Mason receives $4.85 million gift to increase intimate partner violence detection and reporting |
Led by researchers Katherine Scafide, David Lattanzi, and Janusz Wojtusiak. the funding will help develop new tools in imaging technology using a light source that is five times better than white light for identifying and visualizing bruising across all skin tones for use by forensic nurses, social service providers, and law enforcement.
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| New study of adolescents and young adults reveals that cognitive disabilities and major depressive episodes increase the risk of nicotine vaping
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A new study led by Gilbert Gimm found that a greater share of adolescents and young adults with cognitive disabilities engaged in past-month nicotine vaping (14.2%) compared to those without a disability (9.6%).
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Dean's Video Public Health in Focus: Fighting Ageism |
Dean Melissa Perry speaks with Dr. Emily Ihara, chair of the Department of Social Work, about ageism, how it affects healthcare, how intergenerational mentor programs can help, and small changes you can make to make a big difference. Watch the video or read the synopsis.
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TODAY: Dean's Speaker Series |
Note time changed to 11:45 am
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Marshals needed for College Degree Celebration |
The 2024 CPH Degree Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 2–4 pm. We need volunteers (Marshals) from each department to lead in and sit with their students. Please note, these positions require regalia. We also need volunteers to help with the flow of the degree celebration. Please email Alma Detten at adetten@gmu.edu to sign up for a position below.
Marshals (requires regalia): BSN NURS, BSW, BSCOMH, BSHADM, Honorary Marshals, Faculty, MSN, MSW, Doctoral/Dissertation Chairs, MPH, MHA, MSHMP, MS HINF, ramp Marshal, front of stage Marshal, ramp exit Marshal
Hospitality Room (does not require regalia): We need someone to sit in the Hospitality Room once the ceremony begins to guard personal items left in there during the ceremony.
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Call for student graduation speakers | Student speech submissions due March 13
Think you know a graduating student with a great story to share? Share with your students! The College is seeking a student to be a guest speaker at the College Degree Celebration on May 11. Students who want to apply must submit a written script of the graduation speech they plan to give by March 13 at 5 pm to cph@gmu.edu.
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Teaching and Learning News |
On March 1, the LMS Implementation Team updated the campus community on the progress of the Canvas implementation.
All faculty will receive a Canvas sandbox, perhaps by late April. This sandbox is your opportunity to explore Canvas and its features and to begin to develop content for your courses. The implementation team expects 30-40% of courses to be offered in Canvas in fall 2024. Faculty with previous experience using Canvas are encouraged to be a part of this fall cohort.
The LMS team is exploring pathways to facilitate course content migration. To help you prepare, review your course for content you no longer use or need including removing or repairing broken links.
Training for Canvas will be launched soon. CPH Instructional Designers (HLTHLRN@gmu.edu) and College Faculty Mentors (Dr. Lila Fleming and Dr. Allison Miner) are available for assistance and feedback. Updated information and resources, including a migration timeline, frequently asked questions, and ongoing project status updates, are available at lms.gmu.edu.
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Supporting students during Ramadan |
This year Ramadan is the evening of Sun, March 10 – Tuesday, April 9. Attached is a flyer for faculty/staff to learn more about what it is and also how to best support their students who will observe Ramadan this year. Please share this flyer with your colleagues, and if you have any questions, you can contact advisor@gmu.edu.
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MESA migration begins March 15 |
Files stored under “MyData” on the M: drive will be migrated to OneDrive starting March 15 and will continue over four weeks. Migrations will begin Friday evening and end Monday morning. Due to the volume of data involved, migrations will be clustered according to last name:
Friday, March 15 – Group 1 (A-F)
Friday, March 22 – Group 2 (G-L)
Friday, March 29 – Group 3 (M-S)
Friday, April 5 – Group 4 (T-Z)
Only data under “MyData” will be migrated. "Mydata" content will be moved to a folder called "MESA-mydata" in OneDrive. If you’ve created folders outside of “MyData”, these folders will not be migrated. Departmental folders under “Shared” will be migrated at a later date.
You will receive an email from ITS with further instructions closer to your scheduled migration period. Avoid accessing files in MyData during your scheduled migration period. Learn more about the migration on ITS’s website.
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From the associate dean of research |
Congratulations to Farrokh Alemi, Professor, HAP, for his new award through Johns Hopkins University as part of the About the Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity (AIMAHEAD). Farrokh's project will enhance an existing evidence-based artificial intelligence tool to address needs of African Americans with depression.
How can I learn about NIH’s upcoming priorities? Leslie Frieden, Associate Director for Research Development, addressed this question at our recent brown bag: You are likely to have one or two institutes that are most aligned with your work. Join their newsletter list serv to learn about upcoming research workshops where you will meet program offices and other researchers. Go to your institute’s webpage >news & events >email updates.In addition, your institute will have an Advisory Council which meets in public sessions three times per year. You can find your Advisory Council by going to the institute webpage > about us > Advisory Boards and Groups. Advisory Councils must review and approve “concept clearances,” for new funding opportunities and these are subsequently posted publicly. The concept clearances are posted under the Advisory Council tab, and they include program officer names. Finally, you can also follow the NIH Office of Extramural Research updates.
Often researchers want to know about the “odds” of getting an award from a given institute. Funding is more than the odds, it’s also about fit. However, you can get an overview of your institute’s funding strategy on their webpage. Go to >funding > funding strategy. Here you will learn how your institute is handling funding during the continuing resolution phase of the federal budget, and what they plan to do once they have a final budget appropriation. The strategy also includes whether the institute prioritizes funding for early stage investigators and similar.
Looking for data on alcohol use or mental health? NIAAADA is a (now) part of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Data Archive (NDA), a data repository for human subject research. NDA is comprised of a harmonization and sharing infrastructure that supports not only the human subjects research funded by NIMH (located in the NDA itself), but also a number of repositories, including NIAAADA, the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Data Repository, the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI), and the Connectome Coordination Facility (CCF). Data are found by using the NDA Query Tool. In addition to the newer NIAAA Data Archive Data Repository, a great deal of data collected by other researchers in the field of mental health, including some data potentially relevant to alcohol research, already resides in NDA. Summary NIAAADA data are available to all, even without an NDA account. These include the number of participants, with data available for each measure, and response/value distributions. Learn how to gain access to individual-level data here.
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Conversations & Connections: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Climate Change and Health |
Join moderator Dean Melissa Perry for a compelling panel discussion on "Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Climate Change and Health" featuring esteemed experts Dr. Lise Van Susteren, Dr. Ed Maibach, and Nsedu Witherspoon. Climate change poses significant threats to global health, exacerbating existing challenges and introducing new ones.
This panel will explore the intersection of climate change and health from diverse perspectives, drawing on insights from psychology, environmental science, and public health. Dr. Van Susteren will shed light on the psychological impacts of climate change and strategies for resilience. Dr. Maibach will discuss effective communication strategies to mobilize public action on climate and health issues. Nsedu Witherspoon will provide perspectives on environmental justice and community-based approaches to address climate-related health disparities. Join us for an engaging discussion that aims to deepen understanding and inspire action towards a healthier, more sustainable future.
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Thursday Campus Walks return March 14 |
Weekly on Thursdays at noon
Warmer temperatures are here, and with it comes the return of Public Health in Practice Campus Walks. Join fellow CPH faculty, staff, and campus colleagues for a quick walk around campus. It’s a great way to get ahead in the Step Challenge!
Muster in the Peterson Lobby at 12 pm. We’ll leave promptly at 12:05 for a 20-25 minute walk. To get on the announcement list for future walks, contact Terri Ann Guingab at tguingab@gmu.edu.
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Media Training Workshop postponed | A new time and registration link will be shared in the coming week.
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April 5 | 12 pm | Zoom
Please join us to hear the following CPH faculty share their scholarship during the April Lightning Talks:
Dr. Limei Chen, Social Work
"Unlocking the Potential: Productive Aging and Community Well-Being"
Dr. Debora Goldberg, Health Administration and Policy
“Clinicians’ Perspectives on the use of Clinical Decision Support Tools in Primary Care: Previous Experience, Barriers and Facilitators, and Strategies for Adoption and Implementation”
Dr. Jacqueline Guevara, Social Work
“Let's Get Real: Being Self Care Role Models for our Students”
You should have received a calendar invite with the Zoom link. Contact Cathy Tompkins if you need the link.
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Global Education Office: Interest Meeting for Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs |
CPH Faculty Awards - deadline extended until March 13 |
Recognize a fellow CPH faculty or staff member who is making outstanding contributions to the work of the College. Nominate them for a CPH Award to be presented at the April College Faculty & Staff Awards ceremony. Submission materials linked below with submissions deadline:
Faculty Teaching Awards - due March 13, 2024
Research Awards - due March 13, 2024
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National Nutrition & Social Work Months |
March is National Nutrition Month and National Social Work Month. Once again, the two departments are hosting a joint event:
Empty Mugs Fundraiser
March 14 | 11 am - 2 pm | Peterson Lobby
Join the departments of Social Work and Nutrition & Food Studies for a fundraiser for the World Central Kitchen. Choose a donated mug and fill it with a warm, homemade soup. There is a suggested donation of $5 with all proceeds going to World Central Kitchen.
Note: This food is not provided by a George Mason University-approved caterer. It may contain nuts, dairy, seafood, or other potential food-related allergens or it may be produced in a facility that contains allergens.
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Call for Celebration of Scholarship Submissions |
Submission Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2023
The 2023 Celebration of Scholarship Abstract Submission Form is now available and includes traditional research studies and practice-related investigations. All College of Public Health students are invited to submit an abstract by April 5 to present for the College's Celebration of Scholarship, held on April 26 from 12 to 3:30 pm in Peterson Hall. Please also remember to mentor your student on the IRB portion of the submission.
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Faculty Peer Support Sessions
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Alternating Mondays (3/4, 3/18) at 4 pm and Thursdays (3/14, 3/28) at 8 am | Zoom
Join your faculty colleagues and an associate dean each week for the faculty peer support sessions. The objective of the sessions is to increase connection among faculty and provide a sense of community. Feel free to attend once or every week. The sessions are opened to all CPH full-time and adjunct faculty. Please contact Cathy Tompkins with any questions.
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