Teresa M. Donnellan

George Mason students, funded by the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, are developing innovative VR tools and applications at Great Victory Legends, a startup founded by Associate Professor Craig Yu, gaining invaluable experience for future tech careers.

The College of Engineering and Computing celebrates mechanical engineering student Peter Pringhayune and alum Jaden Newman’s acceptance into the prestigious Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) for summer 2025.

George Mason’s EAGLE program, funded by a $3.9 million NSF grant, will support cybersecurity students aiming to work for U.S. government agencies after graduation. The program offers substantial financial support, expert guidance, and hands-on experience through internships.

Mohamed Gebril is leading a project to enhance threat detection and cybersecurity response mechanisms using generative AI and large language models (LLMs). He aims to automate traditionally manual processes and develop novel methods to detect and mitigate prompt injection attacks, ultimately creating more effective threat detection systems. 

Tim McAliley leverages his extensive IT experience to teach a graduate capstone course in data analytics engineering at George Mason University, connecting students with real-world challenges and fostering their professional development. 

George Mason researcher Carlotta Domeniconi is working with the Department of Homeland Security to leverage machine learning and natural language processing to model—and uncover—human smuggling networks.  

From degrees in engineering and geoinformation science to her current role as a director in AI and machine learning, Adjunct Professor Aisha Behr brings a wealth of industry experience to the classroom, inspiring students with real-world knowledge and innovative teaching methods. 

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. 

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. 

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.