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In The Abstract: George Mason Engineering and Computing

In The Abstract: George Mason Engineering and Computing

By: Teresa Donnellan
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Abstract ideas. Concrete impact.

In the Abstract is a research podcast from the George Mason University College of Engineering and Computing.

Each episode takes listeners inside a recently published study, emerging technology, or new research initiative in engineering or computing.

Produced by: George Mason University College of Engineering and Computing
Host: Teresa Donnellan

Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
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Episodes
  • What Chaos Teaches AI About Speech
    29 Sep 2026

    Anomadarshi Barua, assistant professor of cyber security engineering, discusses using AI and chaos theory to reconstruct missing speech frequencies from limited audio data, improving speech quality while dramatically reducing computing and storage requirements.

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    7 min
  • The Limits of the Brain’s Internal GPS
    22 Sep 2026

    In this episode, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering Holger Dannenberg discusses research on grid cells, specialized brain cells that help humans and animals navigate the world.

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    9 min
  • Can AI Agents Write Comedy?
    15 Sep 2026

    In this episode, computer science PhD student Shiwei Hong discusses research on AI-powered comedy writing and how groups of AI agents can collaborate, critique one another, and learn from feedback to create funnier, more creative stand-up routines. Join the field.

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    9 min
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