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Dr. Alan G. Merten President, George Mason University Dr. Merten serves as George Mason University's fifth president. Since he entered into that position in March 1996, George Mason University has gained national and international acclaim for a number of significant initiatives and achievements. Dr. Merten has developed a strong partnership with companies in Northern Virginia Technology, to position GMU as the primary source of a highly qualified and skilled workforce. Dr. Merten was chair of the National Research Council's Committee on Workforce Needs in Information Technology. He serves on a number of academic and industry advisory boards, including those of C² Technologies, Inc., the Center for Innovative Technology, and the Northern Virginia Technology Council. Dr. Merten has an undergraduate degree in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, a Master's degree in computer science from Stanford University, and a Ph.D. in computer science from Wisconsin. | 