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GW Research Team Discovers Science Behind Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst
Scientists last year observed the brightest gamma-ray burst on record, known as GRB 221009A, and a GW research team has since published a groundbreaking study explaining that the burst's brightness was due to its unique jet structure.
“GRB 221009A might be the equivalent Rosetta Stone of long GRBs,” said GW's Brendan O’Connor, a sixth-year doctoral student who led the research team that was using the Gemini South Telescope in Chile to observe the event last October. "It's a massive step forward."
The team's study, “A structured jet explains the extreme GRB 221009A,” published in the journal Science Advances, will fuel future studies of gamma-ray bursts and motivate scientists to create simulations of gamma-ray burst jet structures.
GW Partners with NIST to Strengthen the U.S. Scientific Workforce
The National Institute of Standards and Technology awards GW’s School of Engineering and Applied Science up to $29.9 million to develop and train a diverse pool of scientists and engineers.
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GW Joins Prestigious Association of American Universities
Joining the top tier of preeminent universities in North America, GW has become one of just 71 institutions to receive membership in the Association of American Universities.
Save the Date: Presidential Inauguration
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends are invited to join us on November 1-4, 2023, to celebrate the inauguration of Ellen M. Granberg as the 19th President of GW.
“It was an inspiring experience to not only meet Bill Clinton, but to work alongside him to give back to the community around us. I am very grateful to GW for selecting me and my teammates to be part of this incredible opportunity.“
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