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Climb to the top of Science and Engineering Hall for a guided tour of GW’s rooftop greenhouse—a 1,225-square-foot high-tech living laboratory buzzing with research and discovery! This vibrant facility is home to over 100 plant species supporting studies on insects, climate change, genetic diversity, and much more.

On the tour, you’ll walk through 400 million years of plant evolution, seeing how plants have adapted and thrived over time, all while learning about the cutting-edge research happening right above campus. Visitors will get a behind-the-scenes look at how scientists care for the collection and engage with the plants, as well as learn about student opportunities to study, enjoy open hours, or even help care for the greenhouse.

Named for Wilbur B. Harlan, a GW agriculture professor in the 1930s, this greenhouse blends history, hands-on learning, and scientific innovation. It’s a living classroom, a research hub, and a place to spark curiosity—come see how plants, people, and science grow together!

Registration is required, tickets are free, and space is limited to 30 participants.

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Step inside GW’s Canine Cognition Lab to explore how dogs and humans share more than just a home. Dogs are incredible social learners, often outperforming chimpanzees in certain communicative tasks once thought unique to humans. At the GWU Canine Cognition Collaborative—a branch of the Subiaul Social Cognition Lab—researchers study both dogs and children to understand how environmental factors shape social abilities across species. By examining the cognitive abilities of multiple species, we can better understand what makes humans unique.

During the tour, you’ll visit the upstairs of Horton’s Amsterdam House, see a live demonstration led by researchers (and a canine participant!), and get a sense of how our research uses fun, snack-filled games to engage dogs’ minds. It’s a hands-on look at comparative cognition, social learning, and the extraordinary bond between humans and their canine companions.

Students will also get a glimpse of the GW Anthropology Department, one of the most productive biological and social anthropology departments globally. Explore its rich history, including the publication of its own social-cultural anthropology journal, the first-ever academic fraternity for Anthropology, Delta Sigma Gamma, groundbreaking work on the Slave Wrecks Project (building maritime archaeology in local communities and collaborating with institutions worldwide), and continuing the legacy of Jane Goodall. Discover where curiosity, cutting-edge research, and a love of learning come together—human and canine alike!

Registraiton is required, tickets are free, and space is limited to 10 people. 

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Explore the unique materials housed in Special Collections at Gelman Library. Rather than a traditional tour, participants will have the opportunity to view selected items from a variety of the library’s collections. Special Collections staff and librarians will be on hand to introduce the materials, explain their significance, and answer questions about the archives, rare books, and other primary sources preserved at GW. This visit offers a behind-the-scenes look at resources that support research across many disciplines.  Stop by and tour the collection and dosplays at your own pace.   

The visit will take place in Room 702 on the 7th floor of Gelman Library. Participants will need their GWID to enter the building.

Join us for a series of virtual professional development webinars designed to support graduate and professional students in building skills for academic and non-academic careers. These sessions offer practical insights, expert guidance, and strategies you can apply to your professional journey.

Log in, play, and connect at our virtual game night! Graduate and professional students are invited to enjoy a fun evening of games, laughter, and community

Join the Fun!