College of Engineering and Computing News
February 2, 2026Researchers at George Mason are developing a way to "tag" biomarkers, making it easier to understand the impact of drug treatments.
January 27, 2026George 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.
January 26, 2026George 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.
January 23, 2026A George Mason professor is using machine learning to improve the yield of almond trees, a major crop around the world.
January 22, 2026George 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.
January 16, 2026George 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.
January 15, 2026Researchers are attempting to 3D print inexpensive prosthetic lower limbs for children, allowing them to run and play with their friends.
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.
January 13, 2026The 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.
January 12, 2026A study published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences validates a decades-old hypothesis by Nobel laureate Francis Crick, with key computational work performed by researchers at George Mason University.
January 12, 2026The third in a three-part series about George Mason's participation in the CCI NoVa Node. This entry is on research.
January 12, 2026George Mason University is preparing students to transform setbacks into stepping stones with a “Fail-a-Thon," a hackathon event where failing forward is the goal. The event, hosted by the College of Engineering and Computing, encouraged students to explore bold ideas under two themes: artificial intelligence (AI) for everyday challenges and tech for well-being and creativity.