Mason conducts high-level research in a variety of areas. See how studies are conducted, the discoveries we make, and the knowledge we bring to the world.
Climate Action
Researchers led by faculty from Mason鈥檚听听and the听,听are diving into how听听will affect the people, habitats, and social fabric. In a related study, new trade routes in the Arctic mean increased traffic and industrialization,听so Mason鈥檚听Elise Miller-Hooks'听team is听looking at the impact on the听.
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Mason's History
The听Enslaved Children of 性视界传媒 project, led by Wendi Manuel-Scott and Benedict Carton, professors of听history and art history,听seeks to understand the life of the school鈥檚 namesake and those enslaved by him.听Those stories have been compiled in an online archive, the听. They also sparked honors and history classes听that integrate the project鈥檚 research and the ideas it explored.
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Diagnosing Concussions
Mason researchers are听developing a better way to听. Decisions听often rely on the subjective observations of care providers. Trauma that is sub-concussive, but still potentially harmful, is less observable. They've found protein biomarkers in the saliva of the potentially concussed and sub-concussed. The team aspires to a test that can be administered in the field听after a hard impact.
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Ultrasound for Better Lives
Mason Engineering researchers are using听, using sound waves to sense muscle activity to help people get greater control of prosthetics for their arms, hands, and legs.听听Students such as听听are participating in the studies. Other engineering researchers are using ultrasound to develop听鈥渁ctive bandages鈥 and implantable devices to improve听.