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News
Intro to Engineering summer course for high schoolers; register by May 15
SEAS will offer a three-week, three credit Introduction to Engineering course, beginning June 7, for high school students. The course provides a hands-on project and experiment-based introduction to the various disciplines within engineering and applied science. Learn more and register.ONR awards Dr. Leftwich a $1.5m grant to study the novel propulsion mechanisms of the California sea lion
Dr. Leftwich and her team will study the novel propulsion mechanisms of the California sea lion and extend it to high demand underwater environments.Interesting ways we apply mechanical engineering at GW
Listen as Dr. Megan Leftwich discusses some of the very interesting ways that she applies mechanical engineering to biological systems.GW Today features Dr. Keidar’s cold plasma research
The GW Today article describes the ongoing corporate research partnership between Dr. Keidar and the biotech company US Patent Innovations, LLC, which employs engineering and translational molecular sciences to develop new medical devices.Upcoming Events
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree. Students have the opportunity to tailor their curriculum to suit their interests through a variety of technical electives.
