Mentorship: Receiving and Giving The Gift of Time |
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In a world where the phrase ‘me first’ is part of someone’s psyche very early in life, when you consider the faculty and staff in the College of Science at George Mason University, you’ll quickly see we live by the core value of “you first.” Or specifically, we are very student-centered. Having student success as our primary focus is not just words. Rather it is what we deliver to science majors at George Mason University every day. And honestly, it’s a key differentiator for the thousands of students and alumni who choose exploring and supporting science at George Mason.
I recently discussed my academic and professional path to this point for a podcast with the unofficial ‘Mayor of George Mason,’ Philip Wilkerson, an employer engagement consultant in University Career Services. We found ourselves talking a lot about the importance and value of strong mentorship, and the many people who have helped shape the decisions I’ve made.
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Mason Science FOCUS program celebrates a decade of engaging middle-school girls in STEM |
The popular Females of Color and those Underrepresented in STEM (FOCUS) outreach at George Mason University celebrates its tenth anniversary and continues to expand its in-demand impactful, confidence-building science and tech immersion programs. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services/George Mason University.
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Ian Candy’s first year: combining politics, neuroscience, and forensics—to help others |
As a first-year student at the Schar School of Policy and Government, Ian Candy will major in neuroscience as well as government and international politics at George Mason University.
“It is no secret that our democracy can light up a room in a second, but just as quickly cover it in shadows,” he said. “No stranger to governmental legislation targeting my communities, I have and will continue to advocate for anyone facing those shadows.”
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Faculty and staff: register now to attend ScienceConnect 2024 |
Fairfax Campus
Thursday, September 5 | 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Exploratory Hall Atria
Science and Technology Campus
Tuesday, September 10 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Katherine G. Johnson Hall
Start off the semester by connecting with our College of Science faculty and staff community. Interact with new and returning students while learning about our summer successes, the college’s new programs, research collaborations, and professional opportunities.
Share this event with your students during class using the ScienceConnect PPT slide.
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| Faculty, staff, and students: attend George Mason Space Day September 28 |
Explore our galaxy and beyond at George Mason Space Day on Saturday, September 28 from 3 to 9 p.m. in Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center on the Fairfax Campus. This event offers excitement, discovery, and hands-on fun as we dive into the cutting-edge technology and science driving the latest aerospace innovations. Join us for lectures from trailblazers in space exploration, discover interactive exhibits, and immerse yourself in a variety of space-themed activities. Co-hosted with Welcome2Mason.
Share this event with your students during class using the George Mason Space Day PPT slide.
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George Mason agricultural tool is another step closer to helping U.S. farmers, thanks to NSF support |
The CropSmart Digital Twin (CSDT) decision tool, a research project led by George Mason University geography and geoinformation science professor Liping Di, is one of seven multidisciplinary projects nationwide recently selected to advance to Phase 2 of the National Science Foundation’s Convergence Accelerator, which could provide the researchers with up to $5 million in funding. Photo by Andrew Draper on Unsplash.
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George Mason physicist receives NSF CAREER award for topological quantum computing research |
Fereshte Ghahari Kermani, assistant professor in physics and astronomy in George Mason's College of Science, received the prestigious Early Career Development (CAREER) Program grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Ghahari’s study “Topological order and edge states in fractional quantum Hall systems” seeks to study the complex quantum phases in graphene materials which could be utilized in the development of future quantum technologies. Photo by Evan Cantwell/George Mason University.
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College of Science interim dean appears on Positive Philter podcast |
Cody W. Edwards recently appeared on the podcast Positive Philter, hosted by career coach and George Mason University Career Services' Philip Wilkerson. Edwards spoke about his journey from attending school as a first generation college student to now working as the College of Science's interim dean. He also shares how mentorship played a critical role in his research and academic career. Photo by Ron Aira/Creative Services/George Mason University.
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Foreign Talent Program Invitations pose risk to U.S. faculty and federal funding |
This is a reminder that certain foreign governments increasingly are targeting U.S. faculty members through invitations to join foreign talent programs. Accepting such offers involves risk, given the current political climate, and may even jeopardize your ability to receive federal funding.
If you have received an invitation to join a foreign talent program and would like to discuss the risks involved, please email RAMPCOI@gmu.edu and export@gmu.edu for guidance.
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| You and your students are invited to attend NASA, Earth, and Space Event |
The Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact invites you to attend NASA, Earth, and Space on September 4 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Johnson Center Cinema, Fairfax Campus. Jack Kaye, NASA's associate director for research in the Earth Science Division, will discuss current space exploration efforts and future prospects. Following his talk, a panel of George Mason faculty, including Anamaria Berea, Liping Di, Jim Kinter, and Peter Plavchan, will present their NASA-funded research, share outcomes, and explore collaboration and funding opportunities. Attendees will have a chance to engage with Kaye and the panelists through a Q&A session. You are encouraged to bring students with you who are interested in NASA and its work. This event is part of the AOES Climate Dynamics seminar series. Photo by NASA
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New Student Convocation
August 23, 2024 | 1:30 to 3 p.m. | EagleBank Arena
New Student Convocation is George Mason University’s official welcome for all new students. As one of only a few times all members of the class will convene, this event celebrates the incoming class's entry into higher education and inducts them to a community of learners here at George Mason. Students will receive a university sweatshirt and planner, followed by a lunch with faculty, staff, and students.
Exploring the Ethics and Societal Interactions of Climate Intervention
Application deadline: August 23, 2024
Sign up for a series of workshops from October to November 2024 to discuss research directions of climate intervention: its risks, impacts, and successes, best practices of governance and ethics, and where we need to know more.
First Day of Classes
August 26, 2024
Review the full 2024 fall academic calendar.
Opportunity for students: Part-Time Job Fair
August 27, 2024 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall
Please let your students know that they are invited to George Mason's Part-Time Job Fair during Welcome2Mason to connect with on- and off-campus employers hiring for the upcoming semester. Dress is casual, and resumes are optional but nice to have. Visit go.gmu.edu/JobFair to get all the details and check out the employers.
Fall 2024 SSB New Student Orientation
August 29, 2024 | noon to 4 p.m. | Discovery Hall Auditorium, SciTech Campus
Meet the newest students in the School of Systems Biology as they are introduced to all the department offers.
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