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Study Examines Jihadist Attacks in Europe, North America Related to Islamic State Group since 2014
A new report by the George Washington University's Program on Extremism examines all jihadist-motivated terrorist attacks carried out in Europe and North America since the declaration of the Caliphate by the Islamic State group in June 2014.
Early Drafts of a Classic Work of Islamic Thought Discovered
Two previously unknown versions of “Fath al-Bari,” a classic work that shaped the way Sunni Muslims understand Muhammad’s sayings and practices, were discovered by a researcher from GW.
GW Extremism Tracker: Three New Individuals Identified in May for Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group
The number of charges related to the Islamic State group issued in the United States since March 2014 increased from 122 to 125, according to updated research from GW’s Program on Extremism.
Making History: The Campaign for GW Surpasses $1 Billion Goal
The George Washington University has surpassed its $1 billion fundraising goal for the largest campaign in the university’s history, GW President Steven Knapp and Board of Trustees Chair Nelson Carbonell, B.S. ’85, announced Friday.
Board of Trustees Approves Fiscal 2018 University Budget
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New Study Describes How Surface Texture Can Help or Hinder Formation of Ice Crystals
A new study examining how ice forms from pure water found that the geometry of the surface that water is on can have an effect on whether or not it freezes, suggesting that surface geometry plays an important role in ice formation.
GW Establishes New Program to Bring More STEM Teachers to High-Need Schools
A new program at the George Washington University will offer science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors the opportunity to receive teacher training and scholarships for agreeing to teach in high-need school districts across the country after graduation from GW.
New Exhibition ‘Foundations for a Nation’ Explores Evolution of Designs for U.S. Capitol and White House
“Foundations for a Nation: Architectural Images from the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection,” a new exhibition at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, explores the story of the design and early development of the Capitol and White House that set the standard for Washington, D.C.
New Tool for Measuring Police and Law Enforcement Interactions Reflects Police-Based Discrimination Experiences of Black Men
Researchers have developed a new tool to catalog police and law enforcement interactions with black men, the Police and Law Enforcement (PLE) Scale, with the hope of documenting people’s experiences and perceptions of police-based discrimination.
GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 122 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
The number of charges related to the Islamic State group issued in the United States since March 2014 increased from 117 to 122, according to updated research from the George Washington University’s Program on Extremism.
Study Finds Bonobos May Be Better Representation of the Last Common Ancestor with Humans than Common Chimpanzees
A new study examining the muscular system of bonobos provides firsthand evidence that the rare great ape species may be more closely linked, anatomically, to human ancestors than common chimpanzees.
Study Finds Medical Providers Who Prescribe PrEP to Prevent HIV Don’t See Most Patients Increasing Risky Sexual Behavior
A new study examining medical provider attitudes toward prescribing PrEP to prevent HIV found that those who already prescribe it do not see widespread increases in risky sexual behavior among their patients as a result.
Protecting You from Landslides, Mosquito-borne Viruses and Nuclear Waste: Government Workers on the Forefront of Science and Leadership Win Arthur S. Flemming Awards
There are myriad threats in the world, and the winners of this year’s Arthur S. Flemming Awards are working on new and novel ways to protect the public.
‘NEXT’ Exhibition Showcases New Generation of Contemporary Artists at GW’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design
Emerging artists will explore the refugee experience, black identity, virtual reality and the intersection of deaf culture and football, among other themes in the new thesis exhibition, “NEXT,” at the George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design.
New York Metro Area Lacking Walkable Urban Places Outside of Urban Core, New GW Study Finds
Despite some of the most iconic walkable urban space on the planet, the New York metropolitan area has very little walkable urbanism outside of the urban core, according to a new report from GW's Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis.
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New Study Describes How Surface Texture Can Help or Hinder Formation of Ice Crystals
GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 122 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
Study Finds Bonobos May Be Better Representation of the Last Common Ancestor with Humans than Common Chimpanzees
GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 117 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 115 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
Researchers Design Facial Recognition System as a Less Invasive Approach to Tracking Lemurs in the Wild
GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 114 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
New study finds evolution of brain and tooth size were not linked in humans
Americans’ Likeliness to Believe in Climate Change Connected to Geographic Location and Local Weather Events, Study Finds
New Study Describes How Surface Texture Can Help or Hinder Formation of Ice Crystals
A new study examining how ice forms from pure water found that the geometry of the surface that water is on can have an effect on whether or not it freezes, suggesting that surface geometry plays an important role in ice formation.GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 122 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
The number of charges related to the Islamic State group issued in the United States since March 2014 increased from 117 to 122, according to updated research from the George Washington University’s Program on Extremism.Study Finds Bonobos May Be Better Representation of the Last Common Ancestor with Humans than Common Chimpanzees
A new study examining the muscular system of bonobos provides firsthand evidence that the rare great ape species may be more closely linked, anatomically, to human ancestors than common chimpanzees.GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 117 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
The number of charges related to the Islamic State group issued in the United States since March 2014 increased from 115 to 117, according to updated research from the George Washington University’s Program on Extremism.GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 115 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
The number of charges related to the Islamic State group issued in the United States since March 2014 increased from 114 to 115, according to updated research from the George Washington University’s Program on Extremism.Researchers Design Facial Recognition System as a Less Invasive Approach to Tracking Lemurs in the Wild
A team of researchers has developed a new computer-assisted recognition system that can identify individual lemurs in the wild by their facial characteristics and ultimately help to build a database for long-term research on lemur species.GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 114 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
The number of charges related to the Islamic State group issued in the United States since March 2014 increased from 113 to 114, according to updated research from the George Washington University’s Program on Extremism.New study finds evolution of brain and tooth size were not linked in humans
The finding suggests that our brains and teeth did not evolve in lock step and were likely influenced by different ecological and behavioral factors.Americans’ Likeliness to Believe in Climate Change Connected to Geographic Location and Local Weather Events, Study Finds
A new study finds local weather may play an important role in Americans’ belief in climate change.Recent News from GW Today
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