Archive for the Mason in the News Category
Oct312011
Mason In The News
Michael Young, an adjunct faculty member in Mason’s Volgenau School of Engineering, discusses his work as a volunteer pilot who uses his plane to transport rescued dogs to new homes.
Oct262011
Mason In The News
Gabriella Petrick, assistant professor in the College of Health and Human Services, discusses Mason’s new Global Health Perspectives on Alcohol course that is offered in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies. The course is taught at Mason’s nutrition lab – a kitchen in the old Metro Diner in Fairfax City – and teaches students about the role that alcohol plays in society.
Oct242011
Mason In The News
Phil Auerswald, Associate Professor at the School of Public Policy, says a larger population does not necessarily mean a reduction in opportunity for society as a whole.
Oct112011
Mason In The News
The Race and Public Policy Conference, hosted by Michael Fauntroy and the School of Public Policy, was taped and televised by C-SPAN. The second panel on race and international issues can be found here.
Sep282011
Mason In The News
Physics professor Robert Ehrlich discusses with Fox 5 Morning News the possibility of certain particles being able to travel faster than the speed of light.
Sep222011
Mason In The News
University Librarian John Zenelis and Mason President Alan Merten discuss the donation to the university of the 801 nonfiction books used by Brian Lamb on C-SPAN’s long-running “Booknotes” television series.
Sep212011
Mason In The News
Tony Sanders, professor of real estate finance, spoke about the lingering issues facing the housing market.
Sep202011
Mason In The News
Beth Parker interviews Mason nanoscientist and professor Alessandra Luchini about being named to Popular Science magazine’s annual list of the ten most brilliant scientists under the age of 40.
Sep142011
Mason In The News
Susan Tolchin, University Professor in the School of Public Policy, discusses her book, “Pinstripe Patronage,” and her 40-year writing partnership with her husband, Martin.
Mason In The News
Mason recently held groundbreaking ceremonies for a new life sciences lab and a residence hall for graduate students.