Pause for Applause

Pause for Applause

Pause for Applause celebrates the outstanding achievements of our faculty, staff, students and alumni. Here you'll find a collection of stories showcasing accolades within the GW community.

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GW Alumna Named Deputy Director for Congressional Affairs at U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs

Earlier in her career, Hamilton supported Navy SSP as a Systems Engineer.

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The GW Association of Hispanic Journalists Named 2025 Student Chapter of the Year

The chapter stood out for its student leadership and student success stories.

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GW Alumnus Wins National Award for Research on Moths

Yair Ben-Dor has been recognized by the Lepidopterists’ Society for outstanding student research.

Scott Pace

Elliott School Professor Appointed to International Advisory Board on Emerging Technology

Scott Pace will help guide global policy on advanced digital technologies.

Maranda Ward

SMHS Professor Given Prestigious Award for Advancing Health Equity

Maranda Ward is being recognized for excellence in health professions education.

Out-of-Sync Success Stories: Thriving with Sensory Processing Differences

GSEHD Alumna Shares Inspiring Stories of Neurodiversity in New Book

Carol Stock Kranowitz highlights the strengths of individuals with sensory processing differences in her latest book.

Gregory D. Squires

CCAS Professor Receives Public Understanding of Sociology Award

The recognition honors exemplary contributions in advancing sociology’s role in public life.

Lien-Yung Nyima Kao

CCAS Professor Received NSF Grant

The award will support the launch of the GW Experimental Mathematics Lab.

Public Contracting for Social Outcomes (Elements in Public Policy

Trachtenberg School Alumnus Co-Authored Book

The book examines how governments use outcomes-based contracting to improve public service delivery.

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SMHS Professor Authored New Book

The book is a reflection on identity, family and the complicated bond between father and son, set against the backdrop of Cold War America in the 1950s and 1960s.

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GW Alumnus Named Deputy Director of the Space Development Agency

Gurpartap Sandhoo brings years of experience and leadership to the role.

Sarah Shomstein

CCAS Professor Received 2025 Psychonomic Society Mid-Career Award

The award aims to raise the visibility of mid-career scientists who are making excellent contributions in their field.

Andrea Dietz

Corcoran Professor Co-Authored Book on Architecture Education

The book is a collective call to action for reimagining how architecture is taught and practiced.

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GW Dermatology Receives Research Grant to Study Atopic Dermatitis and Comorbidities

The grant was awarded to the team in the spring and will begin on Oct. 1.

Stacy Dean

Global Food Institute Executive Director Marks One-Year Anniversary

Stacy Dean has led GFI as the inaugural Carbonell Family Executive Director.

 

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