College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University

10/15/2026

What do financial markets and human speech have in common?

Anomadarshi Barua and his student research team found an unexpected connection, developing a new AI approach that uses concepts from finance and decision science to improve speech reconstruction. Their work was accepted to Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing (EMNLP), one of the world's leading NLP conferences.

https://cec.gmu.edu/news/2026-09/sound-investment-financial-algorithms

10/14/2026

Student-athlete success starts with finding the right balance.

For Shivaani Ganesh, that meant choosing George Mason University for its strong computer science program and Division I tennis opportunities. From competing on the court to building AI-powered tools and software solutions, she's proving that excellence can thrive both in athletics and technology.

https://cec.gmu.edu/news/2026-09/tennis-star-finds-perfect-match-george-mason

10/14/2026

Are you looking to gain valuable hands-on experience and kickstart your career? Don’t miss the Internship Fair at George Mason University on October 28th!

2026 Internship Fair
October 28, 2026 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. EST
Johnson Center, lower level, Dewberry Hall - Fairfax Campus

10/12/2026

Welcome, Taereem Kim, to the College of Engineering and Computing! Kim's research connects climate, water, and engineering to help communities better understand and prepare for weather-related challenges. We're excited to see her advance impactful research and educate the next generation of engineers.

https://cec.gmu.edu/news/2026-09/new-george-mason-professor-connects-weather-water-and-communities-they-affect

10/08/2026

George Mason civil engineering senior Mahelet "Maddie" Solomon Gebremichael is building a future in geotechnical engineering, helping evaluate construction sites across the region and gaining hands-on experience that has taken her from the field to the lab and everywhere in between.

https://cec.gmu.edu/news/2026-09/building-career-solid-ground

10/07/2026

Congratulations to Alexia De Costa (Applied Computer Science) and David Lancaster (Mechanical Engineering) from the College of Engineering and Computing for earning 2026 OSCAR Excellence Awards for outstanding undergraduate scholarship!

At the 2026 OSCAR Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact, 165 George Mason students showcased research and creative projects spanning disciplines across the university.

https://www.gmu.edu/news/2026-09/oscar-celebration-student-scholarship-and-impact-highlights-undergraduate-research-and

The OSCAR Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact showcased undergraduate research and creative projects from 165 students from across George Mason University.

10/06/2026

Students, keep an eye on University Career Services for virtual employer information sessions. Register on Handshake.

Today: GDIT:Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Details: Connect with representatives from General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to learn about company culture, mission-driven tech projects, recruitment timelines, and upcoming job and internship openings.

Lockheed Martin: Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Details: Explore cutting-edge aerospace, defense, and technology career paths with Lockheed Martin. Includes an overview of active opportunities and an interactive Q&A session with hiring representatives and engineers.

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA): Monday, October 12, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Details: An opportunity to hear directly from DIA recruiters about the Analysis Career Field, the hiring process, and analytical roles across intelligence

10/06/2026

Want to earn a graduate certificate or master’s degree in engineering or computing?

Join CEC’s Office of Graduate Studies for a virtual information session on Wednesday, October 14, at 2pm EST to learn about our programs, the admissions process, and more!

Register: https://connect.gmu.edu/PatriotConnectPortal/s/public-event-registration?eId=EuI3xkuY%2FKP7J3kUvy5DCxuoTdT41n6lPtppVyKpRuxm4UKddlVpFjb5UYbkbqJG.

10/01/2026

A new report from AIReDex.ai ranks George Mason University as the top university in Virginia for AI readiness, recognizing the university’s commitment to preparing students for an AI-driven future. The College of Engineering and Computing helps drive that momentum through cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and programs that equip students to lead in artificial intelligence, computing, and data-driven innovation.

https://www.gmu.edu/news/2026-09/george-mason-receives-top-ai-readiness-score-virginia-airedexai

A new report from AIReDex.ai ranks George Mason University as the top university in Virginia when it comes to preparing its students for an AI-driven future. The report, "The AI Battle of Virginia," rates George Mason 8.8 out of 10, putting it in the “progressive” category, on the strength of it...

09/30/2026

We're proud to celebrate Ali Raz on being named a 2027 AIAA Associate Fellow.

Raz, an assistant professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Operation Research, is recognized for his contributions to autonomous systems, distributed command and control, information fusion, and AI-enabled aerospace technologies. His research is helping shape the future of decision-making and autonomy in complex aerospace systems, while his leadership continues to advance collaboration across the engineering community.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

https://aiaa.org/2026/09/21/aiaa-announces-its-class-of-2027-associate-fellows/