Science News Roundup: March 2016

Here is the science news, relating to George Mason University and the College of Science for the month of March 2016: 

March 28
March Faculty and Staff Accolades
Accolades celebrate the professional achievements of the faculty and staff in the College of Science.

March 17
Mike Summers Shares First Update since Pluto Flyby
According to Summers, the dwarf planet is geologically active and has taken several asteroid hits.

March 16
Research says Healthy Bacteria can Cut Fatty Food Side Effects
The US Department of Agriculture funded project suggests adding probiotics to your diet.

March 3
Chris Parsons Praises Study that Explains Whale Eating Patterns
The study analyzed whale calls to determine when and where they eat.

March 2
Mason’s STEM Accelerator receives “2016 Programs that Work” Award
The STEM Accelerator was honored for its FOCUS summer camp, as well as its STEM Bootcamp.

March 1
Thomas Lovejoy named US Science Envoy
Lovejoy is one of five newly announced envoys who will help strengthen scientific collaboration amongst nations.

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Class Notes

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