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Mechanical engineering sophomore Lekha Shetty applies the discipline and problem‑solving skills behind her Team USA cricket success to her studies at George Mason.

A George Mason alum is using skills he learned in data science, user experience, and information technology to create a new, ad-free travel site.

Through national convention participation, employer partnerships, and a strong campus community, George Mason’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers helps students turn networking into interviews, job offers, and career‑ready confidence.

Researchers at George Mason are developing a way to "tag" biomarkers, making it easier to understand the impact of drug treatments.

George Mason University’s College of Engineering and Computing earned top recognition in the 2026 U.S. News online program rankings, with its online IT program for veterans placing among the nation’s best and strengthening the college’s reputation for high-quality, accessible graduate education.

George Mason University will launch the Space Forward Frontiers Seminar Series in spring 2026, a one-credit, in-person course developed with Northrop Grumman and the College of Engineering and Computing that is open to students of all majors interested in the space industry.

A George Mason professor is using machine learning to improve the yield of almond trees, a major crop around the world.

George Mason researchers are leading a Department of Energy–funded project to make AI more energy-efficient and private by using brain-inspired computing and novel spintronic devices.

George Mason University’s Xuesu Xiao, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science within the College of Engineering and Computing, and Michael S. Bloom, a professor in the Department of Global and Community Health within the College of Public Health, were among the 12 recipients honored by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) with 2026 Outstanding Faculty Awards.

Researchers are attempting to 3D print inexpensive prosthetic lower limbs for children, allowing them to run and play with their friends.

George 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.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded a George Mason University research team $2.1 million to create a nanosensor and imaging technique that could revolutionize the study of seizures.