Martha Bushong

George Mason University College of Engineering and Computing is to be part of the CyManII network as they were recognized by President Joe Biden and the White House Administration for efforts to train the next generation of manufacturers in cybersecurity.

George Mason University Professor Aditya Johri has received a Fulbright-Nokia Distinguished Chair in Information and Communication Technologies award to conduct research in Finland during the 2021-22 academic year. Johri is a professor in the Department of Information Sciences and Technology in Mason's College of Engineering and Computing.

Mason's Michael Buschmann and his team have developed technology that could help make COVID-19 vaccines less costly, with fewer side-effects and more available.

In an initiative funded by the Northern Virginia Node of the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), George Mason University partnered with the Children's Science Center and local cybersecurity firms to help expand the pipeline of cybersecurity professionals.

The ADVANCE partnership between Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and George Mason University (Mason) gives NOVA students targeted, personalized support to complete their bachelor's degrees in a timely manner and save money. In addition to cost savings, the benefits of the program include an aligned curriculum, access to facilities and events, no additional application, co-enrollment, and more.

Congratulations to Professor Danny Menascé, the 2021 winner of the David J. King Teaching Award. This annual award is presented to a faculty member who has made significant, long-term contributions to the overall educational excellence of the university.

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) approved the move to establish a School of Computing at Mason—the first such school in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Cybersecurity experts from Mason’s College of Engineering and Computing are playing an important role in protecting American manufacturing automation and supply chains from cyber threats and designing better security into advanced manufacturing plants.