October 21, 2026Earlier this year, Doreen Joseph, BS CYSE '19, earned her private pilot's license while completing a PhD in computer science at the University of California, Davis. It might seem like an unusual pairing, but for Joseph, flying reflects the same mindset that has guided her education and career: embracing challenges before she feels completely ready.
October 19, 2026The Department of Cyber Security Engineering celebrated a national honor for Associate Professor Alexandre Barreto, who was selected for the inaugural 2027 cohort of EM-FUEL (Entrepreneurial Mindset for Future University Engineering Leaders), a leadership-development program supported by KEEN and Engineering Unleashed.
October 9, 2026The International Chinese Statistics Association symposium hosted by George Mason University brought together 500 leading scholars, government researchers, industry experts, and students from around the world to explore how statistical science is helping guide the next generation of AI innovation.
September 29, 2026George Mason unveiled a series of new quantum initiatives during the week of the 2026 Quantum World Congress, highlighting major investments in research infrastructure, workforce development, and industry partnerships.
September 22, 2026More than two decades ago, Songqing Chen arrived at a campus where some of today's research buildings were still forest. Since then, he has watched Mason grow, helped build a department that has become a national leader, and mentored countless students. Now he is ready to take on the new responsibilities of department chair for the computer science department.
April 8, 2026Alumnus Chris McFadden was recognized by the College of Engineering and Computing for his service and support of the college.
January 15, 2026George Mason University will establish Virginia’s first grid-interactive AI data center research lab, addressing emerging challenges at the intersection of data centers and the power grid. The lab will advance clean energy integration, grid resilience, and sustainable data center operations while preparing the next generation of digital infrastructure professionals.
October 22, 2025In July 2025, Associate Professor Nathalia Peixoto traveled to Uganda as a Fulbright Specialist and immersed herself in the vibrant academic environment of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). Her month-long journey was more than a professional endeavor; it was also a profound exploration of resilience, creativity, and connection across cultures.
October 7, 2025Researchers at George Mason University will collaborate on an NSF planning grant to develop resilience solutions and technologies. They will work with Indigenous communities, industry partners, government agencies, and six academic institutions.
September 30, 2025George Mason University continues to lead the way in the world of AI education, thanks to a new National Science Foundation (NSF) grant awarded to Aditya Johri, professor of Information Sciences and Technology, and Lawrence Cranberg, endowed research fellow at the Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong School of Computing.