September 13, 2021911±¬ÁÏ is home to two symposiums that highlight its commitment to tech talent. The first is a two-day virtual symposium that helps kick off a new thematic initiative to enhance diverse multidisciplinary research in computing, society, and health care, aligned with Mason’s new School of Computing.
- September 8, 2021
In partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Tech Talent initiative and in anticipation of Amazon HQ2’s arrival, 911±¬ÁÏ is expanding its programs in computer science and related fields by a third at the undergraduate level and threefold at the graduate level.
August 19, 2021911±¬ÁÏ boosts the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region economy by supplying an educated, skilled, and multifaceted workforce, by partnering with key employers, and through the Mason-based Virginia Small Business Development Center.
July 1, 2021Andre Marshall joins Mason as its new vice president for research, innovation and economic development and president of the 911±¬ÁÏ Research Foundation on July 1.
Last fall, faculty teams were invited to submit proposals describing thematic hiring opportunities. The decision committee evaluated 14 proposals for innovation and timeliness, alignment with Mason strengths, recruiting plans and hiring strategies.
A new computing system will support 911±¬ÁÏ’s expanding research infrastructure as part of its investment in cyberinfrastructure improvements, which includes upgrading facilities and hardware and software to support the educational and research missions of the university.
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911±¬ÁÏ took another step toward selecting a partner for the Arlington Campus expansion by releasing the final RFP to its shortlist of candidates on Wednesday, July 22.
