March 2, 2026Lifelong learner and committed alumnus Jamie Bowers joined George Mason University’s inaugural AI master’s cohort to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech industry.
February 27, 2026George Mason University’s Mason Competitive Cyber team comprising undergraduates from both the Cyber Security Engineering (CYSE) and the Information Sciences and Technology (IST) Departments, won first place at the 9th Annual Commonwealth Cyber Fusion and Virginia Cyber Cup. The high‑intensity, four‑hour capture‑the‑flag competition showcased their skill, teamwork, and growing leadership in Virginia’s cybersecurity community.
February 17, 2026Despite federal funding delays, George Mason’s Center for Infrastructure in the Era of AI is building strong industry partnerships in its inaugural year.
February 16, 2026Funded by a $3.9 million grant, the Scholarship for Service program supports students who commit to working in government cybersecurity roles after graduation.
January 27, 2026George Mason University’s College of Engineering and Computing earned top recognition in the 2026 U.S. News online program rankings, with its online IT program for veterans placing among the nation’s best and strengthening the college’s reputation for high-quality, accessible graduate education.
December 17, 2025George Mason graduate student Kevin Landry turned his passion for honeypots into a hands-on classroom project, leading his team to build a customized cyber trap that attracted real-world attackers and gave students an eye-opening look at cloud security.
December 8, 2025Undergraduate information sciences and technology students at George Mason University showcased innovative capstone projects that partnered with local businesses to deliver practical, high-impact technology solutions, earning praise for creativity and driving lasting community impact.
November 24, 2025Jianli Pan is working at the leading edge of emerging technologies, analyzing cybersecurity metadata traffic; improving automated and intelligent security for internet of things edge systems; and using deep reinforcement learning techniques for cloud resource allocation for future IoT applications.
November 24, 2025Hemant Purohit, an associate professor in George Mason University’s Information Sciences and Technology Department, has built his career at the intersection of human and computer interaction, training people and computers to work of one another's strengths.
November 19, 2025AI-based assistive technologies are well positioned to transform the lives of people with diverse abilities. As they lead this transformation, Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) and accessibility scholars seek to ensure these technologies are built in a responsible way in partnership with the people who need them most.
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.
November 17, 2025A recent Harvard Business Impact article featured Information Sciences and Technology faculty Hussna Azanmy’s innovative teaching method that she calls AI-Assisted Flash Debates.
