SEAS Colonial Cable

Message from Dean David Dolling


First of all, let me wish everyone “health and happiness” in the New Year.

My first semester in SEAS is now over. It has been an enjoyable time. Unfortunately I have only been able to meet just a few of you. I am looking forward to meeting many more of you in 2009 and beyond. I have enjoyed a lot the few meetings I have had, from alumni just starting out on their careers to alumni now in retirement after very successful careers. In the process, I have learned a lot about your experiences in SEAS, the success this has led to, and your aspirations for our School. Your desire to see SEAS strengthened is palpable and contagious. I look forward to working with you to make this a reality.

Over the past weeks and months I have said to many audiences that we are at a time of “chances and choices.” SEAS now has chances that it has not had in a long time. We have a Board of Trustees, a president, and a senior administration that wants GW to be recognized for the quality of its engineering and applied science programs and is committed to strengthening our School. A new building for all of SEAS is on the horizon (more on that in later Cables). It is an exciting time, and we must choose to seize the chances presented to us.

We are also at a special point in the School’s history this year, as 2009 marks the 125th anniversary of the establishment of engineering at GW. This anniversary gives us a great opportunity to look back at our history at the same time as we look forward to the changes on our horizon. We plan to mark the anniversary with various events throughout the year, which we will announce in the Cables.

In talking about SEAS you may have noticed I always say “we.” I do this because no one person, group, or even groups can do alone what lies before us. We all have a vital part to play, and the role of alumni is extremely crucial. All successful engineering schools have a vibrant, energetic, and dedicated alumni organization working to ensure their success.

The faculty, alumni, students, staff, and other stakeholders have laid a great foundation on which we can build together. I look forward to working with you in strengthening SEAS further.

Sincerely,
Signature David Dolling

David S. Dolling, Ph.D.
Dean

 

News & Events

 

Message from Jim Howard


It gives me great pleasure to write to you as the director of development for the School of Engineering and Applied Science. I am very pleased to be here and I particularly look forward to meeting many of you in the days and months ahead.

This is an exciting time in the history of SEAS and we have some important goals to achieve under the leadership of Dean David Dolling. The need for training students in the fields of engineering and applied science has never been greater, and SEAS is well positioned to play a leading role in preparing leaders for the opportunities and challenges ahead. Our location in Washington, D.C., provides students and researchers with unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

I encourage you to take a closer look at some of the work that is being done here in areas such as high-performance computing, aerospace engineering, environmental and energy management, biomedical engineering, and transportation safety, just to name a few. With a world-class faculty and highly talented and motivated students, SEAS is truly a school on the rise. However, there is much to be done, and our success depends largely on the engagement, support, and leadership of you, our alumni and friends.

Throughout 2009 we will celebrate 125 years of engineering at GW! Dean Dolling and I are making plans for a number of receptions around the country as an opportunity to share with you the excitement and vision and for a chance to listen to your thoughts and interests. I hope you can join us when we are in your area. In the meantime, I would be most pleased to visit with any of you and can be reached by email at jphoward@gwu.edu or by telephone at 202-994-4121.

On behalf of all of us here at SEAS, thank you for your support and interest. Your partnership in the growing success of SEAS is greatly appreciated.

I wish you all the best for 2009 and I look forward to meeting.

Sincerely,
Jim

James Howard
Director of Development, SEAS

 


 

Prof. Zara Receives Two Sponsored Project Awards

Professor Jason Zara

Professor Jason Zara, of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has recently been awarded two sponsored projects from Imalux Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio, to investigate new technologies for epithelial cancer detection using optical coherence tomography (OCT). These projects, entitled “Microfabricated Unimorphs for Optical Fiber Steering” and “Computer-Aided Diagnosis of OCT Images of the Urinary Bladder,” will develop novel scanning technologies and algorithms for Imalux Corporation to assist in detecting early cancers in the epithelial tissues of the human body.

 


 

New Facebook Group For GW Alumni In Philly!

The GW Philadelphia Alumni Chapter has created a new Facebook group: GW Alumni in Philadelphia. This group is global so all GW alumni in Philly can join. Hopefully this will create a larger GW network for you and allow you to see more updates on what's happening at GW and with the Philly Chapter.


 

On Sale Now! GW Men’s Basketball - Tickets & Alumni Tailgates

Your GW Alumni Association has purchased a set of men’s basketball season tickets – so come cheer with fellow alumni at any home game this season! We will be hosting a series of men’s and women’s tailgates at Alumni House, as well as some games and tailgates on the road. Click here for more information and to buy tickets. Go Colonials!


 

Upcoming SEAS Events

SEAS Alumni Reception, Transportation Research Board 88th Annual Meeting

Date:

 Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Time:

 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Location:

 Omni Shoreham Hotel
The Forum Room
2500 Calvert Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.

Please join the Engineer Alumni Association and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering for a reception during the 88th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board in Washington, D.C. Alumni will have the opportunity to reconnect with former classmates, faculty, and current students.

Professor Steve Kan, Director of the National Crash Analysis Center (NCAC), will also discuss the award of more than $16 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation for “Advanced Crash Analysis to Improve Safety and Security.” The NCAC at GW received this openly-competed, major award as part of a five-year effort and as a continuation of its current research with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

This event is free of charge for all GW alumni and their guests. Click here to register.


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