A George Mason University study found that mental illness is a significant predictor of veteran suicide, while social determinants of health can predict but not cause it. The study used EHR data from over five million veterans and recommends focusing on medical issues such as antidepressant use to improve risk modification efforts.
Mahamadi Warma will study optimization problems and nonlocal transmission issues in fractional partial differential equations. Funding started in September 2020 and ended in May 2021.
Researchers are creating a data platform called NORPP Manager to provide public access to large-N organizational data on the nonprofit sector. The platform will fill significant data voids and enable social scientists to conduct large-scale, representative studies.
Researchers aim to understand online illicit sales of drugs and counterfeit pharmaceuticals by studying supply chains and payment systems. They will use rich corporate datasets to develop new models of illicit supply chains and suggest disruption strategies.
Researchers at George Mason University are using EUVM solar occultations to simulate Mars upper atmospheric processes. The project aims to identify the fundamental causes of observed variability driven by tides and gravity waves.
Researchers are advancing decadal predictions by applying a multivariate statistical framework to climate models. They aim to improve understanding of climate variability and predictability.
Zhao is developing numerical algorithms to describe superfluidity and magnetic orders in repulsively interacting Fermi gases of ultracold atoms. His work aims to understand complex quantum matter, enabling scientists to design better materials.
The project aims to enhance healthcare services by providing behavioral health training and social work intern support. By the end of the project, 80% of trained staff are expected to report increased competence in addressing clients with behavioral health issues.
Researchers develop a novel approach to detect and defend against hardware Trojans by adapting human immune system principles. The proposed mechanism uses an irregular network topology and machine learning-based anomaly detection to identify malicious attacks.
Researchers will conduct two-part ecological study of Gunston Cove, measuring water quality parameters and species composition. The study aims to assess the impact of anadromous fish migration on the ecosystem.
Undergraduate students perceive e-cigarette secondhand emissions as harmful when labeled 'chemicals' or 'aerosols', but not 'vapor'. The study recommends accurately labeling e-cigarette emissions to build support for tobacco-free campus policies.
Researchers at George Mason University are developing a senior-year capstone course and summer clinical immersion program to integrate nursing and health informatics students into Bioengineering Design teams. The program aims to apply the new curriculum in real-world clinical contexts, addressing newly identified clinical needs.
A novel radio receiver architecture is being developed to adaptively suppress interferences across a wide range of frequencies. The project aims to enhance the robustness of future wireless systems and educate engineers on holistic component design.
Maggioni's project examines precipitation and its impact on hydroclimatic hazards in the region. Researchers aim to provide new knowledge on changing precipitation patterns and their effects on hydrologic processes.
P. Daniel Chen examines cost of dual-enrollment programs in Virginia to estimate true costs for secondary schools and community colleges. The study aims to answer three questions: on-site course costs, administrative support costs, and Commonwealth spending per course and pupil.
The team aims to discover millisecond pulsars, exotic binary systems, and intermittent pulsars. Simulations predict the full survey will uncover 20-30 MSPs and 150-200 normal pulsars.
Amy Murphy has received funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for a Risk-Need-Responsivity project in Maricopa County, Arizona. The RNR tool will help match individuals with services based on their risk and need factors.
Researchers investigate strata spanning critical intervals in Siberia to link eukaryotic evolution and Cambrian Explosion with deep-Earth processes. The study aims to provide insights into the coupled evolution of life and environment in Earth history.
Mason researchers are providing biostatistics and bioinformatic analysis for integrating multi-omic data sets from a breast cancer cohort. The study will include correlations between proteomic, metabolomic, genomic, and/or clinical data from patients with triple-negative breast tumors.
Erion Plaku, Associate Professor of Computer Science at George Mason University, has received $203,796 in National Science Foundation funding. He will oversee the Robust Intelligence, Foundational Research in Robotics, and National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes programs from August 2020 to August 2021.
A new study found that independent, physician-owned practices adopted more quality improvement (QI) strategies than hospital-owned and community clinics. These practices focused on patient care coordination rather than organizational improvement strategies.
Adrienne Bryant Godwin receives funding to create a performance project exploring human migration through the eyes of four children. The project aims to reflect on global migration issues using artistic expressions, suitable for audiences aged 10 and older.
The Maydan podcast will address various topics and themes across multiple academic disciplines, appealing to both expert and non-expert audiences. A team of scholars from diverse institutions will contribute to the project, leveraging their networks and expertise.
Researchers at George Mason University will develop machine learning-based spectrum sensing techniques and network visualization architecture for intelligent full-duplex cognitive radio networks. The project, funded by the National Science Foundation, aims to improve efficiency and resource management in wireless communication networks.
Michele Greet, Director of Art History Program at George Mason University, has been awarded $60,000 by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to research abstract art in the Andes from 1950-1970. The project will explore this overlooked period in the region's artistic history.
The Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University is receiving a $20,000 grant to build financial resilience in the digital humanities. The project will connect five digital humanities organizations through a yearlong planning exercise focused on sustainable business models.
Researchers at George Mason University are developing a contactless fingertip imaging system to detect COVID-19. The system utilizes sweat metabolite biometrics, which is non-invasive and potentially more accurate than current temperature checks.
George Mason University Professor KuoChu Chang is supporting Intelligent Fusion Technology in developing a Cyber Resilience Integrated Security Inspection System (CRISIS). The system utilizes machine-learning algorithms and digital twin technology to enhance cybersecurity.
Assistant Professor of Accounting Bret Johnson will serve as a research resource for the Office of the Chief Accountant and participate in OCA projects focusing on auditing standards setting and auditor assistance. Funding will support Johnson's work from late August 2020 to late July 2021.
Researchers Cynthia Lum and Christopher Koper are studying COVID-19's impact on Fairfax County Police Department's crime rates, operations, and police-community interactions. The study aims to describe the agency's response and document lessons learned for a national audience.
Swimming microparticles have the potential to improve coolant performance by accelerating heat transfer from hot surfaces. This innovative technology could lead to faster, smaller devices with reduced energy consumption, benefiting industries such as electronics, automotive, and renewable energy.
Researchers are developing a new type of geosynthetic clay liner to manage toxic landfill leachates. The liner, composed of bentonite and polymer, has shown promise in maintaining low hydraulic conductivity when exposed to aggressive leachates.
Eduardo Lopez Atencio and his collaborators are analyzing agent search methods in a constrained network environment to help the US Army workforce stay focused on strategic goals. This analysis will be applied to forecast workforce behaviors across an extended planning horizon.
Scientists are using a High Resolution Echelle Spectrometer (HIRES) and iSHELL/IRTF to observe the newly discovered planet AU Mic, aiming to disentangle its radial velocity signal from stellar activity. This will allow for precise calculations of the planet's orbital parameters and mass.
Tyrus Berry is developing a semiparametric modeling framework to leverage strengths of parametric and nonparametric methods. The project aims to provide flexible models with quantifiable uncertainty for optimal predictions in limited noisy observations.
A research team led by Thomas LaToza aims to create a community infrastructure for conducting online software engineering user studies. The proposed platform will increase the quality of software engineering tools and techniques, enhancing productivity and effectiveness among software engineers.
Jennifer Lerch received funding from the State of Delaware to provide assistance to the Delaware Department of Corrections in using the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) Simulation Tool. The project aims to enhance the tool's capabilities and address inmate needs.
The study aims to characterize the occurrence and concentrations of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in water and sediments. The researchers seek to establish a baseline for future evaluations of wastewater treatment technology and public health.
George Mason University researchers will acquire a reconfigurable computing system, Gunston, to support diverse areas of scientific research and education. The system, based on OpenStack architecture, will provide traditional HPC and virtualized environments to meet the growing needs of researchers.
George Mason University's Daniel Tong will receive $83,748 from NOAA to develop an integrated model system predicting air quality and greenhouse gas emissions at a city scale. The three-year project aims to simulate the evolution of criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gases in a changing climate.
Peter Pachowicz leads a project to combine space, air, terrestrial and maritime data to tackle key challenges in Virginia. The initiative, funded by $10,000 from MITRE, aims to establish a foundation for future collaborations.
Assistant Professor Nirmal Ghimire is working to synthesize and characterize topological materials. He received $48,910 in US Department of Energy funding for this research.
I-Wen Mike Chu and Robert Weigel collaborate on analyzing STET code simulations to model magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling processes. They will produce visualization tools and co-author a journal article on their findings.
Allison Redlich and Jodi Quas are studying the best ways to question victims of human trafficking through an anonymous survey of law enforcement's experiences. They aim to identify gaps in knowledge that can be addressed via additional resources.
The George Mason University Libraries are preserving the papers of James M. Buchanan through a National Endowment for the Humanities grant. The collection includes correspondence, publications, and other materials that chronicle Dr. Buchanan's life and academic career.
Emanuela Marasco and her team aim to diagnose COVID-19 through sweat metabolites, leveraging machine learning algorithms and advanced image processing techniques. Their proposed detector will be compared to traditional tampon-based testing methods, potentially revolutionizing non-invasive diagnosis.
The Center for International Education at George Mason University is delivering an online English language teacher professional development program. The program aims to provide educators around the world with online training to teach English to young learners.
Cristiana Stan and collaborators develop new diagnostic tools to forecast ENSO patterns. The tools aim to better understand the relationship between ENSO and the Madden-Julian Oscillation.
The project aims to address system impediments to pervasive 360-degree video sharing by improving efficiency at each stage. Researchers will explore approaches for generating high-quality frames, adapting content to available bandwidth, and optimizing projection efficiency.
Tong and collaborators are developing a model-ready emission dataset for CAM-CMAQ's wildfire forecasting system, aiming to improve accuracy and mitigate adverse fire effects. The dataset will also incorporate aerosol attenuation of photolysis in smoke plumes.