The Virginia Consortium for Teacher Preparation in Vision Impairment is a statewide program aimed at training teachers of visually impaired students. Avila received $315,777 from the US Department of Education to support this initiative.
The program aims to build confidence in teachers to present cybersecurity in the classroom and create opportunities for peer sharing. Teachers participating in the cohort will receive a $1,000 stipend and complete various workshops and surveys.
Researchers at George Mason University are refining a dynamic coaching outreach program to improve the preparation of special education personnel. The project, funded by the US Department of Education, aims to enhance university supervisors' coaching skills and prepare inservice teacher candidates for active reflection and mentorship.
Researchers at the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University received $800,000 in funding to launch a podcasting and video production studio and upgrade their social media marketing efforts. The award will also support the center's operating reserve.
Researchers will develop game theoretic models to optimize financial incentives for water conservation, exploring socio-spatial dynamics of water sustainability. The project aims to understand how water users' propensities for cooperative behavior vary over time across river networks.
The Northern Virginia Writing Project is reengineering the Teacher Writing Institute to offer it in Write Now Teacher Studio. The project involves teacher leaders using researched theory and practice experience to design and develop lessons that can be used by teachers everywhere.
George Mason University's Ziheng Sun is building a machine learning workforce for Earth science studies through training and curriculum development. The project aims to address the lack of systematic learning materials for Earth science students, providing them with modern technologies like deep learning and cloud computing.
A recent study from George Mason University found that introducing generic statin medications can reduce prices by up to 95% when six or more generic competitors exist. The study reveals average annual cost savings per individual of $211.9 for out-of-pocket, translating to an $11.9 billion savings for the US.
Dirmeyer's project aims to analyze global patterns of land-atmosphere coupling and its impact on PBL evolution. The researchers will combine statistical and physical depictions to reveal how changes in land surface states affect forecast quality.
George Mason University researchers will provide a professional development program to enhance Northern Virginia teachers' content-integrated instruction for culturally and linguistically diverse students. The ACE-STEM project aims to improve STEM literacy development and family literacy programs for English learners.
The research team aims to increase organ-transplant access for underserved minority patients by developing an integrated dynamic stochastic simulation-optimization model. This model will help patients decide whether to accept a less compatible kidney or wait for a more compatible one.
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages at George Mason University has received a grant of $398,227 to support the Global Exchange Office's Project GO. The program aims to help future global officers gain fluency in critical languages while learning intercultural communication tools.
George Mason University researchers Zhi Tian and Yue Wang are securing $125,000 in funding from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority to develop an artificial intelligence-based solution for multi-access edge computing. The project aims to enhance network security and improve efficiency of collaborative machine learning.
Sam Lebovic will study the evolution of the Espionage Act from 1917 to its present day impact on democracy. The funding will explore how secrecy regimes affect public discourse and press freedom.
Cong Wang, Assistant Professor at George Mason University, has received a $181,584 NSF CAREER grant for his research on memory-efficient and robust architecture for federated intelligence on edge devices. The project aims to address the limitations of current federated learning approaches and provide solutions for computation/memory/en...
Zhisheng Yan and his collaborators propose a framework for collaborative local and networked storage to archive high-resolution video data for long-lived wildlife monitoring. They aim to develop the first research CI that collects 360-degree videos for wildlife monitoring, transforming scientific monitoring in field studies.
Elizabeth Davis, a doctoral candidate at George Mason University, has received $25,000 in NSF grant funding to study the national emergence of newcomer schools. Her research aims to fill a gap in understanding how these schools align with immigration patterns and demographics, as well as their impact on student outcomes.
The initiative provides a safe space for military-connected individuals to access community arts programs through virtual or in-person workshops. Funding of $73,650 will support a hybrid ukulele series, enabling participants to develop their musical skills and participate with family members.
David Wong's project aims to comprehensively measure family and social support in US counties by including demographic variables like age, ethnicity, and spatial dimensions. The research will provide more accurate health rankings and inform policy decisions.
A new study published in EClinical Medicine found that a person's existing medical conditions can significantly impact which antidepressant works best for them. The data-driven website allows patients to share their medical history and receive personalized recommendations for antidepressants.
Researchers are developing an AI-informed training teammate to promote active, cooperative learning and demonstrate feasibility of human-AI teaming technology for ADHD workers in the construction industry. The system will assess, adapt, and respond to worker behavior, predicting potential incidents and preventing injuries.
Researchers at George Mason University are developing methods to identify and mitigate supply chain disruptions caused by criminal organizations. The team aims to create alert systems and mitigation strategies using machine learning and simulation techniques.
Recent Mason bioengineering research appears as cover articles in Nature, discussing cell census and atlas of the motor cortex. The studies aim to develop technologies for investigating neural circuits and understanding brain diseases.
George Mason University Assistant Professor Zhisheng Yan is leading a project to create augmented 360-degree video for firefighters, enabling remote commanders to visualize the entire emergency scene in all directions. The research aims to enhance firefighting productivity and safety by providing panoramic visual cognition.
Camille Goblet is conducting genomic analysis to strengthen zoo management and save the critically endangered black rhinoceros from extinction. The project will aid in establishing pedigree and understanding species' adaptability to different environments, informing strategies to conserve the species.
Baek & Tong are developing emissions inventories by calibrating Community Multiscale Air Quality Modeling System simulations with field measurement data and remote-sensing satellite data. This project aims to reduce uncertainties in human activity-based traditional bottom-up emissions inventories.
George Mason University researcher Lance Sherry is developing a tool to evaluate optimal Aviation Detachment manpower mix for Navy's Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike capabilities. The goal is to identify the best balance of flight hours and constraints like personnel caps and maintenance requirements.
Dr. Cynthia Smith, an associate professor at George Mason University, will receive $23,119 in funding to manage an invasive plant removal project. The project aims to inform public lands and wetland managers on best practices for invasive species removal.
Kai Zeng and collaborators propose novel techniques to enhance security of wireless-powered backscatter communication (WPBC) for IoT applications. They aim to achieve efficient key agreement, anti-jamming communication, and robust device authentication.
David Lattanzi is developing a transferable curricular framework for data science education that can be integrated with existing engineering curricula. The project aims to provide evidence-based best practices for incorporating data science into STEM programs, resulting in a globally competitive STEM workforce.
Erdogan Kaya and his team will develop an ELL-friendly elementary computer science curriculum utilizing educational robotics, aiming to improve English language proficiency, science, math, and computer science achievement. Funding from NSF CSforAll grant will support a collaborative project with institutions nationwide.
Elizabeth Freeman's project aims to aid management and conservation of critically endangered black rhinoceros through genetic analyses. The study will strengthen zoo management by facilitating strategies to save the species from extinction, with data also informing understanding of environmental responses.
Researchers led by Joan Kang Shin will deliver a global online course on teaching English to young learners, impacting teachers and children worldwide. The project aims to improve the teaching of English as an additional language to children globally.
Daniel E. Houser and Jian Song will investigate how the distribution of random shocks affects effort provisions in rank-tournament participants using economic theory and laboratory experiments. The research aims to develop an improved understanding of why and how people make decisions when facing unlikely but possible bad outcomes.
Thalia Goldstein is investigating how parents deceive their children about culturally iconic figures like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Her research aims to understand the tension between moral development and broad dishonesty in parenting.
Houser and Co-Principal Investigator Moumita Roy plan a lab experiment to analyze the effect of shared group identity on leader effectiveness. The project aims to contribute to policy suggestions on increasing diversity and inclusion in leadership.
A new project aims to investigate the role of justifications in resolving norm conflicts and fostering trust between humans and autonomous agents. By demonstrating that justified actions can reduce moral disapproval, researchers hope to create norm-aware agents that prioritize safety over efficiency.
Michael E. von Fricken, Assistant Professor at George Mason University, is supporting COVID-19 research efforts with CDC funding. The project, initiated in July 2021, aims to address the coronavirus public health emergency.
Researchers investigating amyloid-protein interaction with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in human neural cells may lead to new therapeutic approaches. Funding enables collaboration using protein isolation, structural modeling, and machine learning for molecular process characterization.
A partnership between George Mason University and local schools aims to integrate computer science into grades PK-6 using a digital tool called DECPICT-CS. The project seeks to improve teachers' abilities to support students with disabilities in learning computer science.
Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm, Dean of George Mason University's College of Science, has received an Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignment with NASA. As a Senior Research Advisor, he will create opportunities for faculty and students to contribute to NASA's research portfolio and build a diverse future STEM workforce.
Bassam Haddad at George Mason University has received a $850,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to promote public scholarship on the Arab world and broader region. The project aims to strengthen networks, research, publishing, and public profiles of Arab scholars.
Researchers will examine mentorship, leadership development, and career opportunities beyond academia to cultivate physics identity and belonging for women in physics. The project aims to identify ways to keep more women in physics and address the male-dominated field.
Lee Solomon and his team are developing a blood substitute made from a novel peptide material that binds heme B, promoting stronger oxygen binding. The research aims to create a next-generation blood substitute to help Virginians suffering from hemorrhage-inducing injuries.
Researchers will develop a framework for predicting high-Tc superconductors using first-principles calculations and machine learning. The goal is to create affordable and malleable materials that could revolutionize the power industry.
The study aims to identify patterns of case outcomes and document evidence types in federal and state prosecuted cases involving trafficking. The researchers will analyze administrative court data to understand prosecutions in trafficking cases.
Researchers will investigate genetic variation in Kemp's ridley sea turtles to inform conservation strategies, using historical museum samples. The study aims to transform scientific understanding of the world's most endangered sea turtle species amidst climate change and habitat loss threats.
Reksulak will lead Convergence Accelerator's planning and budget development, collaborating with program directors on merit review and post-award management processes. He will also advise the community on current and future funding opportunities and coordinate with other programs in NSF and federal agencies.
Audra Parker, a George Mason University Associate Professor, has received $14,760 in funding from Loudoun County Public Schools to support the university's Elementary Professional Development School Internship Program.
Denise Hines and Emily Ihara received a $480,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to increase the number and quality of Master of Social Work (MSW) professionals with specialized behavioral health training.