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Ken Nidiffer, a seasoned engineer and former Air Force colonel, has dedicated over 30 years to teaching at George Mason University, where he mentors aspiring software and system engineers. 

George Mason faculty members recently presented new work on aiding first responders with AI at a major international conference.

Dylan Knoff, president of Mason Competitive Cyber recently competed internationally as a member of the U.S. Cyber Team.

George Mason University is using $1 million from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to enhance emergency response, specifically using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve training and other capabilities of the emergency communication systems in Northern Virginia.

Faris Megahed, a mechanical engineering student received the Dr. Oscar Barton, Jr. Endowed Scholarship.

From designing innovative courses to mentoring students and fostering industry connections, Adjunct Professor Carolyn Wilson is channeling her decades of expertise into empowering the next generation of scientists at George Mason University. 

From hosting technical workshops to organizing hackathons, GMU CS Club provides opportunities for members to grow both professionally and personally.

Today at Elon (Elon University): Missy Cummings shows risks of unfettered AI in Voices of Discovery lecture. Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center is mentioned, and Professor Missy Cummings, CEC, is quoted.

The American Bazaar: George Mason University and IIT-Ropar to use AI to boost crop yields in India. College of Engineering and Computing mentioned, and Gurdip Singh, divisional CEC dean is quoted.

Dark Reading: AI About-Face: ‘Mantis’ Turns LLM Attackers into Prey Evgenios Kornaropoulos, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science is quoted.

Kun Sun, a George Mason University professor in the Department of Information Sciences and Technology and associate director of the Center for Secure Information Systems helps the Navy ensure its cyber systems aren't hacked.

Erton “Tony” Boci found his way into electrical and computer engineering through a natural curiosity and a talent for math. His journey led him to study wireless communication systems, work on a national air traffic surveillance system, and teach cutting edge technology to the next generation of engineers.