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When the mosquitos bite, the Biomedical Research Lab bites back

George Mason’s Biomedical Research Lab helps detect and reduce West Nile virus by testing local mosquito populations. Discover more.

Neuroscience major Sammana Waziri tries out the rehabilitative VR in the lab.

Using virtual reality to help prevent falls in older adults

One in four older adults visits the ER each year due to a fall. George Mason professor Tiphanie Raffegeau is exploring how virtual reality could transform fall prevention. Discover how rehabilitative VR can transform fall prevention.

Black female student poses for the camera.

Record number of students chosen as prestigious Gilman Scholars

Fourteen George Mason University students, from a variety of majors, were chosen as recipients of the competitive, merit-based Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad. Read more about the students' global experiences.

This George Mason psychology researcher is clocking in to make workplaces safer for all

George Mason industrial-organizational psychology researcher Yijue Liang is using data-driven insights on workplace harassment to help create safer, more inclusive work environments. Learn more.

George Mason Athletics unveils strategic vision

George Mason University Athletics recently unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan called “Patriots United. Together We Thrive.” The plan aims to enhance student-athlete experiences, strengthen resources, raise competitiveness, curate storytelling and engagement opportunities, and cultivate a championship culture. Learn more.

“Patriots United. Together We Thrive.” is Athletics’ vision to strengthen George Mason’s competitive future

Read: A historic year for George Mason Athletics

Law student represents combat veteran at Board of Veterans’ appeals hearing

In May, George Mason law student Samantha Hargis, working as a student advisor for Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic, advocated for a U.S. combat veteran at a hearing before the Department of Veterans Affairs Board of Veterans’ Appeals. Learn how M-VETS helps veterans and gives law students practical experience.

NuScale representatives surrounded by computers

NuScale Energy Exploration Center at Fuse offers students a state-of-the-art simulated reactor control room

The NuScale Energy Exploration Center at Fuse at Mason Square, created in partnership with NuScale Power, will help prepare the next generation of nuclear professionals to engage with the evolving energy industry. Learn more about the center.

Mason Career Academy launches to aid students, recent grads, displaced workers

Along with technical training, the platform, offered through Coursera, also includes professional development tools that help sharpen skills in resume writing, interviewing, and job readiness.

Courses are taught by instructors from top companies and institutions, and completed credentials can be added directly to resumes or LinkedIn profiles.

Learn more and access the benefits of micro-learning

Undergraduate research impact

Mason Korea students used their research to write an article for the peer-reviewed journal, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. Their project, based on a stream local to the Incheon campus, proposes updated approaches to water quality monitoring. In addition, the undergraduates gained experience in the realm of scholarly research and publishing.

Learn about their work.