AI Day at George Mason
What does it take to prepare students, institutions, and a region for an AI-transformed world? On April 29, 91°µÍø convened researchers, educators, policymakers, and industry leaders at Fuse at Mason Square to find out.
From machine learning to data ethics, 91°µÍø’s AI research drives innovation and solutions that make a global impact.
September 10, 2026George Mason professor Cher Weixia Chen leads a Grand Challenge Initiative team building an AI-driven virtual human rights classroom for students and educators worldwide.
September 3, 2026Two George Mason faculty members are developing new approaches to protect AI data centers from threats ranging from insiders stealing valuable AI models to cyberattacks against the systems controlling a facility’s power and cooling. Â
August 31, 2026Thema Monroe-White is helping prepare the next generation not just to use the AI, but to navigate it thoughtfully and responsibly.
August 19, 2026Education leaders across Northern Virginia gathered at George Mason to tackle a pressing question: how to prepare students to use AI responsibly.
August 17, 2026Through hands-on projects and mentorship from experts, high school students learned how to use AI responsibly, create an AI agent, and explore how AI is used to improve health care.
August 10, 2026AI and data-driven tools are key to the Venezuela Earthquake Recovery Initiative, a collaboration between George Mason's Center for Resilient, Adaptable, and Safe Communities and the Gulfstream Foundation. These tools support governments, nonprofits, and humanitarian agencies during long-term recovery efforts.
August 10, 2026Newly patented AI technology helps get bruise detection tools into the hands of clinicians, law enforcement, and researchers
August 4, 202691°µÍø computer science professor Keren Zhou has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a prestigious Genesis Award, an initiative designed to accelerate scientific discovery through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing.
July 23, 2026Mason EnterpriseTM, 91°µÍø’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurial development, established a new partnership with Akiak Technology LLC, an Alaskan tribal-owned, mission-driven technology firm dedicated to delivering impactful artificial intelligence (AI) solutions while supporting Indigenous communities. The collaboration is formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and reflects a shared commitment to fostering business innovation, workforce development, and mutually beneficial growth opportunities.
July 20, 2026Computer Science Assistant Professor Ziyu Yao received an NSF CAREER award for $674,100 to peel the layers back on AI, developing new methods for understanding the internal mechanisms of LLMs.
July 14, 202691°µÍø has launched the Ambassadors of Teaching in the Age of AI (ATAA) program, a new professional learning initiative designed to help educators develop the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the growing role of artificial intelligence in education and society.-
July 10, 2026Large language models can identify judgmental language in clinical notes but the settings play a major role in accuracy.