After Three Decades in Federal Acquisition, Mike Derrios Is Investing in the Next Generations
Mike Derrios grew up in poverty so severe he was once homeless as a teenager. But through the U.S. Air Force’s promise of a better life, through mentorship and a willingness to say “yes” to the right opportunities, he built a career around providing stability as one of his industry’s most respected acquisition professionals. A
GMU’s Dr. Terry Clower: AI, Political Polarization & Housing Affordability Reshape DC Labor Market
The greater Washington, D.C., region has long been a magnet for talent. Young, ambitious workers flock to the region, drawn by the promise of career-building government work and the bustling private sector that supports it. But economist and public policy professor Dr. Terry Clower, director of the George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis, has
GMU’s Jerry McGinn, Army’s Douglas Bush Discuss Role of Small Businesses in Defense Innovation
George Mason University’s Jerry McGinn and the Army’s Douglas Bush discussed the role of small businesses in defense innovation and efforts to improve contracting and collaboration between the Army and the private sector in a Sept. 10 fireside chat at George Mason University. McGinn serves as executive director of the Greg and Camille Baroni Center
Siemens Corp.’s Barbara Humpton Delivers GMU Commencement Speech
On May 9, Siemens Corp. President and CEO Barbara Humpton delivered a commencement speech at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, emphasizing the importance of embracing change in a fast-paced, ever-evolving world. She advised graduates to become comfortable with uncertainty and remain optimistic through transitions. Humpton highlighted the need for adaptability today. Sharing insights from
Top Climate Change Execs to Watch in 2023: George Mason University’s James Kinter
James Kinter Professor, Climate Dynamics; Director, Center for Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Studies, George Mason University James Kinter and his team were instrumental in launching the Virginia Climate Center at George Mason University. Sponsored by Rep. Gerry Connolly, the center collaborates with municipal officials, businesses and community leaders in Virginia. Their goal is to develop information and tools
Save the Date: May 6 ‘Miami Vice’ Night to Benefit Women’s Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund
The Women’s Club of Great Falls invites you to dust off your white suits, grab your shades and come out to the River Bend Golf and Country Club for a night of “Miami Vice”-themed fun on May 6. The event will feature music, dancing, live and silent auctions and more. Proceeds will go toward raising
Greg & Camille Baroni Invest in GMU’s Center for Government Contracting
George Mason University announced the largest gift to a center within the School of Business from Attain Partners founder and CEO Greg Baroni and his wife, Camille. The Center for Government Contracting addresses business, technology, policy and regulatory issues in government contracting, and will change its name to the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for
Peraton CEO Stu Shea Accepts Honorary Doctorate, Delivers Address at GMU Commencement
Peraton President and CEO Stu Shea became Dr. Stu Shea on May 20 as he received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from George Mason University in a commencement ceremony recognizing more than 9,700 graduates. As the largest, most diverse and most innovative public research university in Virginia, GMU was also celebrating its 50th anniversary
Kamaljeet Sanghera Named Executive Director of GMU’s Institute for Digital InnovAtion
George Mason University has named Dr. Kamaljeet Sanghera, associate professor of information sciences and technology, as interim executive director of the Institute for Digital InnovAtion. Sanghera will lead the organization to support the research community in the pursuit of cutting-edge work to shape the future of our digital society and promote equality, wellbeing, security and
GMU Explores Challenges in GovCon with White Paper Series
George Mason University’s Center for Government Contracting has released the first three research papers of its White Papers Series focusing on the challenges in the government contracting industry. The center, which is within GMU’s School of Business, holds a vision to be a nexus for government, industry and academia to address business, policy and regulatory
GMU Conference Aims to Become Go-To Event for GovCon Community
George Mason University Center for Government Contracting and Defense Acquisition University are co-hosting a first-time conference geared toward the government contracting community. “The $500 billion-plus government contracting community provides 40% of the GDP to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, but there is no major conference that addresses the business, policy and regulatory issues facing that
GMU Creates Nation’s First Academic Center Devoted to GovCon
George Mason University’s School of Business has established the nation’s first academic center addressing issues in government contracting, according to the school. GMU’s Center for Government Contracting aims to be “research, education, training, and collaboration nexus” for government, industry and academia. “Elevating the university’s Government Contracting Initiative to full center status brings resources to bear
Hillen’s Newest Book ‘What Happens Now’ Draws Praise
Executive leaders came together last week and attended an exclusive book launch for “What Happens Now?: Reinvent Yourself as a Leader Before Your Business Outruns You.” The book, co-authored by Dr. John Hillen and Dr. Mark Nevins, discusses what happens when an organization’s growth outpaces its leaders’ skills — and how to reinvent themselves. The
George Mason’s National Security Institute Adds 11 Advisers
The National Security Institute at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School has added 11 national security experts to its advisory board. The new board members are dedicated to NSI’s educational mission and its goal of being a leading bipartisan voice on national security issues, the university said. The new members are: Ellen McCarthy, president
Save the Date: ‘Maximizing Your Gov’t Contracting Exit’
Tickets are available for a half-day conference geared toward helping entrepreneurs learn more about how to successfully sell their small businesses. “Maximizing Your Gov’t Contracting Exit: A Conference for Small Biz Owners” is organized by George Mason University and Live Oak Bank. It runs from 7:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Hilton
National Figures from Present and Past Attend 2017 STEM Symposium
Leading the way in science, technology, engineering and math is as American as apple pie. On Saturday, STEM Symposium attendees got a chance to meet some of the people that have made that possible: Benjamin Franklin One of our nation’s most well-known scientists as the discoverer of electricity, creator of the rocking chair, and, on
SAVE THE DATE: GMU Engineering Youth Conference, Feb. 19, 2017
The George Mason University Volgenau School of Engineering will host an Engineering Youth Conference Feb. 19 to encourage middle and high school students and their parents to dream big and find their own inner engineer. “The event is part of our school’s activities to promote National Engineer’s Week,” GMU’s Director of STEM Outreach Kammy Sanghera said.
George Mason GovCon Initiative Reception Brings Attention to New Program
On Nov. 9, Shari and Dusty Wince hosted a reception honoring the George Mason GovCon Initiative. Created by the Business of Government and Government Contracting at Mason’s School of Business, the effort aims to help GMU gain a competitive advantage and create a more efficient and effective market for the public good. “This group is focused
SAVE THE DATE: GMU Alumni Association to Host Government & GovCon Happy Hour, Dec. 7, 2016
The George Mason University Alumni Association will host a Government & Government Contracting Happy Hour from 6-8 p.m., Dec. 7, at Chef Geoff’s in Tysons Corner. The event is designed for Mason alumni working in the government and government contracting areas. Individual tickets are $15 and include two drink tickets and hors d’oeuvres. Click here to register. Questions about
SAVE THE DATE: GMU CyberSecurity Youth Conference, Oct. 29
The George Mason University Volgenau School of Engineering will host a free CyberSecurity Youth Conference on Oct. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The event will feature guest speakers — including the Office of Science & Technology Policy Senior Policy Adviser for Tech Inclusion Ruth Farmer, Virginia Secretary of Education
TJHSST’s Prathik Naidu Looks to Combine Passion for Biology with Computer Science
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology junior Prathik Naidu, 17, already has a great deal of accomplishments under his belt. In middle school, Prathik developed a passion for computational biology and began writing computer programs to understand biological data. To learn more about this field, he spent two summers at Johns Hopkins University where he worked
Kick-off Meeting of the Board and Supporters of George Mason University’s GovCon Initiative
On May 4th a reception was held for Board of Advisors and supporters of the GovCon Initiative at George Mason University’s School of Business. The reception took place at the home of Dr. John Hillen, Chairman of the Board and the Executive in Residence and Professor of Practice at George Mason University’s School of Business.
Vencore, GMU School of Business to Collaborate to Develop Cyber Risk Assessment Methodology, Tool
Vencore Inc. announced June 1 that the company will collaborate with the George Mason University School of Business to develop a pragmatic and deployable cyber risk assessment methodology and tool. The goal is to assist federal agencies in analyzing the value of information that is susceptible to cyber intrusions and determining investments targeted at thwarting cyberattacks.
Sean Mallon Named Associate Vice President for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at George Mason University
On April 11th George Mason University welcomed Sean Mallon as the new Vice President for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He is working directly with the Vice President for Research, the deans and other university leaders as well as direct strategic development of the Mason Enterprise Center, the Office of Technology Transfer and the George Mason Research Foundation. Mallon stated, “I’m thrilled to
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