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GW Revolutionaries have a story to tell. Read their stories of how they’ve stepped forward into new possibilities to drive progress and push the boundaries of what’s possible on a campus without borders, in a city where world-class opportunities are just steps away.
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Camila Barbosa
Sophomore • International Affairs • Elliott School of International Affairs
Whether it’s gaining experience on the international, national or local level, Camila’s GW education puts her just steps away from her goals. The international relations and criminal justice double major has been an intern on Capitol Hill in Representative Darren Soto’s (JD ’04) office and the Embassy of El Salvador where she helped develop trade policy reports. This fall, she will intern for the DC Metro Police Department. Plus, Camila has learned firsthand from judges and attorneys as a member of GW’s Mock Trial team.
Sylvain Guiriec
Associate Professor • Physics • Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Sylvain Guiriec proves that GW is a launch pad in more ways than one. Dr. Guiriec and his GW students work on cutting-edge projects in partnership with NASA, from developing X-ray space telescopes and launching satellites to mapping gamma-ray bursts. The GW physics professor and astrophysicist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center leads GW’s partnership with NASA, creating student and faculty research opportunities at Goddard.
Edlyn Rochon
M.P.H. ’26 and Ph.D. Candidate • Public Health • Milken Institute School of Public Health
Edlyn hopes her passion for knowledge and her community will have a big impact. Working full-time at GW's Gill-Lebovic Center, Edlyn applies systems thinking frameworks to examine the complex, interconnected social determinants of health within Latino populations, driving equity through structural and policy-level solutions. This work holds a special connection for Edlyn, whose parents came to the D.C. area from their native El Salvador. The first-generation college graduate is now back at GW’s Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH) to pursue her Ph.D.
Amir Arrington
Senior • Business • GW School of Business
In the nation’s capital “where everybody’s on the move,” the senior business major, men’s basketball walk-on, Posse scholar and budding entrepreneur is keeping pace and thriving in his element. Priding himself on the relationship-building lessons he’s gained from GWSB, Amir has amassed an international network of students, alumni and local executives who have provided hands-on learning opportunities in real estate, hospitality and entrepreneurship. In turn, Amir is applying these real-life lessons to his own start-up, the AthLead Network.
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Every day, researchers at the George Washington University take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, delivering real-world impact and insights through their relentless pursuit of knowledge and a deeper understanding of our world. From advancing cancer therapies and the prevention of diabetes in at-risk populations, to building trustworthy AI systems and next-generation computer chips, much of their work is made possible through vital federal investments.
With support from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, NASA, the Department of Defense and other federal agencies, GW advances medical innovations, fuels economic growth, and prepares the next generation of leaders.
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