Dr. David Rine, Computer Scientist

David Rine (PhD mathematics) is Professor Emeritus of Computer Science in the Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. His current work bridges software engineering, system engineering and information technology. He believes, and has taught his many PhD students, that application of the scientific method is fundamental to progress in science and research. His current research interest is in the area of design.

Dr. Rine has received numerous awards from computer science and engineering societies and associations, including the IEEE Centennial Award, the IEEE Pioneer Award, the IEEE Computer Society Meritorious Service Award, the IEEE Computer Society Special Award, and the IEEE Computer Society 50th anniversary Golden Core Award. He has also been a multiple-time recipient of the IEEE Computer Society Honor Roll (and Distinguished Technical Service) Award and the IEEE Computer Society Certificate of Appreciation Award.

In recent years, Dr. Rine has focused on working in development of educational programs in the information technologies in developing countries in the Middle East and East Africa. Some of the programs developed are similar in strength, content and futuristic objectives to those accredited programs in place at George Mason University, which was named after the founding American patriot who originally penned works on human rights that were used to develop the Bill of Rights.