Is there life beyond Earth?

In this episode of Access to Excellence, Prof. Anamaria Berea and President Gregory Washington dive into Mars settlements and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena.

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8 ways to stay healthy this cold and flu season

Dr. Nandini Koka, executive director of George Mason University's Student Health Services, shares her top self-care tips to help you stay healthy this respiratory season.

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Using AI to track Amazon rainforest species

David Luther and his team are using AI to quantify biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest.

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Graduating senior’s compass pointed her to an English degree with a side trip to Ireland

 

Katarina Benson wore many hats during her time at George Mason, from editor-in-chief for Her Campus to a buddy in the International Buddy Program. Benson even tried on a few different majors before landing where she believes she was meant to be: the Department of English. Read how Benson embraced new experiences to make her time at George Mason wholly unique

Graduating senior shines at criminology conference

For Ayse Selma Bahceci, presenting her poster at the American Society of Criminology’s 79th annual meeting was a lifelong dream finally fulfilled. Read more about this graduating senior's presentation on drone use within terrorist organizations.

Mason Community Arts Academy is doing big things

Discover how MCAA gives students the chance to perform and experience George Mason.

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Are U.S. ‘news deserts’ hothouses of corruption?

In Brad Geenwood's recent research, he's asking the critical question: What do communities lose when newspapers fold and online journalism doesn't replace them?


Research using AI to track Amazon rainforest species produces landmark results

 

Through resilience and innovation, George Mason University's Dr. David Luther and his team are revolutionizing how we study biodiversity in the Amazon. Using AI-powered tools, they’ve captured tens of thousands of images and audio recordings, identifying species and uncovering critical insights into how forest structure impacts wildlife. Explore how their innovative work is paving the way for conservation efforts worldwide.


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George Mason, school districts to launch data science lab school

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Four centuries in, Virginia could be on track for its first female governor

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People all over trust climate researchers less than scientists in general


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President Gregory Washington joins Sodexo Dining Executive Chef Devon Brown in celebrating Thanksgiving with the George Mason community.

 

 

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