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Physics Student Guides NASA Mission
PhD student Nick Kirschner’s research journey took him from NASA labs to the New Mexico desert—and propelled CCAS astrophysics to new heights.
Learning & Discovery
Kermitops gratus, discovered by researchers including Biology student Cal So, pays homage to the iconic Muppet and adds to the amphibian family tree.
Faculty Spotlight
In her art history course, Lisa Lipinski introduces students to the avant garde work of French painter and sculptor Marcel Duchamp.
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CCAS by the Numbers
Cultivating Agile and Engaged Minds
Whether enrolling in a one-of-a-kind Dean’s Seminar, applying for a competitive research fellowship or being selected to live and breathe politics for a year, students can dive into unique learning opportunities in the nation's capital.
Learn how CCAS undergraduate students are engaged in exclusive learning opportunities.
Taking Your Career to the Next Level
Ready for a transformational graduate experience? At CCAS, the whole city is our classroom, and students emerge not only with a diploma, but with experiences that could happen only at GW.
Our 90+ graduate and professional programs can put you on the path to success.
Pioneering Innovative & Impactful Research
Biology's Arnaud Martin is applying CRISPR gene editing technology to study butterflies — and make breakthroughs in understanding biodiversity.
Learn how faculty and students are addressing today’s global challenges.
Changing Lives Through Support & Service
Thanks to a generous donation from philanthropist and former U.S. Congressman Gilbert Cisneros (center) and his wife, Jacki Cisneros, the CCAS Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute has empowered Latino students at GW for more than 10 years.
Educating the Next Generation of Leaders
Zaniya Lewis, BA '20, founded the nonprofit YesSheCanCampaign in her freshman year to inspire young people to change the world.
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"My fondest GW memories are the ‘in-between moments.’ My time is filled with amazing guest speakers joining classes and attending events across the city. GW has given me more opportunities than I ever thought possible. But the times I’ll look back on most frequently will be the memories made attending professors’ office hours, during late-night study sessions and group project meetings, and in the few minutes chatting with my peers before class begins."
Elizabeth Mintz
BA ‘21, Political Science