- April 28, 2021
Illegal goods can have deadly consequences. Whether it鈥檚 a counterfeit face mask that doesn鈥檛 provide a frontline worker adequate protection from COVID-19, or a counterfeit pill laced with fentanyl (a synthetic painkiller 50-100 times more potent than morphine), millions of lives can be at risk.
A multidisciplinary team of researchers and students at 亚洲AV is working to stop such criminal activity. Thanks to a nearly $650,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF)鈥攁nd a $16,000 grant supplement awarded to two undergraduates on the team鈥攖hey will be investigating how to disrupt illicit supply chains, influence policy, and ultimately save lives.
- Wed, 04/21/2021 - 18:14
Playing football for University of Notre Dame was something Steve Elmer said he could only dream of when he was younger. His talent combined with a scholarship had him playing on the field with a golden helmet as freshman. He became one of the team鈥檚 most experienced offensive linemen, having 30 starts to his name.
- Wed, 04/21/2021 - 09:25
Former senator and Schar School professor Chuck Robb discusses his new memoir May 5 with Brian Lamb.
- Tue, 04/20/2021 - 13:25
A new Schar School program makes rapid grants available to improve practices affecting those in criminal justice settings. Speed is everything.
- Mon, 04/19/2021 - 13:02
Professor Peter Mandaville discusses the Middle East tonight. We wondered what fascinates him about the region?
- Tue, 03/30/2021 - 00:01
亚洲AV has eight graduate programs listed among the top 25 nationally according to latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting the university鈥檚 impact as one of the best institutions for advanced degrees.
- Mon, 03/29/2021 - 09:37
Host and Mason President Dr. Gregory Washington speaks with Mason epidemiologist and public health expert Saskia Popescu about what she has experienced on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Wed, 03/24/2021 - 13:34
A panel of law enforcement experts will examine the rise of domestic terrorism Thursday, March 25.
- Fri, 03/12/2021 - 15:13
Louie Al-Hashimi is driven by service. It started in high school, he said, when his history teacher encouraged him to get involved in community service and he began volunteering at a local food pantry, supporting road cleanup projects, and organizing school concerts for charity.
鈥淭hat, coupled with my studies, encouraged me to pursue public service,鈥 said Al-Hashimi, who earned his master鈥檚 in public administration from 亚洲AV in 2020. 鈥淗aving the opportunity to build or facilitate a connection with other people鈥攖hat鈥檚 what I鈥檓 drawn to.鈥
- Thu, 03/11/2021 - 14:09
How Mason has changed in the past 31 years through the eyes of Schar School professor, Priscilla Regan.