Departmental Research

The Columbian College of Arts and Sciences is a magnet for top scholars and a catalyst for the study and advancement of a wide spectrum of artistic, social, and scientific imperatives. Departments are actively engaged in cutting-edge research initiatives, partnering with prestigious institutes and foundations. Faculty and students enjoy collaborative partnerships, integrating research and teaching in every act, and inquiry and dialogue as two sides of a single purpose. For more information on each of our departments, click here.

Centers and Institutes

The Columbian College also features special centers and institutes devoted to specific areas of research, such as solar energy, science and technology, history, literature, public service, and economics. For a complete synopsis of research being conducted at GW across disciplines, click here.