the Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award

Thirteen GW students and alumni receive the Fulbright U.S. Student Program award, extending GW's global impact.

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Warehousing Industry Increases Health-Harming Pollutants

A unique study by GW researchers shows an average 20% spike of nitrogen dioxide polluting the air near huge warehouses, hitting people of color hardest.

Emily A. Benfer

Low-Income Tenants Find a Dedicated Champion at George Washington University

GW Law Professor Emily A. Benfer’s research sheds light on how the U.S. eviction system leads to health inequities.

ROBERT MILLER

Office of the Vice Provost for Research Transitions Leadership

Robert H. Miller’s appointment as interim vice provost for research will further build on progress led by Pamela M. Norris.

Bob Smith and Jim Chung

Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Celebrates Impact and Looks to the Future

Bob Smith will take the reins from Jim Chung, who built OIE into a globally recognized program during his 14-year tenure as leader.

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SMHS MD Program Receives Full, 8-Year Accreditation

The recognition LCME comes after a 20-month self study that included 125 faculty, students and staff.

Professor Hermann J. Helgert and his wife, Janet

Engineering Professor Hermann J. Helgert Creates $3 Million Fellowship Fund

Merit-Based Awards Will Support Doctoral Students in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Global Management of Soccer class

The Precipice of Global Soccer Education

By offering Management of Global Soccer course, GW is at the forefront of comprehensively teaching the inner workings of the world’s most popular game.

 

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