Nursing school takes first steps to institute student-centric goals, raise research profile
The School of Nursing is taking the first steps to raise its research profile and institute a “students-first” program.
Jared Gans
Student-run academic journal releases inaugural issue
The GW Undergraduate Review released its inaugural issue at the Science and Engineering Hall Thursday.
Researchers use virtual simulations to improve social skills in adults with autism
The study found that virtual learning programs can simulate changes in the brain, allowing young adults on the autism spectrum to more easily interpret emotion and identify social cues.
E-cigarettes can double heart attack risk, researchers find
While electronic cigarettes are often considered a healthier alternative to smoking tobacco, one group of researchers found this smoking option can have an alarming impact on heart health.
Students confront administrators about campus racism at town hall
Students packed into a room in the Marvin Center Tuesday to voice concerns about race relations at GW and push administrators to take action.
Public health faculty call for ban on research funding from tobacco companies
Faculty said that GW needs to adopt a University-wide embargo on taking money from tobacco companies to maintain academic freedom.
Elliott school professor leads effort to address sexual harassment
An Elliott school professor co-authored an open letter calling for strong sexual harassment protections in the national security industry.
Faculty turn to corporate research funding
The vice president for research said expanding agreements between professors and corporations is one of the office’s central goals this academic year.