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Science News Roundup: November 2017

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Here is the science news, relating to George Mason University and the College of Science for the month of November 2017: 

November 26
Greater interest in science means more facilities says #MasonScience dean
Dean Peggy Agouris comments on future of STEM education via The Washington Post.

November 21
Mason Researcher helps identify five pairs of supermassive black holes 
The Department of Physics and Astronomy’s Shobita Satyapal is among group to discover rare black holes centering various galaxies.

November 20
Faculty and Staff Accolades: October 2017

November 7
Mary Ellen O’Toole says Texas gunman’s intent was maximum lethality
In an interview with CBS news, Forensic Science Director O’Toole comments on Texas shooting.

November 2
Mason faculty discusses benefits and opportunities of US-led space race
Michael Summers op-eds an article discussing Mars space race.

Class Notes

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