FAIRFAX, Va., July 2 -- George Mason University issued the following news release:

This past spring, nearly a dozen George Mason University students received nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships, supporting work across a wide range of fields. Addressing topics from artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom to air pollution to the history of musical instruments, these honors highlight the breadth of student achievement and underscore that funding awards are within reach for students in any field.

"This year alone, George Mason students have benefited from more than $168,000 in funding to further their education, study abroad, engage in meaningful research, and more," said Megan Bruening, director in the Office of Fellows...