Capstone Design Showcase

George Mason University students earned top honors while tackling challenges with engineering technologies at the 2026 Andrew P. Sage Memorial Design Competition.

SEOR Faculty Earn Top Distinction

Two SEOR faculty earned prestigious fellow honors, recognizing their leadership and impactful contributions to engineering education and operations research.

Smarter Skies Through AI Innovation

Shahab Aref is advancing aviation safety by combining AI and physics to help the Federal Aviation Administration evaluate flight procedures more accurately and efficiently.

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Get to know students and faculty in the Systems Engineering and Operations Research Department.

Our researchers transform emergency response training through AI and interactive games.

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