The Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact (ORIEI) holds overall responsibility for the research enterprise at George Mason University. ORIEI facilitates and supports groundbreaking research, fostering a culture of knowledge generation and discovery through scholarship and creative activities. By promoting entrepreneurial endeavors and community engagement, ORIEI drives innovation with significant real-world impacts. Dedicated to bridging disciplinary boundaries, ORIEI establishes partnerships across academic, governmental, and industrial sectors, while maintaining the highest standards of ethical research and scholarship.