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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.  

Breakthroughs in George Mason University's Department of Computer Science may result in more effective use of rescue robots.

Emergency management training doesn’t usually involve game controllers or artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, but at George Mason University, faculty and students are redefining what it means to prepare for crises. Through cutting-edge, AI-augmented games, they’re transforming complex challenges into interactive learning experiences that build skills and resilience.

Graduating computer science major Dhyeya “Dee” Padhya worked in the University Career Services office during his time at George Mason and was featured on the cover of this year’s Career Readiness Guide.

George Mason University gave the public its first look at Fuse at Mason Square and what it’s in store for the metropolitan Washington, D.C. region with the building’s Dec. 6 commercial launch.

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. 

Dylan Knoff, president of Mason Competitive Cyber recently competed internationally as a member of the U.S. Cyber Team.

George Mason roboticists Xuesu Xiao, Xuan Wang, Daigo Shishika, and Gregory Stein presented nine papers at the 2024 International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024) hosted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Robotics Society of Japan last month.  

A student team from George Mason University’s Center for Secure Information Systems won first place and a prize of $60,000 in the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Cyber Resiliency and Measurement Challenge in October 2024.  

Undergraduate advisors in the Department of Computer Science Joshua Fletcher and Vernell Wilks published an article in the September 2024 edition of Academic Advising Today entitled, "Academic Advisors' Mental Health Literacy and Experiences Working with Students Facing Emotional and Mental Health Issues.” 

A new look at autonomous vehicles safety--with an end-to-end, holistic approach--aims to fix vulnerabilities.

Jalopnik: Missy Cummings’ (CEC) quotes to Wall Street Journal are cited in an article about the shortcomings of Tesla’s Autopilot and Full-Self Drive software. Also in Yahoo! News.