Summary
The Information Sciences and Technology (IST) department at George Mason is a vibrant community of coders, designers, cybersecurity specialists, AI/ML experts, and HCI researchers. Together we tackle real-world challenges-from smart technologies and transportation systems to cybersecurity and public safety solutions.
Our Vision
To lead excellence and innovation in research, teaching, and service in addressing societal problems using information sciences and technology.
IST promotes and maintains a departmental research culture by providing the facilities, means, and incentives for outstanding research. IST provides excellent education with leading-edge courses, by leveraging innovative instructional methods and emphasizing the enhanced student experience. IST provides continuous advising and mentorship to the students, faculty, and staff as well as ongoing service to the college, university, alumni, and the community.
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Centers and Labs
Our computer labs house more than 300 workstations for different purposes to support student learning and research. We also support students with the particular hardware or software that students may need for projects.
Our facilities focus on creating environments that enhance resources for George Mason researchers and opportunities for students.
Center for Secure Information Systems (CSIS)
Sun Security Laboratory
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Sun Security Laboratory (SunLab) conducts basic and applied systems and network security research for trustworthy computing, moving target defense, software security, cloud/container security, AI security, and mobile phone security.
