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Georgetown Dean to Return to Faculty Role in 2027

Georgetown Dean to Return to Faculty Role in 2027

Elena Silva will step down from her vice dean position to pursue full-time teaching and research in the spring semester.

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Do you believe administrators moving to full-time teaching roles improves the quality of university education?


Space

Live Poll

Should museums prioritize traveling exhibitions to reach more communities in your area?

Space

Smithsonian Awarded Grant for Night Sky Exhibition

The Smithsonian Women's Committee provided $120,000 to fund a traveling exhibit on light pollution awareness.

Smithsonian Awarded Grant for Night Sky Exhibition

Materials Science

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Do you believe integrating artificial intelligence into scientific research leads to better discovery outcomes?

Materials Science

Georgetown Physics Professors Secure Military Research Grant

Air Force researchers will utilize artificial intelligence to analyze defects in magnetic materials over three years.

Georgetown Physics Professors Secure Military Research Grant

Life Sciences

Life Sciences

Georgetown University Hired Abigail Dommer

The chemistry professor joined Georgetown in Fall 2026 to lead the new Computational Aerobiology Lab.


Environmental

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Do you trust reports from local officials regarding the safety of your local water supply?

Environmental

DC Water Found No Lasting Sewage Spill Damage

Tests confirmed the Potomac River returned to normal following a January sewer rupture.

DC Water Found No Lasting Sewage Spill Damage

Geography

Live Poll

Do you find that high-tech displays make museum exhibits more engaging for you?

Geography

National Geographic Upgrades Museum With Panasonic Tech

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration has integrated advanced 4K projection systems across its Washington galleries.

National Geographic Upgrades Museum With Panasonic Tech