College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University

10/22/2026

From the soccer pitch to systems engineering, Fernando Carreon Garcia is making the most of every opportunity.

The George Mason University student-athlete came to George Mason after competing in elite soccer academies in Mexico and is now pursuing a degree in systems and industrial engineering while working on an aviation-focused AI capstone project. His story is a great example of how passion, curiosity, and determination can lead to success both on and off the field.

https://cec.gmu.edu/news/2026-09/mexico-mason-one-goal-time

10/21/2026

As AI becomes more autonomous, securing it becomes more important.

Kun Sun and collaborators have received National Science Foundation (NSF) funding to develop a hands-on curriculum that teaches students and professionals how to identify and defend against emerging security risks in agentic AI systems. The project will help prepare the next generation of cybersecurity experts for an AI-driven future.

https://cec.gmu.edu/news/2026-09/hands-curriculum-handling-ai

10/20/2026

Finding parking on campus just got smarter.

A team of George Mason University students developed Parkeye, an AI-powered app that predicts parking availability, helps users find permit-compatible lots, and provides updates on closures and parking changes. Built using five years of parking data, the app is already helping students spend less time searching and more time getting where they need to be.

https://cec.gmu.edu/news/2026-09/patriot-parking-predictions-putting-students-proper-spot

10/19/2026

After more than two decades at George Mason University, Songqing Chen has seen the university and its computer science program grow into national leaders in research and innovation. Now, as the new chair of the Computer Science Department, he's helping prepare students for a future shaped by AI, quantum computing, and emerging technologies.

https://cec.gmu.edu/news/2026-09/growing-george-mason-songqing-chen-looks-future-computer-science

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.