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"Taking the Stand"

"Taking the Stand"

A recent article, “Taking the Stand” written by Dan Charles and published online and in Science, Vol 383, Issue 6686 delved into the issue of scientists and academics going to court as an expert witness and the risks and rewards that it can bring to the expert.

NSF Spring 2024 Grants Conference

NSF Spring 2024 Grants Conference

The National Science Foundation (NSF) will be hosting the Spring 2024 NSF Grants Conference from June 3-5, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA. This conference will be a hybrid event. The NSF Grants Conference is designed to give new faculty, researchers, and administrators key insights into a wide range of current issues at NSF.

Immigration polling and the 'Politics of Fear' In The Media

Immigration polling and the 'Politics of Fear'

Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera, professor at the Schar School and IIR faculty affiliate, is quoted in U.S. News and World Report article, explaining that negative immigration-related attitudes reflect "the politics of fear" rather than a tangible crisis impacting the day-to-day lives of Americans.

Register today for Food for Thought on May 2

Register today for Food for Thought on May 2

The 7th annual Food for Thought will be held on May 2 at the Country Club of Fairfax. Support Mason's Center for Community Mental Health reduce its waitlist of over 200 children, teens, adults, and veterans for affordable mental health services while participating in our one-of-a-kind auction, sampling culinary delights, and sipping signature cocktails.

CHSS celebrates Mason Vision Day on April 4

CHSS celebrates Mason Vision Day on April 4

We invite you to join us in making a gift on Giving Day and celebrating together the power of collective impact. We will host two drop-in sessions to provide information about some of the many funds you can support and to answer any questions you may have. It is humbling to see the generosity and commitment our faculty and staff show on Giving Day and throughout the year, and we look forward to thanking you in person on the 4th.

Sociology MA students are making an impact

Sociology MA students are making an impact

Sociology MA students, Alexia Ferguson and Jill Howard, are putting their High Impact Grants to good use this semester by developing community support toolkits as their Capstone Projects.

CHSS Undergraduate Research Symposium 2024

CHSS Undergraduate Research Symposium 2024

The 14th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will be held on April 18 in Horizon Hall. Please encourage students to submit an abstract for a poster, video, or oral presentation by April 4. Are you a faculty or staff member interested in serving as a judge? Click through to register.