Mechanical Engineering News
- January 26, 2026George Mason University will launch the Space Forward Frontiers Seminar Series in spring 2026, a one-credit, in-person course developed with Northrop Grumman and the College of Engineering and Computing that is open to students of all majors interested in the space industry.
- January 15, 2026Researchers are attempting to 3D print inexpensive prosthetic lower limbs for children, allowing them to run and play with their friends.
- December 12, 2025Mechanical engineering students are puttig airplane parts to the test...until they fail.
- December 11, 2025As the use of underwater, aerial, and unmanned ground vehicles continues to grow, it is critical that the fuel cells necessary to power these systems operate safely, while providing durable and optimal performance. High-performance hydrogen sensors, which monitor leakage, energy efficiency, and durability under a wide range of operating conditions, are key to this function.
- December 8, 2025Kevin Hicks brings ample engineering and leadership experience to his new role creating cutting-edge research spaces for George Mason University’s College of Engineering and Computing.
- 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 11, 2025Students taking "Developing the Societal Engineer" get concrete advice on "real world" skills, like networking, resume readiness, and communicating.
- October 27, 2025Keeping his nose to the grindstone is not just how Andrew Hutsell approaches his academic career in engineering—it's how he cut a small slice of fame. The George Mason University alumnus recently put his engineering skills to the test on national television, competing in an episode of the History Channel’s Forged in Fire, a competition show that challenges bladesmiths to create weapons under tight deadlines.
- August 26, 2025Rezai, a fluid mechanics expert who will be a tenured associate professor of mechanical engineering, comes to the College of Engineering and Computing from York University in Ontario.
- August 21, 2025Cunio joins George Mason’s Department of Mechanical Engineering as an aerospace engineering expert and professor of practice.
- July 30, 2025Understanding and treating complex eye movement disorders like strabismus has long been a challenge for clinicians. Now, researchers at George Mason University are pioneering a new approach using robotics and artificial intelligence to engineer a better future for vision care.
- July 22, 2025A new PhD program in robotics will begin taking transfer students this fall. The program is the first in Virginia and one of just a few nationwide.