Board of Visitors elects new rector, executive committee

As part of a two-day annual planning conference and George Mason University Board of Visitors meeting, the BOV elected new officers, with an alumnus chosen to serve a two-year term as rector.

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Learn more about the new board members and newly elected rector

Image memorability can sharpen our sense of time

Research by professor Martin Wiener demonstrated that the more memorable an image is, the longer and more accurately its viewers can perceive the passage of time.

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See how these experimental studies are helping psychologists understand our sense of visual time

Scientists explore adhesives to advance preservation of historical texts

Rocío Prisby, a biosciences doctoral student at George Mason University, led the first comprehensive analysis of proteins found within wheat starch-based and flour-based pastes used in historic texts.

Read how science plays a role in conservation

Cybersecurity and the global threats of tomorrow

Jamil Jaffer and Gregory Washington discuss the U.S.'s position on the global stage, the power of the American Dream, and what we as citizens can do to start solving some of the country's stickiest problems.

Listen to the Access to Excellence podcast episode

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George Mason researchers lead breakthrough study to find functional cure for HIV

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Yuntao Wu and his team conducted a study that found a HIV-like virus particle that could eliminate the need for lifelong medications for those with HIV. 

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Business student's summer internship is an opportunity to practice sustainability

George Mason rising junior Vidhi Pathak spent a year searching for the perfect summer internship before landing her current position as asset management intern for Summit Ridge Energy. 

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