Program

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

AAAS is one of the world's largest multidisciplinary scientific society and a leading publisher of cutting-edge research through its Science family of journals. Their mission is to advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all.

Assistive Robotics and Tele-Medicine (ART-Med) Lab

Socially assistive robotics and machine learning / AI demos, including: (1) humanoid Pepper with multimodal interaction with empathetic conversational capabilities, (2) a robotic dog Go2 toward at-home interaction with activity monitoring and animal-like interactions and (3) a poster on AI system with audio-visual understanding of clinical perception on children's behaviors

About the Participant(s)

Full Name: Chung Hyuk Park
Title: Associate Professor
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science
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Full Name: Zhenhao Zhao
Title: PhD student
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science
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Full Name: Keuntae Kim
Title: PhD student
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science
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Full Name: Patrick Jair
Title: MS student
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science

Climate and Health Institute

Building on the work of the GW Climate and Health Institute, the newly funded Research and Engagement for Action on Climate and Health (REACH) Center is a multi-institutional partnership that aims to bridge big data with climate solutions that advance health and environmental justice. Our interactive data dashboard explores urban air quality and health outcomes in cities worldwide, giving attendees the chance to explore questions related to air pollution trends and attributable health effects.

About the Participant(s)

Full Name: Susan Anenberg, PhD
Title: Professor and Chair of Environmental and Occupational Health; Director of the GW Climate and Health Institute; and Center and Core Director of the Research and Engagement for Action on Climate and Health Center
School: Milken Institute School of Public Health
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Full Name: Jordan Fischbach
Title: MPH Candidate, Climate and Health Institute Research Fellow
School: Milken Institute School of Public Health
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Full Name: Rachel Clark, JD
Title: Policy Director, Climate and Health Institute
School: Milken Institute School of Public Health

Dell Technologies [Event Sponsor]

Dell Technologies helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry’s broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the AI era. GW students and postdocs can tap in at the Dell Booth for a chance to win a Dell Pro 16 laptop and accessories kit or a Dell Ultrasharp 27 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor!

George Hacks

George Hacks is a student organization at GW focused on driving healthcare innovation for social impact. The organizations hosts two annual events (Kogan Makerspace and Innovation Hackathon) that engage the GW and greater DMV community. George Hacks is excited to showcase a selection of projects from winners of the recent 2025 Innovation Hackathon.

About the Participant(s)

"Full Name: Eugenie Pflieger
Title: Co-Director of George Hacks
School: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
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Full Name: Benyat Yimaj
Title: Co-Director of George Hacks
School: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
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Full Name: Shrey Patel
Title: Winner George Hacks Innovation Hackathon 2025
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science
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Full Name: Tanvi Patel
Title: Winner George Hacks Innovation Hackathon 2025
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science
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Full Name: Ritu Patel
Title: Winner George Hacks Innovation Hackathon 2025
School: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
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Full Name: Meghan Bankapur
Title: Winner George Hacks Innovation Hackathon 2025
School: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
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Full Name: Kush Dudhia
Title: Winner George Hacks Innovation Hackathon 2025
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science
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Full Name: Rohan Rajesh
Title: Winner George Hacks Innovation Hackathon 2025
School: School of Business
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Full Name: Drew Sotell
Title: Winner George Hacks Innovation Hackathon 2025
School: School of Business
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Full Name: Dane Van Horn
Title: Winner George Hacks Innovation Hackathon 2025
School: School of Business
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Full Name: Lilly Shaw
Title: Winner George Hacks Innovation Hackathon 2025
School: Milken Institute School of Public Health
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Full Name: Anusha Shah
Title: Winner George Hacks Innovation Hackathon 2025
School: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
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Full Name: Dhairya Shah
Title: Winner George Hacks Innovation Hackathon 2025
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science
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Full Name: Anket Patil
Title: Winner George Hacks Innovation Hackathon 2025
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science"

GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future

This booth will present the activities of the GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future and the Sustainability Research Institute. Please come to meet our faculty and learn about the various projects under way. We would be happy to discuss opportunities for new collaborations during this time.

About the Participant(s)

Full Name: Robert Orttung
Title: Professor of Sustainability and International Affairs
School: Provost's Office/Sustainability
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Full Name: Vera Kuklina
Title: Research Professor of Geography and the Environment
School: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
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Full Name: Caitlin Grady
Title: Associate Professor of Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science

GW Brain-Computer Interface Challenge

Try a hands-free racing game powered by your brainwaves. This interactive demo showcases a brain-computer interface (BCI) that lets players control movement using only their thoughts. Learn how EEG signals are decoded in real time to drive gameplay, and explore the science behind this emerging technology at the intersection of neuroscience, machine learning, and interactive design.

About the Participant(s)

Full Name: Xiaodong Qu
Title: Assistant Professor of Practice
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science
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Full Name: Nawwaf Aleisa
Title: undergrad student
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science
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Full Name: Zeina Nweashe
Title: Undergrad student
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science
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Full Name: Sylvester Ampomah
Title: Grad Student
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science
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Full Name: Joshua Sherwood
Title: Undergrad student
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science
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Full Name: Susan Farlow
Title: Undergrad stu
School: School of Engineering & Applied Science

GW Physics: The Universe at All Scales

Demonstrations by students and faculty of the GW Physics Department, highlighting the research done in Nuclear Physics, Physics of Living Systems, and Astrophysics, from elementary particles to microscopic worms to the most energetic forms of light.

About the Participant(s)

Full Name: Mark Reeves
Title: Professor
School: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
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Full Name: Sylvain Guiriec
Title: Associate Professor
School: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
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Full Name: Axel Schmidt
Title: Assistant Professor
School: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences

Innovations in Mental Health: Using Play to Drive Discovery

Play is the oldest and most important tool for human growth and creativity. It is often treated like a way to distract children or an opportunity to burn off energy, but it has its roots in brain development and is our primary learning mechanism. Playful mindsets are the most creative and productive in our human resilience repertoire. Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy are two innovative and often dismissed approaches that build creativity and shift your brain toward a discovery-based life.

About the Participant(s)

Full Name: Dr Mary DeRaedt
Title: Director of School Counseling, Assistant Professor
School: Graduate School of Education & Human Development
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Full Name: Dr Maggie Parker
Title: Department Chair, Associate Professor
School: Graduate School of Education & Human Development

Slave Wrecks Project

The Slave Wrecks Project (SWP) is an international network of researchers and institutions that provides a unique approach to studying the history of the international slave trade. Using collaborative methods of maritime exploration and investigation, archeology, and historical research, SWP has been able to build and share new knowledge about the global slave trade and its enduring legacies. SWP works on archaeological sites, and we are present in museums, classrooms, and the digital space.

About the Participant(s)

Full Name: Stephen Lubkemann
Title: Associate Professor of Anthropology
School: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
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Full Name: Gia Kalyani
Title: Student Research Assistant
School: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
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Full Name: Meklit Teclehaimanot
Title: Student Admin Assistant
School: Elliott School of International Affairs