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| Wednesday, January 24, 2024 science.gmu.edu
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A unique point of view for a better future
by Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm
Years ago, a popular tech advertising slogan encouraged people to "Think Different." And we actively encourage our Mason Science faculty, staff, and students to successfully do just that.
Our critical thinking, grit, and creative problem-solving skills are signature trademarks that have led to productive collaborations and great discoveries. Over the past few weeks, we've been busy. Our Mason scientists and partners from around the world have secured millions in funding, discussed their research within the community via the Access to Excellence podcast and Galileo's Science Cafe, shared their discoveries through major media outlets like Popular Science, NPR, Gizmodo, Scientific American, the New York Times, and CNN and brought forth publications in such outlets as Nature Communications Earth and Environment, Cell Reports Medicine, and PLOS Biology.
It's not just how productive we are that excites me. I'm also inspired by the many scientific avenues we are exploring...
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Tenured and term faculty study leave applications now open
Tenured and term faculty study leave applications are now open for the 2024-2025 academic year. Both processes follow the same timeline, however the forms are different. After completing the application form, materials will be compiled in a OneDrive folder and chairs will be notified. Completed proposals will be shared with the Mason Science Executive Council for review before advancing to the dean. Faculty will be contacted with the final decisions at the end of March.
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#FacultyFriday highlights biology assistant professor
This past #FacultyFriday congratulated Kathleen Hunt, assistant professor in the Department of Biology, for earning the Dean's Emerging Leader Award. Hunt has been and continues to perform exceptional and exciting research on whales, that encompasses evolution, ecology, conservation, sustainability, ecobalance, animal physiology, and contribution towards saving a very endangered species. View the original Instagram post.
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Access the intranet for the latest Mason Science internal news and updates
Be sure to check the college's intranet for important information on college activities, deadlines, resources, and more. You can view the College's 2022-23 annual report and important details on the new Vonage phone system and the upcoming shift from Blackboard to Canvas.
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New video camera system captures the colored world that animals see, in motion
A Mason scientist and team of researchers developed a new camera system that allows ecologists and filmmakers to produce videos that accurately replicate the colors that different animals see in natural settings, according to a report in the open access journal PLOS Biology. Authors include Daniel Hanley, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology at George Mason University and Vera Vasas at the University of Sussex, UK, and colleagues from the Hanley Color Lab at Mason. Their study is making headlines on CNN, NBC, BBC, The New York Times, Popular Science, New Scientist, Phys.org, Live Science, and Scientific American. Photo by Evan Cantwell, Creative Services.
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Mason scientists conducting experimental impact testing of utility poles
by Elizabeth Grisham
Cing-Dao Kan, professor and director of the Center for Collision Safety and Analysis (CCSA), and Dhafer Marzougui, an associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, received funding to conduct four component crash tests of utility poles. Kan and Marzougui received $26,485 from the Electric Power Research Institute for this project. Funding began in September 2023 and will end in late March 2024. Photo by Logan Weaver on Unsplash.
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Plavchan shares his expertise on NPR and ExploreAstro
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National Science Policy Network highlights ESP PhD student
by Meredith Schmehl
Get to know Environmental Science and Policy PhD candidate Nikita Lad who leverages her interests to create career opportunities for herself and others. The National Science Policy Network recently published a full profile about her and her experiences.
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Mason Chooses Kindness initiative making headlines
by Ashley Mowreader
A recent article from Inside Higher Ed highlights Mason's kindness campaign that encourages students, faculty, and staff members to show kindness to one another. The initiative is led by Mason's Center for the Advancement of Well-Being.
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The Institute for Biohealth Innovation is launching a professional development National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Project Grant Program (R01) application bootcamp, which is limited to six to eight faculty members. Selected individuals will receive training and 1:1 mentorship by former NIH program directors. Submit your application.
How Microgrids Can Help Localities on Data Center and Critical Infrastructure Energy Challenges
January 30, 2024 | Noon to 1 p.m.
Enchanted Rock (Houston, TX) is one of the largest microgrid developers in the nation. Natural gas-powered microgrids provide localities an economically viable, quieter, and more environmentally friendly alternative to diesel-powered backup power for data centers and critical infrastructure. Microgrids also can meet electric demand requirements when utilities are delayed in providing power. Join NVRC and Enchanted Rock to learn how microgrids can help localities on energy challenges around data centers and critical infrastructure. Register to attend.
Ask Me Anything: STEM Career Planning Edition
January 31, 2024 | Noon to 1 p.m.
Encourage your students to attend this upcoming AMA to discuss post-graduation career plans, best practices for resume writing, and more. Students will speak to resident STEM Career expert, Kerin Hilker-Balkissoon, for a STEM career-focused drop in session held the last Wednesday of each month. To access the event, you must log in using your Mason Zoom account to join the session).
College of Science Faculty Lunch
February 1, 2024 | Noon to 1 p.m. | Exploratory Hall 3302
Tech Duels: Artificial Intelligence vs Augmented Intelligence
February 7, 2024 | 6 to 9 p.m.
Mason is bringing the next Tech Duels debate, Securing Tomorrow: Artificial Intelligence vs Augmented Intelligence. Tech Duels centers around pivotal technology topics that ignite interest and fuel debate. This series aims to develop critical thinking, encourage vital discussions about technology, and cultivate communities through networking. Discount code for Mason students and faculty for 50% off: TDPARTNER. Register today.
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