Grand Challenge Initiative News

CEHD awarded SEED Funding to 10 interdisciplinary research projects during 2026–27, supporting innovative scholarship that addresses challenges in education, health, human development, and community well-being. Read more...

Led by faculty from George Mason’s College of Science and College of Education and Human Development, this program helped teachers explore quantum concepts, consider age-appropriate approaches for their classrooms, and examine how quantum learning can build from elementary school through higher education. Read more...

The second annual ACCESS Academy AI summer camp prepares students for the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. Read more...

The tool can help school policymakers calculate the additional energy consumed and carbon emissions produced from student use of AI in schools. Read more...

CEHD faculty leading Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators’ (VACTE) Inquiry Initiative to better understand teacher retention statewide. Read more...

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in teaching and learning, educators and institutions have a critical opportunity to shape how it is understood and used in schools. This spring, educators, researchers, and school division leaders convened at George Mason University through the College of Education and Human Development’s Educational Research Alliance of Northern Virginia to advance a shared vision for AI literacy and to strengthen the connection between research, preparation, and practice across the region. Read more...

CEHD faculty join interdisciplinary teams driving innovative research through George Mason’s Grand Challenge Initiative. Read more...

Milestone event raises more than $50,000 to support scholarships and expand opportunities for Mason LIFE and Special Education students. Read more...

Dean Ingrid Guerra-López joins President Gregory Washington to discuss the future of education in a rapidly changing world. Read more...

ACCESS Academy is gaining rapid momentum in its inaugural year, with applications nearly doubling for 2026–27 and students achieving a 3.72 average GPA in a rigorous, integrated curriculum. Early college coursework and hands-on learning experiences are positioning students at the intersection of high school, higher education, and emerging technical fields. Read more...