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.
Alpaslan Özerdem, Dean of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, has received funding from the U.S. Department of State for a $47,602 US-UK Peace Labs initiative aimed at promoting sustainable social cohesion. The project will run from August 2023 to September 2024.
Sara Debus-Sherrill received supplemental funding from the County of Alameda to develop and deliver a training academy for community-based organizations serving justice-involved youth. The Elevate Academy will provide critical services to these youth, addressing their unique needs and promoting successful reintegration into society.
Kevin Ramseur, a George Mason University doctoral student in clinical psychology, will receive funding through the APA Minority Fellowship Program. The $27,144 award will support his research from October 2023 to September 2024.
Researchers are designing joint 3D solid-state learning machines inspired by the brain's hippocampus region. The project focuses on developing a hippocampal-aware framework for enhancing chip design and enabling online learning in resource-constrained environments.
Alem & Narayanan receive $2,495,244 from the National Institutes of Health to enhance safety and quality of BSL-3 laboratory practices and create two new research cores in high containment. The grant will accelerate vaccine and therapeutic drug discovery and improve understanding of infectious disease transmission and pathogenesis.
Researchers at George Mason University are studying the impact of assistive wearable technology on work success for adults with autism spectrum disorders and ADHD. The project aims to improve subjective and objective markers of work success using a smartwatch application that monitors performance and intervenes with prompts.
Sansbury's qualitative dissertation study explores how family engagement supports racial socialization and young children's emergent racial identity. The study aims to understand the roles of African American teachers and families in building relationships that promote healthy racial identities.
A new study from George Mason University found that women with a disability are more likely to report child marriage compared to women without disabilities. The study found that women with disabilities were over one and a half times more likely to experience girl child marriage.
A new study found that Medicare Advantage generally had lower resource use and cost compared to traditional Medicare for many conditions, but not all. For example, MA used fewer resources for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes, where proper care management can prevent hospitalizations.
A new study reveals that independent physician practices experienced a smaller drop in patient volume than their larger counterparts during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. This finding suggests that independent practices can thrive and provide quality care to patients with chronic conditions.
Chaowei Yang and his team are creating an automatic training dataset labeling tool to produce high-quality training datasets. The project aims to partner with a startup or small business to create a concrete proposal for innovation programs.
Esposito-Smythers will train 150 clinicians and 40 clinical supervisors in the use of measurement-based care to administer culturally sensitive assessments, improving outcomes for diverse youth and families. Funding from SAMHSA aims to reduce health disparities through evidence-based practices.
Dr. Wang's research aims to extract effective disease biomarkers from large-scale brain imaging studies using advanced statistical learning approaches and scalable computing tools. The goal is to improve diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment accuracy for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias.
Kevin Moran and Ziyu Yao aim to improve neural language model interpretability to help developers understand why AI-powered tools make predictions. The project will produce educational materials on best practices and focus on recruiting underrepresented computer science students.
Dr. Tara Chaplin received a $500,664 NIH Independent Scientist Career Award to develop cutting-edge training in ecological momentary assessment science and neurodevelopmental research. She aims to examine associations between parenting, emotion, and substance use in adolescence using fMRI and EMA data.
Cynthia Smith, an associate professor at George Mason University, has received $60,750 in funding from Fairfax County Public Schools to support watershed programs. The funding will be used to deliver hands-on field investigations to 5,200 seventh graders annually.
Researchers are investigating unknown transmission pathways between humans and wildlife, particularly with white-tailed deer, to predict the risk of spillover. The project aims to integrate these pathways into a modeling framework to mitigate zoonotic disease spread.
Researchers at George Mason University are developing a new biometric technology that uses sweat analysis to verify identities. The project, led by Emanuela Marasco, aims to characterize a person's extrinsic and intrinsic features for more accurate representation of their identity.
Researchers aim to develop mass-produced superconductors operating at easily maintained temperatures for energy, transportation, and communication technologies. They will use advanced modeling methods and computational tools to identify suitable candidate materials and examine their properties.
Researchers at George Mason University are transitioning a training dataset labeling tool to support discoveries in Earth science and heliophysics. The end result will be a foundational training dataset labeling tool that can be deployed and rapidly trained across multiple science domains.
George Mason University's Harbir Antil received $99,948 from the National Science Foundation to support a workshop on mathematical opportunities in digital twins. The workshop aims to explore connections and synergies between mathematics, digital twins, and other disciplines.
Acosta & Burls' project uses novel weather and climate models to predict changes in atmospheric circulation and climate in response to the Altai Mountains' size, height, and growth history. The team will measure these predictions against field and laboratory data gleaned from sediments shed from the Altai.
A team led by Laurie Schintler is conducting a study to compare perceptions of peer review decisions made by humans versus algorithms. The research aims to measure the legitimacy of both human and algorithmic decision-making processes in scientific publishing and funding outcomes.
George Mason University Assistant Professor Nora McDonald is investigating privacy ecosystems among vulnerable populations using qualitative research and participatory design. She will develop a toolkit to support healthcare providers in mitigating privacy harms for vulnerable individuals.
A pilot study led by George Mason University's Michael Bloom explores the impact of PFAS on weight loss in Hispanic children participating in a community-based weight loss intervention. The research aims to quantify associations between PFAS exposure and weight lost, as well as clinical biomarkers.
Assistant Professor Jinwei Ye at George Mason University has been awarded a $600,000 NSF CAREER Award to develop polarization-based vision systems for autonomous navigation and smart manufacturing. The project aims to improve machine vision systems' capability in geometric and semantic scene understanding.
A new study, funded by George Mason University, explores the effects of group digital gaming on cognitive function, mood, and behaviors in people with early to moderate levels of dementia. The research aims to learn if this innovative technology can enhance cognitive stimulation and overall well-being.
The Institute for Immigration Research (IIR) at George Mason University has received funding for a conference focused on refugee resettlement and STEM education. The event will bring together educational and employment stakeholders to discuss strategies for addressing humanitarian needs and expanding the nation's STEM workforce.