U.S. Scholars Concerned About World Cup Impact on South Africa Society
Mason In The News
Sociology professor Tony Roshan Samara discusses the cultural repercussions of holding the World Cup in South Africa.
Archive for June 2010
Jun92010
Vuvuzela: The Buzz of the World Cup
Mason In The News
John Nauright, professor of sport management, explains how the ubiquitous plastic horn—deafening to fans, broadcasters and players—is closely tied to South Africa’s soccer tradition.
Jun72010
Tales of Two Capitols: Students Intern in Power Centers
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Two Mason students added an internship to their educational portfolio – in two different capital cities.
Satellite Data Help Haiti Rebuild after Earthquake
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Mason alumnus Sean Gorman, who heads the research company FortiusOne, collected data that is helping to improve relief efforts in Haiti.
Understanding the Brain’s Plasticity
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Neuroscientist Kim Avrama Blackwell studies learning and the brain’s ability to make connections.
Jun22010
Keeping Track of Seniors with Alzheimer’s
Mason In The News
CHHS’ Andrew Carle discusses the best technology for tracking Alzheimer’s patients.
Jun12010
Even In Affluent Suburbs, Concerns about Childhood Obesity
Mason In The News
CHHS’ Lisa Pawloski comments on how childhood obesity is affecting communities in Northern Virginia.
Systems Engineering Seniors Take Top Awards at National Research Competitions
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Three separate teams from Mason’s Systems Engineering Senior Design course won first-place awards.
Strict Immigration Law Affecting Well-Being of Latino Residents, Survey Finds
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Mason researchers found that a Prince William County, Va., ordinance – similar to the Arizona law – has left immigrants living in fear.
A Win-Win: Class Teaches Entrepreneurial Skills, Offers $5,000 Seed Money
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Students with an idea called HungryEyes walked away from their class with start-up money and “a ton of business knowledge.”