The Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center will offer a rich curriculum where students learn about the creation, advancement, and innovation of AI and robotics technology. We have faculty who teach a variety of courses in multiple programs including computer science and systems engineering.
“We’re [Mason] going teach you how to build them, how to set systems up to design them, how to interpret them, how to recognize when you need guardrails."
– Missy Cummings, director of MARC
Coming Soon – Fall 2024
The Responsible Artificial Intelligence Certificate
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This graduate certificate program will teach students how to design, test, and deploy AI systems. Students will also learn about the ethical and social impact of using AI technologies. Courses will be taught by full-time faculty in the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC).
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Please contact marc@gmu.edu for more information about the graduate certificate.
Concentration in Technology Policy
- Within the Bachelor's in Applied Computer Science degree program
- Open to undergraduate students
Patriot Pilots showcasing their blimps at the College of Engineering and Computing. Photo by: Ron Aira/Creative Services/George Mason University.
Departments with Related Courses in Autonomy and Robotics
Information Sciences and Technology
The Department of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) is the second-largest department in the College of Engineering and Computing. It features educational programs and research areas ranging from AI and machine learning to smart communities. Their partnership with government agencies and location in northern Virginia puts them at an advantage. The following degree programs feature courses in autonomous systems:
Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science is the largest department in the CEC. It features educational programs and research ranging from systems and networking to algorithms and the theory of computation. Their partnership with corporations and academic institutions puts them at an advantage. The following degree programs feature courses in autonomous systems:
Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) provides a hands-on learning experience in hardware and software skills for students. Their goal is to make modern technology faster, more secure, and highly efficient. ECE features research in controls and robotics. The following degree programs feature courses in robotics:
- MS, Electrical Engineering (controls and robotics; machine learning concentrations)
- MS, Computer Engineering (machine learning and intelligent computing architectures concentration)
Systems Engineering and Operations Research
The Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research (SEOR) provides students with a rich curriculum that will give them the skills needed for multiple fields in engineering. Their research ranges from air transportation to systems requirements. The following programs feature courses in robotics and autonomous systems: