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Alumnus Ram Bandaru’s Journey of Discovery and Impact
March 11, 2026
Ram Bandaru, M.S. '17, Ph.D. '23, excelled in aerospace engineering and plasma propulsion under Prof. Michael Keidar, now leading R&D in the power and energy sector.
Alumnus Bill Jessup Named Chief Nuclear Officer at Natura Resources
February 9, 2026
In his new role, William “Bill” Jessup, M.S. '14, will aid Natura Resources in transitioning its nuclear reactor technology from development to deployment.
Caught on Camera: Science You Can See and Art You Can Feel
Students experiment with techniques to visualize the flows of soups, sauces, mocktails, coffee, tea, caramelization and more–and display their creations
January 29, 2026
Last fall, 15 undergraduate and graduate students from across GW merged their scientific and artistic talents in the special topics class, “Food, Flow, and Photography."
