Art Students Find Barcodes Make ‘Beautiful’ Music
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The Barcode Orchestra project led to interactive installations in several area galleries.
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May162011
Apr252011
‘GeorgeSquared’ Launches Biomedical Master’s Program
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Mason and Georgetown University are collaborating on the program, which will be based at Mason’s Prince William Campus.
Potomac Arts Academy Programs Strengthen Bonds with Community
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In several outreach initiatives, Mason students get experience working with community members to provide instruction in the arts.
Apr182011
Practice Makes Perfect: Nursing Students, Faculty Partner with Free Clinic
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A$1.6 million grant from the U.S. Health Services and Resources Administration helped the College of Health and Human Services establish the partnership.
Apr112011
Psychology Students Teach Teens the Dangers of Texting While Driving
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The Mason students visited a local high school to demonstrate what it’s like to text message and drive at the same time.
Computer Game Design, Mentoring Boost Interest in Technology Careers
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Professors Kevin Clark and Kim Sheridan spend Saturday mornings with inner city kids to get them excited about computer technology.
Apr42011
With Augmented Reality, Students Developing a ‘New Way to Learn’
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Graduate students are creating new teaching aids that incorporate computer and smartphone technology to layer information over views of the real world.
Engineering Class Gets Close-Up View of ‘Hot’ Construction Site
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Adjunct professor Nick Nicholson took his civil engineering class to an I-495 construction site to see the new toll road taking shape.
Mar292011
Mason Set to Launch Quality Enhancement Plan
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The plan, called Students as Scholars, is an initiative to foster student scholarship, creative activities and research.
Mar142011
‘Photovoice’ Program Helps Disadvantaged Students Engage in School
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Mason literacy expert Kristien Zenkov employs a novel approach to help students develop richer connections to school.