CEC Communications

  • September 24, 2026

    As AI transforms computing, George Mason researcher Marcos Zampieri received two NSF grants to help students learn to use AI responsibly, securely, and effectively while strengthening the core skills they need for future careers.

  • September 16, 2026

    Soccer opened doors for Fernando Carreon Garcia, taking him from elite youth academies in Mexico to George Mason University, where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Systems and Industrial Engineering. 

  • September 15, 2026

    George Mason University hosted nearly 50 Japanese business leaders interested in data center technology, showcasing its cutting-edge energy and infrastructure research labs. The visit facilitated discussions with industry leaders and strengthened opportunities for collaboration between Virginia's rapidly growing data center sector and Japanese companies. 

  • September 14, 2026

    Computer science major and tennis player Shivaani Ganesh chose George Mason University for its strong academics, diverse Northern Virginia community, and competitive athletic opportunities, and has since leveraged her passion for technology to excel.

  • September 8, 2026

    George Mason senior Maddie Gebremichael went from curious freshman intern to future geotechnical engineer. As an intern at Terracon, she helps determine whether construction sites can support major projects, while building a strong career foundation of her own.

  • August 27, 2026

    Air pollution is changing, and George Mason researchers are studying what that means for humans.

  • August 17, 2026

    Postdoctoral researcher Mehrdad Ghyabi is leveraging drones, computer vision, and AI to develop innovative bridge inspection technologies that improve infrastructure safety, reduce costs, and support smarter maintenance decisions through advanced structural monitoring.

  • July 30, 2026

    George Mason University researchers are working with an innovative, electricity-free drinking water treatment system in Puerto Rico that could help small rural communities gain reliable access to safe water.

  • July 30, 2026

    The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) has awarded $975,000 to 13 cybersecurity innovation projects through its 2026 CATAPULT and ASCEND funds, continuing its investment in technologies and ideas with the potential to address critical cybersecurity challenges and create real-world impact.

  • July 14, 2026

    George Mason University has launched the Ambassadors of Teaching in the Age of AI (ATAA) program, a new professional learning initiative designed to help educators develop the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the growing role of artificial intelligence in education and society.