Obesity statistics and facts in 2025
Lawrence Cheskin is quoted.
Oct. 17, 2025 | Forbes
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George Mason researcher is using AI to identify human trafficking hot spots
Illicit massage businesses (IMBs) run by human trafficking rings are rampant in the United States. Assistant Professor Abhishek Ray has helped build what may be the best artificial intelligence-driven tool to root them out. Read more about IMBWatch.
George Mason team cracks the code on vulnerability in ARX's system
A team of faculty and students from George Mason recently discovered a vulnerability in the widely used anonymization tool ARX. They presented their findings at one of the world's most prestigious computer security conference. Learn more about their discovery.
From the situation room to Netflix: Larry Pfeiffer goes Hollywood
Larry Pfeiffer, executive director of the Schar School鈥檚 Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy, and International Security, served as a consultant for Netflix's A House of Dynamite. See how Pfeiffer brought his experiences as chief of staff of the CIA to the studio.
Center for Community Mental Health partnership provides behavioral health training
In conjunction with nonprofits, CCMH hosted a four-day training for nearly 30 attendees led by Sources of Strength, a nationally renowned suicide prevention program. See how they hope to improve mental health among youth populations.
George Mason faculty awarded 14 grants from 4-VA
Thanks to grants recently awarded by 4-VA, faculty across George Mason are leading or participating in innovative new projects to further research and education this academic year. Discover more about these innovative projects.
PiVoT Peace Lab transforms conflict into connection
In the Polarization and Violence Transformed (PiVoT) Peace Lab, researchers and practitioners are developing methods for peace-oriented responses to the negative impacts of extreme polarization and conflict worldwide. Read about their research on new pathways to bridge the growing divide.
A one-woman team puts many eyes in the skies
Not only was senior cyber security engineering student Fatima Majid the only one-person team in the top 10 award winners at a National Defense Industrial Association competition, she was the only student team. Read more.
Mason Career Academy launches to aid students, recent grads, displaced workers
Along with technical training, the platform, offered through Coursera, also includes professional development tools that help sharpen skills in resume writing, interviewing, and job readiness.
Courses are taught by instructors from top companies and institutions, and completed credentials can be added directly to resumes or LinkedIn profiles.
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