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The modern grid: where energy meets environment

On this episode of Access to Excellence, Leah Nichols and Liling Huang join President Washington to discuss how George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ serves as a living lab for tackling the Grand Challenge of preserving humanity’s future.

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From the Situation Room to Netflix: Schar School’s Larry Pfeiffer Goes Hollywood

Larry Pfeiffer, executive director of the Schar School’s Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy, and International Security, served as a consultant for Netflix's A House of Dynamite.

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George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ faculty awarded 14 grants from 4-VA

Thanks to grants recently awarded by 4-VA, faculty across George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ are leading or participating in innovative new projects to further research and education this academic year.

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George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ study reveals benefits of natural sugars in mangos

Clinical nutrition researcher Raedeh Basiri found that eating a mango a day may help adults with prediabetes by improving blood sugar control despite its natural sweetness.

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Fuse at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Square powers research and innovation through collaboration

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ celebrated Fuse at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Square with the same collaborative spirit that will fuel decades of innovation at the state-of-the-art facility in Arlington, Virginia. Hundreds of representatives from industry, academia, government, and the community came together for the grand celebration at Fuse on Thursday, which included Governor Glenn Youngkin speaking at the ribbon-cutting for the Energy Exploration (E2) Center.

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Pioneering study shows the benefits of foods with natural sugars versus added sugars

Can a mango a day keep diabetes away? Research by clinical nutrition researcher Raedeh Basiri indicates that mangos, despite having more sugar than many low-sugar snacks, may offer protective factors for adults with prediabetes. Learn more about this study.

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Cyber security engineering student excels at his internship for the second time 

When Noah Hinger interned at Surefire Cyber in the summer of 2023, his managers were so impressed with his work that they invited him back to tackle more digital forensics projects. Read more about his work with Surefire Cyber.

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AI plus mathematical modeling equals a new tool for teaching

Assistant Professor Ziyu Yao and Professor Jennifer Suh received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop MathVC: a virtual classroom where middle school students can work through mathematical modeling problems with AI-powered chatbot students. See how this advancement will support math education.

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The Grand Challenge Initiative — Bold Solutions for A Prosperous Future


Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) is a comprehensive research framework, backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment, to align university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas addressing humanity’s ultimate grand challenge. 

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Explore George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Grand Challenge Initiative addressing the greatest threats to humanity’s ability to live a peaceful, healthy, prosperous, and just existence. 


 

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Oct. 20-24 | Internship Week |
Nov. 10-13 and Nov. 24-25 | Mental Health First Aid |

  • Free Tickets to Select Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Arts Performances for Individuals Impacted by Government Shutdown |
       

George Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Athletics (Upcoming home events)


Oct. 25-26 | Women's tennis, UTR fundraising event
Oct. 25, 2 p.m. | Men's basketball vs. Alfred (exhibition)
Oct. 25, 7 p.m. | Men's soccer vs. Saint Joseph's
Oct. 26, 1:30 p.m. | Women's soccer vs. Saint Joseph's


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