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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.
September 29, 2025A team of George Mason University students joined with students from the University of Florida to take first prize at Hack@DAC 2025 in San Francisco.
September 16, 2025With three National Science Foundation grants, two George Mason researchers are partnering with leading institutions to make quantum computing reliable and accessible.
September 14, 2025George Mason University received $1 million from the National Science Foundation to establish a program providing hands-on nanofabrication training and education to people seeking a career change.
September 11, 2025When the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) convened the first round of its high-tech competition at Fuse at Mason Square, they should have known it would end with a strong George Mason showing.
September 1, 2025Professor Pelin Kurtay in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is a 2025 Engineering Unleashed Fellow, recognized for her commitment to incorporating and entrepreneurial mindset in the classroom.
August 27, 2025The new department chair for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering knows that the future of the industry is changing, and he's already focused on how to get graduates from the program ahead of the shifts.
August 21, 2025George Mason University’s Ciao Lab, led by Assistant Professor Ningshi Yao from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, successfully launched the Airborne Robotics Cup (ARCup) in Gaithersburg, Maryland on August 17, 2025.
August 15, 2025College of Engineering and Computing students are instrumental in building the payload for George Mason University's historic Landolt space mission.
July 30, 2025Understanding and treating complex eye movement disorders like strabismus has long been a challenge for clinicians. Now, researchers at George Mason University are pioneering a new approach using robotics and artificial intelligence to engineer a better future for vision care.