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A student presenting her research poster at the 2026 CCAS Research Showcase

Student Research Takes Center Stage at CCAS Showcase

More than 250 students from across GW departments and programs, including math, displayed their scholarly work at the fourth-annual CCAS Research Showcase.

Lien-Yung Nyima Kao

Math’s Kao Wins CAREER Award Honors

Mathematics Professor Lien-Yung (Nyima) Kao was recognized with NSF’s prestigious honor for his work combining ergodic theory and geometry to test how orderly systems respond to chaos.

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Four GW Alumni Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List

Atticus Francken, B.S. ’16 made to the the magazine’s list of young professionals for 2024.

From left, CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck, donor John Dixon Sullivan and Math Department Chair Frank Baginski

Alumnus’ $1.5 Million Endowment to Support Math Department

A $1.5 million bequest commitment by alumnus John Dixon Sullivan, BS ’76, MS ’83, will aid faculty, research and scholarly work in the Mathematics Department.

Mathematics Professor Part of a Group That Received $1.5 million NSF Grant

Valentina Harizanov is part of a Focused Research Group employing innovative methods to solve major mathematical research challenges.

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Computer Science for Social Good

Samsara Counts, a senior majoring in computer science and mathematics, used deep learning methods to develop tools that help patients with eating disorders avoid triggering images online.