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ARCHIVES Main Bootstrap NavigationHome Home Enter the terms you wish to search for. GW Magazine Leading Together As she sets a course for the future, President Ellen M. Granberg wants the GW community to know that she views herself as an advocate and a partner. LEADING TOGETHER As she sets a course for the future, President Ellen M. Granberg wants the GW community to know that she views herself as an advocate and a partner. SVG FEATURE When the Giving Gets Tough Innovators, artisans, activists—GW’s alumni are indeed multi-faceted. Lucky for us, many of them channel their expertise into products we can eat, drink, create with and use as decoration. FEATURE From Synapse to Silicon GW researchers are on the forefront of a revolution in computer hardware innovation—designing and fabricating computer chips that take inspiration from the human brain. FEATURE Dreaming Bigger Alumna and POPSUGAR founder Lisa Sugar pivots to funding—to power the future of commerce. ALUMNI PROFILES Our alumni are protecting the planet, fostering diversity and turning a new lens on disability. Here are some of their stories. Master of the Universe Ed Reynolds, M.S. ’13 , is saving earth one asteroid at a time. Fostering Diversity in Economics Chinemelu Okafor, M.A. ’18 , created the Research in Color Foundation to aid aspiring economists of color. Redefining Disability through the Lens of Art Award-winning filmmaker Reid Davenport, B.A.’12 , creates his films with an eye toward "removing systemic barriers in society." Flying High Ryan Patterson, B.A, ’22, M.S. ’23 , is a star aviation photographer. His unique top-down views of planes have taken off around the world. MORE FROM THE FALL ISSUE ‘GW, We Are Here Because We Know the World Needs Us’ Ellen M. Granberg’s inaugural address outlined her vision for GW to create change for the betterment of itself and society. GW Community Comes Together to Celebrate Alumni & Families Weekend The university invited its people both past and present to campus for a weekend of fun, reconnection and inspiration. Get to Know GWAA President Maxwell Gocala-Nguyen Maxwell Gocala-Nguyen, M.A. ’16, was initially drawn to George Washington University due to its welcoming and diverse atmosphere. Introducing the Newest Monumental Alumni To commemorate the historic occasion of inaugurating GW’s 19th President Ellen M. Granberg, five GW alumni were recently honored with the MonumentalAlumni Award. The Impact of Philanthropy Bookshelves Class Notes In Memoriam Office of Communications and Marketing 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20052 Download the latest issue (PDF) Contact Us[email protected]202-994-9029 Read Past Issues Campus Advisories EO/Nondiscrimination Policy Website Privacy Notice Contact GW Accessibility Terms of Use Copyright GW is committed to digital accessibility. If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access content on this page, let us know via the Accessibility Feedback Form...