Fins and Limbs Tell Evolutionary Tale
How did our earliest ancestors take their first steps from water to land? GW Biology’s Sandy Kawano follows the trail of “walking fish” on their giant leaps for humankind.
Illuminating Stories from a Famine
CCAS professor Tyler Anbinder’s latest project is the largest longitudinal research database of Irish Potato Famine immigrants in New York City.
Battery-Free Pacemakers Could Transform Cardiac Care
Researchers developed and tested a miniaturized, battery-free pacemaker that could improve future patient outcomes.
Six GW Students Selected for Clinton Global Initiative University
The 2020 CGI U cohort seeks to solve world problems on issues ranging from human rights to education.
In Photos: Students Learn the Craft of Cooking Paella
In the last “World on a Plate” class of the semester, students met at the F Street House to learn how to make the Spanish rice dish from chef José Andrés.
#FamiliesToo: Family Courts Discredit Women’s Abuse Allegations
A study by GW Law professor Joan Meier found that courts fail to protect children by favoring fathers in child custody battles despite a mother’s allegation of abuse.
University Launches Innovation Lab to Create Interdisciplinary Solutions
Space in Corcoran Hall will be open to all members of the GW community.
Mobile Device Security Is Key to Digital Future
Adam Aviv, a new SEAS associate professor, received a NSF CAREER award to research how users access and protect their mobile devices.
New Study Highlights Disparity in Black Financial Literacy
African Americans lag behind U.S. population as a whole in financial literacy and wellness, according to a GW report.
Researchers Discover Highest-Energy Light from a Gamma-ray Burst
Two GW astrophysicists were among an international team that identified a previously unseen component of extreme stellar explosions.
Carving the Thanksgiving Story
History professor David J. Silverman’s new book takes a close look at how the traditional Thanksgiving story distorts facts about Native Americans.
Elliott School Student Researches Childhood Vulnerabilities in Myanmar
Sarala Duckworth, a GW Undergraduate Research Award recipient, hopes to improve climate and conflict-based programming for at-risk youth in the Southeast Asian country.
Study of Vaccine-Related Facebook Ads Reveals Challenges for Public Health
The social media platform’s efforts to improve transparency have led to the removal of ads promoting vaccinations, a new paper finds.
Collaboration with China Is Critical to Achieving Climate Goals
SEAS Assistant Professor John Helveston published a commentary urging international cooperation on the development of low carbon energy technologies.
New Study Dispels Myths about What Makes Youth Sports Fun
Girls and boys alike say trying your best and working hard—as opposed to winning—are key to having fun.
