Xianjun Hao has received a $50,000 grant from Riverside Technology, Inc. as part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) AMSU-A CDR Products Support project. The funding will support research activities between February 2024 and February 2025.
Four Mason researchers are partnering with community stakeholders to create a transformative model for research translation, leveraging higher education resources to address climate change resilience. The project aims to develop sustainable and equitable communities across Virginia, utilizing $5.54 million in NSF funding.
A George Mason University researcher is creating a website to tell the story of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) at its 50-year milestone. The website will feature oral history interviews, annotated photographs, and other resources documenting AISES's growth and impact.
The project aims to establish a first-of-its-kind lab for neuromorphic imaging and digital twins at George Mason University. This will support research, local organizations, and beyond, with potential applications in fields like Air Force, Space Force, Civil Engineering, Machine Learning.
Extended periods of patching for children with unilateral congenital cataracts do not negatively impact parenting stress, child motor development, behavior, or self-perception. A new study found that continuing to patch throughout preschool years is crucial in preventing blindness and promoting healthy vision.
George Mason University Professor John Turner will receive $248,460 in funding from the Israel Institute to support a postdoctoral teaching fellow for three academic years. The grant aims to address a significant gap in curricula about modern Israel and its importance in contemporary politics and conflict.
A four-component school-based nutritional intervention package improved diet quality among adolescents and their household members, reducing undernutrition and obesity. The study found promising spillover effects into households and communities, highlighting the transformative potential of schools in combating adolescent malnutrition.
Assistant Professor Alexandria Frisch receives $30,000 from the University of Pennsylvania to research healing the traumatized body in Second Temple Judaism. The project aims to understand how bodily beliefs and rituals, such as purification and physiognomic divination, helped early Jews cope with trauma and societal turmoil.
The CEC researchers have received funding to transform Eagle Bank Arena into a one-of-a-kind robotics experimentation and competition venue. This unique facility will enable the study of multi-robot systems in adversarial settings, advancing the state-of-the-art in heterogeneous multi-robot technologies.
Anastasopoulos is helping to develop a solution that can automatically translate languages of the southeast Asia and Pacific regions, with a particular focus on Indonesian and Filipino languages. Funding for this project began in January 2024 and will end in July 2024.
A new study by George Mason University faculty and graduate students found that transmasculine people use dietary supplements more frequently than the general population. The study reveals unique differences in supplement use, motivations, and demographics among transmasculine individuals.
A recent study found that intergenerational mentorship programs can help overcome ageism in healthcare by providing meaningful connections between older adults and medical students. The programs, which involve younger students working with older mentors, help to break down stereotypes and promote a better understanding of older people'...
Aarthi Narayanan is developing treatments for alphaviruses with funding from Battelle Memorial Institute. Her research aims to enhance medical countermeasures against chemical and biological threats.
George Mason University Postdoctoral Research Fellow Craig Johnston will attend the 11th Coronal Loops Workshop to discuss solar corona heating processes. The workshop aims to broaden participation with travel support for US students and early career researchers.
Dr. Harbir Antil is leading a project to create efficient algorithms for solving optimization problems with partial differential equations (PDEs), which will be applied in various fields such as dynamics and fluid mechanics.
A new study found that adolescents and young adults with cognitive disabilities had a higher prevalence of nicotine vaping compared to those without disabilities. Major depressive episodes were also associated with an increased risk of vaping in this population.
Xuan Wang designs a novel framework to address non-cooperative systems and coordination safety in MAMH systems. The project aims to enhance algorithmic scalability and safety guarantees, while incorporating workforce development and education initiatives.
Researchers at George Mason University are exploring security concerns around prompts for large language models (LLMs), focusing on attack and defense strategies with explainable AI and human involvement.
David M. Hart's $159,488 funding aims to bridge the gap between research and policy communities through a weeklong boot camp for early-career researchers. The program will provide valuable insights into public policy-making and support participants in advancing their research while contributing to policy development.
Evan Lowder and Chelsea Foudray will assess Fairfax County Peer Recovery Services (PRS) programs for evaluation. They will identify PRS programs, develop a research design, and track short-term and long-term outcomes.
Researchers investigated primary care clinicians' perspectives on burnout, finding that tech inefficiencies and high documentation contribute to the issue. Strategies to improve clinician well-being include changes at organizational level, such as work-life balance improvements and electronic health record optimizations.
Researcher Vijay Shah is developing a robust framework for comprehensive validation and testing of deployed Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) systems using distinctive power signatures and electromagnetic emanations. This technology has the potential to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness in supply chain risk management.
Qiang Zeng is developing a new approach to on-device IoT fuzzing using local control channels, enabling scalable testing of IoT devices and firmware updates. This research aims to achieve lifetime supply chain security for IoT devices, with potential impacts on society, education, and industry.
Arafin and his group aim to design provable trust embedding techniques for counterfeit chiplet detection. They will also develop novel Trojan identification methods using built-in-peer-testing capabilities of chiplets connected on a shared Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express bus.
Researchers at George Mason University, led by Assistant Professor Pudukotai Dinakarrao, are working on a project to protect autonomous vehicle supply chains from backdoor attacks. The team aims to deploy an approach that can mitigate and avoid such attacks, with funding provided by the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority.
Gurdip Singh's project aims to develop a unified model to study cyber-physical systems and design distributed algorithms for fundamental problems in pervasive systems. The proposed model will be integrated into existing simulation tools to evaluate scenarios involving different types of physical entities and phenomena.
Narayanan is working on treatments for alphaviruses at George Mason University. Researchers are exploring new approaches to combat these viruses, which have significant public health implications.
George Mason University's Ali Andalibi is set to receive funding from Perthera for the development of a tissue bank. The Perthera Tissue Bank will be stored in a controlled environment to ensure safe and proper storage conditions, with regular checks by the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator, and staff.
Researchers will produce a comprehensive report on nonprofit employment in the US and collaborate with nonprofit leaders to improve federal database information. Funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation will support the transfer of the Nonprofit Works interactive database application.
George Mason University researchers Dhafer Marzougui and Cing-Dao Kan have received a $749,954 grant to develop a crashworthy tangent end treatment for low-speed and curbed roadways. The project aims to improve safety on these types of roadways, which are prone to accidents.
A study by George Mason University researchers found endocrine-disrupting chemicals in menstrual products, including phthalates and parabens. The review of 15 papers revealed a lack of research on newer products like menstrual cups and discs, highlighting the need for further investigation into their potential health impacts.
Assistant Professor Amanda Madden at George Mason University has received a $48,911 NEH grant to create a digital edition of the late medieval text 'La sfera', featuring merchants, maps, and manuscripts. The project aims to integrate texts, images, and maps in an interactive digital framework for scholars and students.
George Mason University's Ali Raz is leading the development of advanced model-based tools for portfolio management. The project aims to enhance the IAPR System-of-systems tool suite and improve decision-making in autonomous systems.
George Mason University's Sustainable Geotransportation Infrastructure research team is collecting data on a roadway site in Minnieville, Virginia, constructed with reclaimed asphalt pavement and virgin aggregate. The data will help confirm the long-term performance of this unique roadway design and inform VDOT's roadway specifications.
Researchers found that prenatal vitamins provided short-term benefits, while postnatal vitamins offered sustained impacts on breast milk B-12 adequacy. Both types of supplements supported healthy growth and development in infants.
The project aims to improve history of higher education courses nationwide by exploring topics throughout the history of US higher education. Participants will create digital teaching resources and develop an Open Educational Resource (OER) on the topic.
George Mason University researcher Kenneth Dere has received funding from NASA to update the CHIANTI atomic database, a crucial tool for analyzing astrophysical spectra. The project will also improve ChiantiPy software package, enabling scientists to calculate spectrum emissions with greater accuracy.
A study is being conducted to assess the workload in collegiate dancers, examining objective physical activity demands and subjective self-reported perceptions of physical and mental workload. The findings could highlight the importance of healthcare access to reduce injury risk and improve performance in this underserved population.
Research finds that poor nutrition contributes to both type 2 diabetes and mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy can reduce the risk of these conditions.
A comprehensive systematic review of 25 studies over nearly 50 years reveals consistent evidence of associations between insecticide exposure and lower sperm concentration in adult men. The findings warrant concern, particularly given observed downward trends in semen quality.
A team of researchers will develop a validated curriculum and assessment methods to increase ethical responsibility in the future cybersecurity workforce. The project aims to address social and ethical risks associated with AI technologies designed for security-related problems.
Samantha Viano, an Assistant Professor at George Mason University, has received a $1,044,599 NSF CAREER Award to investigate school policies and access to high school STEM credit recovery. The project aims to develop a theoretical framework for policymakers to improve outcomes for minoritized students in online credit recovery programs.
Furst and Graham will evaluate the effect of extreme heat on disinfection efficacy and failure risk, using simulated distribution system studies for conventional chlorine and chlorocyanurates. They anticipate chlorocyanurate disinfection to be most resilient to high temperatures.
Ruixin Yang has received $8,000 from the International Food Policy Research Institute to conduct hazard maps and review existing methods for climate change research. He is developing a Python program to identify and assess climate hazards in Africa.
Sam Lebovic, a professor at George Mason University, has been awarded a Visiting Research Scholarship at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University. He will explore issues such as academic freedom and whistleblowing regulation in modern bureaucracies.
Research by George Mason University found that women with physical disabilities have lower cervical cancer screening rates, highlighting the need for improved access to preventive health services. The study's findings also reveal disparities in screening rates among different types of disabilities.
Researchers at George Mason University are developing innovative biomass-based porous structures for energy-efficient water desalination and purification. The project aims to create a capacitive deionization process using spatial wood carbon scaffolds with nanocellulose fillers.
Gilleaudeau aims to generate a new composite carbon record and test the hypothesis that carbon excursion was linked to global ocean anoxia. His research will produce critical data on the initiation of the Late Paleozoic Ice Age.
The project aims to create a comprehensive database of researched information on Black displacement and mobility in Arlington County. The database will include oral histories, census data, photographs, historic newspapers, and other artifacts, shedding new light on the county's history.
George Mason University Assistant Professor Sabine Doebel is developing an online, scalable meta-science platform to investigate cognitive development during early childhood. The project, GARDEN, aims to gather data from a diverse sample of preschoolers and assess young children's executive functioning.