College of Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Economics major Evan Cypher loves big data, the idea that it's statistics, computer science and mathematics, “all rolled into one.”

Lincoln Mullen’s recent book, The Chance of Salvation: A History of Conversion in America (Harvard University Press, 2017), has just been awarded the “Best First Book in the History of Religions Award” by the American Academy of Religion.

Dr. Jaime Lester, interim director of the higher education program, is part of a Mason research team that recently received a National Science Foundation grant to introduce a more active-learning approach that would improve student understanding, increase retention, and increase the numbers of women and minorities in STEM fields.

Danielle Rudes (left) and Faye Taxman were recognized by the American Society of Criminology for their scholarship.

Listen to Dr. Lisa Eckenwiler, Associate Professor in both Philosophy and Health Administration and Policy, as she talks to 'The Break Room' about health ethics and the particular issues that arise around wearables, health justice, and informed consent.