Mason Research
George Mason University
Where Innovation Is Tradition
A Magazine for the George Mason University Community
Topics
It’s a Small World After All
There are scientists dedicated to the study of a world so small that not only is it not visible to the naked eye–they need high-powered microscopes to see it. At Mason, scientists from across the disciplines are looking to nanotechnology for solutions to health problems as well as engineering ones.
When Mason Talks, the Washington Media Listen
When in need of expert analysis, Washington journalists often turn to professors at Mason. Election season is a particularly busy time of year, as Mason experts are called upon for their thoughts and analysis of campaign issues.
Looking at the Past
Here at Mason we have many different ways of looking at history. Each approach is as individual as the historian pursuing the work. From using the lens of social history to tell us more about the present day to digitizing records and using new media to make history more accessible to all, our researchers are passionate about their work.
Place
Location, location, location. In this issue of Mason Research, we look at place and its role in research. From using satellite technology to observe changes in vegetation to developing techniques to find out more about the terrain of places one can’t travel to yet, such as Mars, location plays a significant role.
Serving Warriors
At Mason, a significant portion of our federally funded projects are funded by the Department of Defense and often that funding is used to support highly technical work. In this year’s magazine, we include a section that describes some of our faculty research that directly affects members of our military.
About the Magazine
This publication is produced annually by the Office of Research and Economic Development and the Office of University Relations at George Mason University, one of the largest public institutions of higher education in Virginia. For more information or for more copies, please contact the Office of Research and Economic Development at 703-993-2268.
From the Issue
New Research Shows How USB Cable Can Become Attack Tool
More from Features
It’s a pretty common occurrence that happens every day — you notice your smartphone needs charging so you quickly hook it up to a computer. You continue on with your daily tasks, trusting that the smartphone is doing nothing more than powering up or synching your calendar and contacts.
All the while, the smartphone may be actively and stealthily taking over your computer.
Class Acts: Student Team Focuses on Real-World Issues in Peru
More from Notes
Mason engineering students traveled to Peru in 2010 to help a small, mountain village with its water storage needs.
Cracking Bacteria’s Armor
More from Recent Technologies
Killing bacteria is central to Monique van Hoek’s research, as she and her team have developed new antimicrobial peptides, or small chains of amino acids, that are able to disrupt the protective coating that surrounds bacteria.