Metrorail Crash May Exemplify Automation Paradox
Mason In The News
Mason psychologist Raja Parasuraman discusses how human interaction with–and dependence on–automated systems may contribute to accidents such as the Metro crash.
Archive for June 2009
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Jun232009
Allison Macfarlane: A nuclear expert on life after Yucca.
Mason In The News
Mason professor Allison Macfarlane interviewed by MIT’s Technology Review on the future of U.S. nuclear waste disposal.
Jun222009
Giant Dinosaurs Get Downsized
Mason In The News
Geoffrey Birchard, associate professor of environmental science and policy, discusses a new equation for calculating dinosaur mass based on skeletons that has found that scientists have been overestimating the girth of many dinosaurs.
NCAA Collaboration Scores with Alcohol Education Book
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Mason professor David Anderson advises the NCAA on its alcohol abuse prevention program.
Forget the Peg Legs and Parrots, These Pirates Mean Business
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Economist Peter Leeson’s latest book was inspired by a ride at Disney World.
The Never-Ending Story: Securing Cyberspace
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Mason’s Center for Secure Information Systems is at the helm when it comes to keeping networks secure.
Mason Supports Affordable Higher Education Campaign
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The Virginia Business Higher Education Council’s Grow by Degrees campaign is pushing for attainable and affordable high-quality college degrees.
Life Is a Winning Season for Baseball Head Coach
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After 28 years as baseball head coach, Bill Brown has just seen one of the best seasons in school history.
Jun182009
Surprising Source of Grade Inflation
Mason In The News
Mason economics student Patrick Marquard’s surprise findings on what effect Virginia’s Standards of Learning tests have on student GPAs.
Jun152009
Why the World Should Be Watching Central Asia
Mason In The News
Eric McGlinchey, assistant professor of government and politics, discusses the political landscape of Central Asia.