College of Engineering and Computing

When it comes to summer, perhaps the last place many students want to be is back in the classroom. But the students of George Mason University’s Early Identification Program (EIP) are, as they say, “built different.”

George Mason University has a strong track record of preparing students for careers. And the Honors College is working to make sure Honors students are ready to shine in a competitive job market. 

More than 250 people are working on the construction of the Fuse building at Mason Square, including George Mason University rising senior Leslie Hernandez. “It’s my way of giving back to my school and community,” said Hernandez, who is majoring in civil and infrastructure engineering in the College of Engineering and Computing.

George Mason University bioengineering alumna Alessandra Coogan took advantage of all the opportunities associated with her internship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, this summer.

Students in the Honors College Consults course work as consultants for major industry partners in order to solve complex business problems.

Computer science major Shruti Sekar was this year's Winter Commencement student speaker. These are the remarks she gave at the ceremony.

The College of Engineering and Computing and the Honors College hosted an event called “Doughnuts and Discussions” to discuss excellence in STEM. The value of peer support was emphasized, with mentors guiding students through academic challenges. The event explored effective teaching and academic excellence, with participants sharing experiences and strategies. Faculty shared their perspectives on continuous learning, highlighting moments of deeper understanding through student interactions. The event served as a platform for sharing resources and experiences, equipping attendees with tools to thrive in STEM fields.

Research Interests: Risk and resilience assessment of infrastructure systems, Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for civil infrastructure, Cascading effects in complex systems under extreme events, Performance-based assessment of built-natural systems under multi-hazard conditions, Risk communication and decision support

Local student Rosy Sultana overcame challenges to succeed in George Mason University's Honors College. She graduates this May with a degree in Computer Science from the College of Engineering and Computing.

Research Interests: Systems Engineering Theory, Engineering Design, Design Optimization, Space Exploration and Trajectory Optimization, Aviation and Collision Risk