Science News Roundup: October 2015
Here is the science news, relating to George Mason University and the College of Science for the month of October 2015:
October 29
October Faculty and Staff Accolades
Accolades celebrates the professional achievements of the faculty and staff in the College of Science.
October 20
Water is Life, a special lecture by Betsy Damon
EcoScience+Art initiative will host a special lecture by an internationally recognized artist who works with the environment, communities, science and art.
October 16
Pluto Insights in Science Magazine
Dr. Michael Summers (Physics and Astronomy), along with members of the New Horizon Mission and other researchers review initial results from the mission.
October 13
Photo Essay: SMSC in Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute News
What better way is there for students to learn about the environment than being immersed in it? That’s how students at the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC) are learning about animals and their ecosystems.
October 8
Mason Environmental Professors Honored for Contributions to Science
Two of George Mason University’s internationally acclaimed environmental professors recently received recognition for their outstanding scholarship.
October 6
Smithsonian Gift is Whale of a Relic
An ancient whale fossil has made George Mason University’s Exploratory Hall its new home.
Professor Shares NASA New Horizons Findings at Faster Farther Kick Off
Dr. Mike Summers (Physics and Astronomy) shares some of his insights into the New Horizons mission.
October 2
Center for Energy Science and Policy Names COS Co-Director
Dr. Paul Houser (Geography and Geoinformation Science) has been selected to be the new co-director from COS for the Center for Energy Science and Policy. He is joining continuing co-director Richard Kauzlarich, from the School of Policy, Government and International Affairs. The center is jointly housed in COS and SPGIA.
Alumni Chapter Prepares for Alumni Weekend
Join the COS Alumni Chapter in planning future events.
News we’ve missed from the last month or more
Class Notes
Student Accolades
Have we missed your student, faculty or alumni news? This post is updated all month long. Let us know, and we’ll include it! As an alumnus/ae, use this Update Your Information form to tell us about your professional and personal activities! Faculty and students, email cosnews@gmu.edu to see your news added to the monthly news roundup, and spotlighted by COS social media accounts.
