ECE faculty, students, and alumni are always busy teaching, learning, researching, inventing, and reaching out to the community. We want the world to hear about it.
March 20, 2026George Mason University faculty member, Ningshi Yao, received a $750k grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to establish a hands-on mechatronics training program aimed at building the next generation of high-tech engineering technologists.
March 12, 2026Swimmer and electrical engineering major Ryan Serbia bounced back from adversary and is off to a promising start in the pool and in the classroom.
March 5, 2026Hunter Frields appreciates George Mason's flexible scheduling and culture that allows graduate students to work full time while pursuing a degree.
March 4, 2026Arya Rajesh Chandrawanshi journeyed from India to George Mason University to pursue computer engineering, finding the supportive community, hands‑on projects, and inspiration she needed to chase big dreams and build her future in advanced technology.
February 24, 2026Two multidisciplinary senior design teams in the College of Engineering and Computing are taking on major health‑related challenges, showcasing how engineering students are applying research, innovation, and collaboration to improve health outcomes.
February 16, 2026Director of George Mason University's digital forensics program Jim Jones explained to national news outlets how seemingly lost or inaccessible home‑security footage related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie can still be recovered and used as critical evidence.
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 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.
December 17, 2025Teams in an electrical and computer engineering senior design class presented a variety of projects to peers to wrap up their semester.
November 17, 2025A multi-major team from George Mason University’s College of Engineering and Computing earned second place at Saucethon, a hardware-focused hackathon, gaining online attention for their creative cat-themed rescue robot and showcasing George Mason’s collaborative, interdisciplinary strength.
October 22, 2025In July 2025, Associate Professor Nathalia Peixoto traveled to Uganda as a Fulbright Specialist and immersed herself in the vibrant academic environment of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). Her month-long journey was more than a professional endeavor; it was also a profound exploration of resilience, creativity, and connection across cultures.
October 20, 2025Associate Professor Liling Huang and executive director of the Institute for a Sustainable Earth Leah Nichols join President Gregory Washington to discuss the intersection of innovation and sustainability.