All individuals on Mason campuses must wear masks indoors until further notice. Learn more.
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Leigh McCue (in green jacket) is building a fleet of maritime robots that can collect data in conditions that may be unsafe or unpleasant for people. Photo from the Volgenau School of Engineering website.
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Leigh McCue Receives Beck Foundation Fellowship
Funds will expand her work with maritime robots
Dr. Leigh McCue, associate professor and interim chair of mechanical engineering at Mason, has received a fellowship from The Beck Foundation, which is based in northern Virginia and dedicated to helping those who serve our nation and surrounding communities.
McCue is principal investigator at Mason's Vessel Dynamics Lab. Part of Mason’s waterfront facilities at the Potomac Science Center, the lab enables experimental studies with maritime robots, which have practical applications that include environmental monitoring and defense.
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Arts Alive! has family-friendly performances and activities, indoors and outside, for all ages. Photo courtesy of Hylton Performing Arts Center.
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Arts Alive! Returns September 12
Arts Alive! returns to the Hylton Performing Arts Center with a dazzling line-up of local arts the entire family will enjoy. Come out to the Hylton Center on Sunday, September 12 from 12 to 4 p.m. and help celebrate Prince William County's thriving arts community!
This family-friendly festival is co-presented by the Prince William County Arts Council and the Hylton Performing Arts Center and features multiple stages of performances indoors and out, hands-on activities for all ages, food vendors, and more! This free event has something for everyone!
Check back through September 12 for the full schedule of events and performances at HyltonCenter.org or pwcartscouncil.org.
A special thank you to Arts Alive! 2021 Sponsor NOVEC.
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The first Galileo’s Science Café will explore a wide range of topics related to climate change and the availability of water. Photo from UNESCO website.
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Galileo's Science Café 2021-2022 Sessions
Galileo’s Science Café is back in two formats: face-to-face at the Hylton Performing Arts Center and virtually through Mason Zoom! Up first:
Thursday, September 16
Human demand vs. climate change: which dominates the water scarcity problem around the world?
Fernando Wilhelm-Miralles, Ph.D., Dean of Mason's College of Science
The interaction of population, economic growth, energy, land, water, and climate systems affect the availability of water around the globe. If more people worldwide adopt more efficient water technologies, will that make a significant impact?
Thursday, October 21
When one size does not fit all: personalized medicine for breast cancer treatment
Mariaelena Pierobon, M.D., Ph.D.
Precision medicine has transformed cancer therapy from one-size-fits-all to customized treatment. This approach builds upon the knowledge that each individual is different and experiences disease differently to target the malfunctioning biological mechanisms of individual tumors.
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School of Systems Biology Associate Professor Ramin Hakami and School of Systems Biology Professor Yuntao Wu. Photo from George Mason University College of Science website.
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Mason scientists explore herbal treatment for COVID-19
Cell and Bioscience recently highlighted research led by Yuntao Wu and Ramin Hakami, in which they examined the potential anti-coronavirus activities of an over-the-counter drink called Respiratory Detox Shot (RDS).
RDS is a remedy containing nine herbal ingredients traditionally used in Eastern medicine to manage lung diseases. The researchers reported that RDS inhibited the infection of target cells by SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 pseudoviruses and by infectious wild-type SARS-CoV-2. Their results suggest that RDS might broadly inhibit respiratory viruses, such as influenza.
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Arts Alive! 2021
Sept 12, 12:00 - 4:00 pm
FREE
Hylton Performing Arts Center and its parking lot will be the setting for this family-friendly arts festival with hands-on activities for all ages, multiple stages of performances indoors and out, exhibits, food vendors, and more! Arts Alive! is a co-production of the Prince William County Arts Council and Hylton Performing Arts Center.
Learn more
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Veterans and the Arts Initiative: Ukulele Workshop Series
Tuesdays, Sept 14 - Oct 26, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Hylton Performing Arts Center; Virtual
Free to Veterans, Servicemembers, their families, and military caregivers
Space is very limited – only 40 pre-registered people will be admitted to attend the workshop in-person.
Learn more
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Comeback Boot Camp
Sept 13 - Oct 10, 2 sessions per week
Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center
Lose Weight. Gain Fitness. Sign up weekly for the two days you want; sessions are flexible week to week, with a maximum of 6 per session.
Learn more
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ScienceConnect
Sept 16, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Katherine G. Johnson Hall
FREE
Mason faculty, staff, and students are invited to get to know Mason's College of Science while exploring college programs, research, and professional opportunities. Be sure to grab some food and win college SWAG.
Register to attend
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Washington Nationals Host George Mason University Day
Sept 17, 7:05 pm
Join Mason alumni, students, parents, faculty and fans to cheer on the Washington Nationals as they play the Colorado Rockies. The first 1,500 fans who purchase a ticket through this offer will receive a limited edition Mason/Nationals co-branded bobblehead (a button on the base plays the Mason fight song when pressed).To purchase a group of 13 tickets or more, email John Manzoian or call (202) 640-7723.
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Fall for the Book
Oct 14-31
FREE
Fall for the Book goes hybrid in 2021, with festival events to be held on Crowdcast, YouTube, Soundcloud, and in-person on Mason’s Fairfax Campus.
Learn more
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Fall Family Weekend
Oct 15-17
Since 2003, Mason has welcomed students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, families and chosen families, and supporters to campus for Family Weekend, which showcases the best of Mason and all it has to offer, including a signature athletic event, faculty spotlights, student performances, area tours, service opportunities, and much more.
Learn more and purchase tickets
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