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George Mason pathways program introduces high schoolers to quantum
October 6, 2025
Nancy Holincheck co-led the Pathways to Quantum Immersion Program, preparing high school students for careers in the rapidly emerging field of quantum science and education. Read more...

Tourism and Events Management Program Faculty Receives Fulbright Specialist Program Award
October 6, 2025
The faculty project supported by this award focuses on preparing students in Tajikistan for jobs in the tourist economy of that country. Read more...

Reimagining Education Through Innovation: ACCESS Academy and the Future of Learning
September 25, 2025
CEHD transforms learning with a systems-level approach that integrates academics, technology, and practical skills for future-ready students. Read more...

AI plus mathematical modeling equals a new tool for teaching
September 23, 2025
Jennifer Suh is part of a multidisciplinary research team developing MathVC: a virtual classroom where middle school students can work through mathematical modeling problems with AI-powered chatbot students. Read more...

The Mats Hormel vQ Scholarship Endowment is Making a Difference in the Lives of Mason LIFE Students
September 19, 2025
Tommy Everett and Sarah Hormel Everett have pledged $1.2 million to expand the existing endowed scholarship in support of Mason LIFE. Read more...

CEHD and University Libraries are building a tool to improve navigating education research
September 3, 2025
Seth Hunter is working with University Libraries and EBSCO to develop a tool that utilizes AI to help practitioners find and interpret evidence-based practices and that can to improve student outcomes. Read more...

From First-Year Teacher to FCPS Standout: Emmeline Mejia, MEd ’24, Makes an Early Impact
September 2, 2025
Named Fairfax County Public Schools' 2025 Outstanding New Secondary Teacher of the Year, Emmeline Mejia is already making an impact in TESOL education. Inspired by her time at CEHD and motivated by her students’ resilience, Mejia is creating a classroom based on belonging and purpose. Read more...

Kinesiology Program Faculty Receive Grant to Determine Effectiveness of AI-Integrated Wearable Sensor in Predicting Fatigue and Risk of Injury in Firefighters
September 2, 2025
An interdisciplinary team of CEHD and CEC researchers will focus on developing a movement assessment tool to identify early biomechanical markers of fatigue and injury risk in emergency responders. Read more...

ACCESS Academy’s inaugural AI Summer Camp builds critical technology skills—and miniature robots
August 6, 2025
ACCESS Academy held an AI Summer Camp for 9th-12th graders across Virginia, allowing them to experience hands-on exploration of AI and robotics. Read more...

Technical assistance grant supports early childhood teachers throughout Virginia
August 1, 2025
Christan Coogle is working with the VDOE to expand and improve the toolboxes of teachers across Virginia to better support students with delays and disabilities. Read more...