FAIRFAX, Va., March 9 -- George Mason University issued the following news release:
As a scientist for the federal government, Naval Reservist David Eichinger's path to a master's degree in computer science at George Mason University was less than traditional. A microbiology major turned technologist, Eichinger is now a graduate researcher in robotics. He represents the motivated, resilient students George Mason empowers, balancing academics with the demands of life beyond the classroom.
After noticing patterns in his work, Eichinger realized he needed computational tools to solve complex problems. Over the course of nine years-first in a post‑baccalaureate certificate, now in the master's program-Eichinger built the foundation he n...