Tip Sheet

Mason faculty member David Powers Corwin answers questions about Women’s History Month, feminism and gender justice.

Rising sea levels as a result of climate change are a national security threat and imperil the Virginia economy.

High profile sporting events like the Winter Olympics and March Madness are times to celebrate the amazing accomplishment of athletes—and to ensure that all athletes receive the mental health support they need. Emmett Gill, term assistant professor of Social Work, wants to shed more light on the mental health of athletes.

February is Cancer Prevention Month, and Dr. Michelle S. Williams, assistant professor in the Department of Global and Community Health, says it is an ideal time for everyone – regardless of age - to assess our own habits to lower our risk of cancer.

For Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Cold War with the United States never ended, said Richard Kauzlarich, a distinguished visiting professor at George Mason University.

Maoria Kirker, lead of the Teaching and Learning Team at George Mason University Libraries, answered questions about book banning, the benefits of a diverse curriculum, and issues pertaining to access to higher education.

Black Friday, marking the beginning of Christmas shopping, was once the hallmark of post-Thanksgiving celebrations, but crazed Black Friday shopping is unlikely to return as a Thanksgiving tradition, according to a George Mason University professor.

Colleges and universities seeking to increase student diversity should examine their methods of recruitment and decrease their focus on national college admissions tests, such as the SAT and the ACT, according to a George Mason University expert on diversity and inclusion.

In order for athletes to balance their routines with wellness, they need to apply the same principles as they did with sports, says Emmett Gill, term assistant professor in the Department of Social Work within the College of Health and Human Services at George Mason University.

Now that most public school districts have resumed in-person instruction, those in health care are beginning to see increases in pediatric admissions due to COVID-19 and other respiratory pathogens and are bracing for surges, according to Amira Albert Roess, professor of global health and epidemiology in George Mason University’s College of Health and Human Services.