Learning Curves
Mason In The News
Environmental science and policy professor Lee Talbot talks about the science of race car driving–and how this 60-year career has fueled his passion for discovery.
Archive for July 2009
Jul302009
Governor’s School at GMU Receives State Approval
Mason In The News
The Virginia Board of Education approves plans for a regional governor’s school to open on Mason’s Prince William campus.
Jul272009
Skilled Immigrants on Why They’re Leaving the U.S.
Mason In The News
David Hart, associate professor of public policy and co-author of a new Small Business Administration report, discusses the role that immigration policies have on American entrepreneurship.
Spotlight on Russia’s Role in Climate Control
Mason In The News
Mason’s Andrew Light was interviewed about Russia’s role in climate change policy.
Analysis: VA Governor’s Campaign
Mason In The News
Stephen Farnsworth, assistant professor of communication, joined Fox 5 for analysis on the campaign for Virginia Governor.
Jul202009
Washington doesn’t feel the pinch of the recession
Mason In The News
Stephen Fuller, director of the Center for Regional Analysis, says the D.C. area is losing fewer jobs than other cities, and some areas of the local economy are growing.
Study Uncovers New Risk Factor for Pregnancy
Latest News
Mason researcher Panagiota Kitsantas analyzed birth and infant death records for clues to infant mortality.
No Arts and Crafts Here — Campers Build a Solar Car
Latest News
Mason’s CREST summer camp offers a learning-made-fun opportunity for youngsters and their graduate student teachers.
Weisburd Wins Criminology’s Top Prize for His Policing Research
Latest News
David Weisburd will accept the prestigious Stockholm Prize in Criminology next June at an annual international symposium.
Pom-Poms and Protons: Promoting Science with 76ers Cheerleaders
Latest News
If it takes cheerleaders to get his message across, physicist Jim Trefil is willing to try it.