Research

"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.

ISE Network Catalyst Grants 2024-2025

ISE Network Catalyst Grants 2024-2025

With the Network Catalyst Grants, the Institute for a Sustainable Earth will support the development of transdisciplinary faculty teams in applied research aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Supported teams will catalyze a network of collaborators within and beyond George Mason University and aim to secure additional sources of funding. Applications are due Friday, March 22, 2024.

Faculty feature: LaNitra Berger

Faculty feature: LaNitra Berger

LaNitra Berger, associate professor of history and art history and director of African and African American studies, sits down with CHSS to discuss her academic journey and research.

ACE 2024 Virginia Women's Network Annual State Conference and call for proposals

ACE 2024 Virginia Women's Network Annual State Conference and call for proposals

The 2024 Virginia Network Annual State Conference will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA. The Virginia Network invites you to submit session proposals, which seeks expertise in creating inclusive environments where all women not only overcome barriers but thrive as we build bridges of understanding and craft solutions for fostering inclusive spaces.

IDIA student and faculty fellowships programs launched

IDIA student and faculty fellowships programs launched

The Institute for Digital InnovAtion (IDIA) has recently launched an IDIA Public-Private-Partnership (P3) Faculty Fellows Program for George Mason University faculty and an IDIA Predoctoral Fellowship for full-time George Mason University Ph.D. and M.S. students. This year’s program encourages exploration of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) and IDIA is looking to foster creative scholarship and research by CHSS faculty and students.

ARIE National Conference

ARIE National Conference

Mason will host the Access to Research and Inclusive Excellence (ARIE) National Conference from March 18–19 on the Fairfax Campus. Join a transformative experience where scholars, researchers, and practitioners from many sectors come together to build and strengthen inclusive communities around research, innovation, and educational excellence.

Grant writing support programs for faculty

Grant writing support programs for faculty

Research Development Services in collaboration with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences is continuing grant writing support for faculty. This is open to all faculty eligible to serve as a Mason Principal Investigator. Sign up required.

Upcoming: humanities and social sciences advocacy events

Upcoming: humanities and social sciences advocacy events

The National Humanities Alliance (NHA) will be hosting their 2024 Annual Meeting and Humanities Advocacy Day March 10-12 in Washington, DC. The Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) will be hosting their 2024 Social Science Advocacy Day April 8-9 in Washington, DC. Registration is required for both events.