COVID-19:
SEAS Resources and Information
Please visit the SEAS COVID-19 Resources and Instructional Continuity page to find online instruction resources, student health and safety resources, and messages from Dean Lach.
Starting Fall 2020, SEAS will offer select admitted master’s degree students the ability to start their MS degree program online through our Flex-Start program. The Flex-Start program is ideal for admitted students who may be impacted by travel restrictions or visa delays. Visit our Flex-Start program page for more information.
Students looking to learn the full practice of biomedical engineering—from research and innovation to patents and regulation—will find it here in our unique biomedical engineering programs.
Leading Innovation
Dr. Igor Efimov will be inducted into the National Academy of Innovators in April 2019.
Shaping the Future
Dr. Emilia Entcheva, a pioneer in cardiac optogenetics, is advancing stem cell science and shaping the future of personalized medicine.
Using Robotics to Help Kids with Autism
Dr. Chung-Hyuk Park is developing a robot that may be able to help autistic children learn how to navigate difficult social situations.
News
Dr. Kay receives grant to study sleep apnea’s effect on Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Kay and Dr. David Mendelowitz will study the effect of obstructive sleep apnea on cognitive decline and the progression of Alzheimer's disease.SEAS celebrates 2020 Commencement
If you missed the live stream of the May 15 SEAS Graduation Celebration ceremonies, you can still watch them—and see photo albums and the faculty and staff congratulatory video—on the 2020 SEAS Virtual Graduation ceremonies page.Dr. Zara receives 2020 Trachtenberg Prize for Teaching Excellence
The Trachtenberg Prize is awarded annually to one GW faculty member in recognition of outstanding undergraduate teaching.Upcoming Events
August
19
Wednesday
STEM Virtual Networking Hour
12:00pm—1:00pm
The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering degree. Students have the opportunity to tailor their curriculum to suit their interests through a variety of technical electives.
