Question 1

What is George Mason University known for?

Accepted Answer

In research, George Mason University stands highest in Social Sciences (#276 of 9,585 worldwide), Social Sciences (#247 of 5,988 worldwide) and Computer Science (#210 of 4,417 worldwide), 2022-now. Relative to its size it is most specialised in Software, Safety Research and History and Philosophy of Science (Software is 5.6× its share of world research).

Question 2

How does George Mason University rank in research?

Accepted Answer

George Mason University ranks #546 of 22,385 institutions worldwide on research quality in 2022-now (#501 all time), and #137 of 3,332 in the United States.

Question 3

Who are the top researchers at George Mason University?

Accepted Answer

Ranked on the quality score, Emily K. Vraga, Edward Wile Maibach and David L. Weisburd lead among researchers whose main affiliation is George Mason University.

Question 4

What are the most cited papers from George Mason University?

Accepted Answer

The most cited paper from George Mason University is "Global and regional mortality from 235 causes of death for 20 age groups in 1990 and 2010: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010" (Rafael Lozano et al., 2012), with 14,344 citations. Next come "Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for 291 diseases and injuries in 21 regions, 1990–2010: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010" (9,055) and "Years lived with disability (YLDs) for 1160 sequelae of 289 diseases and injuries 1990–2010: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010" (8,461).

Question 5

Which research topics does George Mason University publish most on?

Accepted Answer

By volume in 2022-now: Economic Theory and Institutions, Ethics and Social Impacts of AI, Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis and Crime Patterns and Interventions.

Question 6

Which keywords describe research at George Mason University?

Accepted Answer

By fractional works in 2022-now, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Globalization, Neoliberalism, Property Rights, Economic Growth, Mental Health and Trust.

Question 7

Which fields of science does George Mason University work in?

Accepted Answer

In 2022-now, 47% of research at George Mason University is in Social Sciences, 37% in Physical Sciences. Its largest fields are Social Sciences (24%), Computer Science (16%), Engineering (9%). It does 1.9× the world's share of Social Sciences.

Question 8

Is George Mason University's research output growing?

Accepted Answer

Output in 2022-2025 was 0% lower than in 2018-2021.