Professor Michael E. Wolf-Braningin received awards totaling $267,675 from the US Department of Health and Human Services to support student stipends for child welfare careers. The awards are part of a partnership between George Mason University's social work department and the Virginia Department of Social Services.
A free cancer screening program, See, Test & Treat, has been implemented to address barriers to healthcare for under-served women in Mississippi. The program offers same-day results and improves knowledge of cancer screenings and self-efficacy for seeking regular check-ups, with positive effects on health behaviors.
A new study led by George Mason University faculty Jenna Krall investigated how commuting patterns impact air pollution exposure, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5). The research found that commuters traveling during rush hour have higher overall exposure to traffic-related air pollution compared to sporadic commuters.
Jessica Hurley, Assistant Professor at George Mason University, will research the impact of nuclearization on decolonization in India, South Africa, Oceania, and Native North America. Funding from the National Humanities Center will support her book project through September 2022.
Kuo-Chu Chang is developing a knowledge graph-based information sharing system with the US Department of Navy. The project aims to improve communication and collaboration among teams.
Karen Akerlof's NSF-funded project aims to address equity concerns in co-production of knowledge with University of Alaska Fairbanks. The study employs Q methodology techniques to identify common discourses among US regional climate science center scientists and stakeholders.
Caballero-Gill's project, part of the CycloAstro Project, focuses on training and developing diverse graduate students and postdocs, emphasizing socially conscious leadership and community engagement. Funding from the Heising-Simons Foundation will support this initiative until May 31, 2024.
A new three-year project funded by the Heising-Simons Foundation is integrating science from paleoclimatology, geophysics, and astronomy to study the evolution of the Solar System and Earth-Moon dynamics. The CycloAstro Project will also investigate the Earth's paleoclimate system and improve cyclostratigraphy and astrochronology.
Researchers aim to detect malware in IoT networked devices using a principled approach. They plan to develop resource-aware distributed malware detection and reliable feature extraction methods.
Researchers at George Mason University are developing an interactive and predictive tool to detect early indicators of malice that lead to policy-failure events. The goal is to empower local government agencies with proactive counter-narrative communication to limit the spread of disinformation narratives.
George Mason University's Supriya Baily will convene the CIES 2022 conference with graduate research assistants and wage workers. The event is funded by the Comparative and International Education Society at $40,607.
A team of researchers, led by Sanmay Das from George Mason University, is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to develop novel methods for allocating scarce housing support to at-risk households. The goal is to improve service system outcomes and prevent homelessness, while ensuring fairness and equity.
The project aims to increase the number of STEM secondary teaching careers by mentoring and supporting new teachers through their first year and beyond. The researchers will work with Virginia Community College System, Prince William County schools, and Fairfax County schools to recruit, mentor, and retain 35 prospective teachers.
Researchers at George Mason University are investigating health impacts of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in New York state communities exposed to contaminated drinking water. The study aims to understand the threat of PFAS to human populations and design efficient interventions to mitigate exposure.
Professor Yuri Mishin at George Mason University is advancing understanding of interface thermodynamics and kinetics through atomic modeling. He aims to investigate grain boundary segregation, phase transformations, and solute drag effects in alloys.
Divita Mathur is investigating cytosolic access and instability of DNA nanoparticles to overcome current delivery mechanisms. The goal is to create more biocompatible delivery systems, enabling advanced targeted therapies.
Researchers at George Mason University discovered that the over-the-counter drink Respiratory Detox Shot (RDS) may broadly inhibit respiratory viruses such as influenza. RDS contains nine herbal ingredients traditionally used in Eastern medicine to manage lung diseases.
Mason 4C has partnered with medical societies to address climate change through health initiatives. The consortium aims to improve public health and healthcare outcomes in vulnerable populations.
Ben Ouagrham-Gormley is researching ethical issues related to human germline genome editing, a key aspect of China's global scientific strategy. The researcher will analyze data and conduct interviews with Chinese and U.S. scientists and government officials.
The Mason4C Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health will expand its partnership with NMA fellows and community-based environmental justice groups. With funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, this collaboration aims to amplify the voices of doctors and other health professionals in addressing climate and health injustices.
Pinterest users are more likely to like and pin healthy recipes, featuring poultry, fish, and vegetables, but they're more engaged with unhealthy recipes high in fat, sugar, and calories. This discrepancy suggests that users are influenced by social norms and celebrity influencers promoting healthier eating habits.
Researchers Farrokh Alemi and Amira Roess received funding to evaluate the effectiveness of symptom screening with predictive algorithm combined with at-home testing, finding it more accurate than alone.
Linda Mason at George Mason University received funding to support inclusive practice in early childhood education. The project aims to promote inclusion through Teachstone CLASS training for Virginia Early Childhood Special Education professionals.
Ozlem Uzuner and her team will analyze the economic impact of potentially malignant incidental findings in radiology reports. They aim to optimize health outcomes by identifying correct follow-up recommendations, studying tumor information, and creating an incidentaloma database.
Shanjiang Zhu is developing an Android version of the InfraHub smartphone app to report bicycle and pedestrian facility issues. The project also includes social media outreach to encourage users to report facility issues.
Researchers at George Mason University are developing a wearable adhesive ultrasound sensor for biofeedback and rehabilitation following musculoskeletal injuries. The proposed technology allows for dynamic assessment of movement and functional measures, enabling personalized treatment plans to reduce recovery times.
Research Scientist Bok Haeng Baek is collaborating with other institutions on a project addressing anthropogenic emission updates and wildfires. The team will use the National Air Quality Forecast Capability Community Emission Testbed to solve these problems, incorporating NOAA satellite remote sensing and data sources.
Porphyrin molecules have electrical and optical properties that can be tailored for molecular-based materials and quantum information technologies. Researchers will develop a comprehensive database for porphyrins and metal-porphyrins with experimental and theoretical values, including response functions and conductance curves.
Researchers at George Mason University are studying the impact of castrating parasites on an estuarine crab host in the Chesapeake Bay. They will investigate how environmental salinity affects parasite survival and metamorphosis.
Researchers at George Mason University will use a new GPU-based computing cluster to develop software and algorithms for complex simulations, including hypersonic flow and combustion. The cluster will also support research collaborations with national labs and industries.
A computational method using machine learning and feature sets derived from molecular simulation can predict the functional consequences of genetic variation in cancer drugs. This technology has the potential to accurately diagnose cancer variants and improve treatment outcomes by tailoring therapy to individual genetic profiles.
The consortium, which includes 32 national medical societies representing over half of America's doctors, will advance climate, health, and equity solutions. The funding supports partnerships with the National Medical Association and empowers doctors to convey the impact of climate change on public health.
A study is evaluating Recovery Works, a Indiana program focusing on pre-incarceration diversion and post-incarceration re-entry services to reduce recidivism by 20%. The research aims to assess the impact of services on health-related outcomes and recidivism rates among low-level offenders.
A George Mason University study tracked the movements and symptoms of 175 volunteer individuals, finding that participants did not alter their daily travel patterns despite reported symptoms. The researchers also found that some people stayed at home, while others moved freely around.
A new study found that 46.3% of US poison control center calls involving supersized alcopops were made by underage drinkers, posing a distinct threat to youth. The study highlights the need for better regulation and policies to limit the availability of these products.
George Mason University professors support a partnership between U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the university to gather incident rate data using isolation architecture. The goal is to derive technical efficiency and cost effectiveness of this approach for Federal Civilian Executive Branch.
George Mason University researchers Cing-Dao Kan and Dhafer Marzougui received funding to conduct modeling and simulation analyses, as well as vehicle crash impact tests for highway safety research. The project will support roadside safety research and outdoor laboratory operations until late February 2024.
Lee and collaborators investigate how local governments support diverse 311 uses during the pandemic. They analyze datasets using AI and statistical methods to understand changes in user patterns across six DMV jurisdictions.
Researchers at George Mason University are conducting two studies on adaptive interventions for emotion regulation in the workplace. The first study evaluates the effectiveness of three cognitive reappraisal Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAIs) in achieving proximal emotion and performance outcomes.
African American breast cancer survivors are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease due to increased prevalence of risk factors, yet their knowledge about CVD is low. Participants with healthier diets and higher education levels had better CVD knowledge.
Artist Michael McDermott creates an art exhibit using images, text, and audio from old cellular phones to raise awareness about digital data privacy. The project aims to educate viewers on the importance of safeguarding deleted information and best practices for disposing of old devices.
A national center will be established at George Mason University to address a shortage of medical examiners and coroners. The new center aims to provide training, resources, and support to improve the death investigation process nationwide.
Researchers discovered artificial microswimmers slow down and accumulate in low-fuel regions where their speed is minimized. This finding suggests a new strategy to improve targeted cancer therapy by delivering chemotherapy drugs to the most problematic cells.
Researchers at George Mason University are planning a series of four ukulele workshops as part of the National Endowment for the Arts Military Healing Arts Network initiative. The project aims to improve the health, wellness, and quality of life for military and veteran populations exposed to trauma through arts engagement.
A new study led by Allison Redlich will investigate the factors influencing exoneree compensation, including false confessions. The research aims to improve state and federal policies to address wrongful convictions.
Sun and Tong's project aims to make AI workflows more shareable and replicable. The researchers will further develop the open-source GeoWeaver system into a stable operational platform for NASA's EOSDIS archive.
Aarthi Narayanan and Lance Liotta are conducting three studies to assess the therapeutic efficacy of candidate interventions for COVID-19. The researchers are using mouse models to determine the survival advantage conferred by various treatments.
A collaboration between George Mason University and Rutgers Cancer Institute aims to validate a new test for measuring HER2 biomarkers, which can predict patient response to treatment. The test uses advanced technology to analyze tissue samples and identify specific therapies for individual patients.
Professor Stephen M. Robertson at George Mason University is receiving $45,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities to study the 1935 racial violence in Harlem. He will map the events and analyze how the press and legal system dealt with them.
Researchers use NASA Infrared Telescope Facility's iSHELL spectrometer to confirm and measure exoplanet masses discovered by TESS mission orbiting bright K and M dwarf host stars. They aim to constrain bulk densities for a better understanding of the exoplanet mass-radius relation.