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Newswise: CHHS study finds made quick announcements on coronavirus following World Health Organization’s pandemic declaration. Student Kevin Cevasco and Dr. Michael Von Fricken quoted.
January 7, 2021
National Public Radio: Dr. Amira Roess discusses students who choose to stay on campus for Thanksgiving. Also in Iowa Public Radio, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Nevada Public Radio and multiple other public radio affiliates.
January 7, 2021
Fox 5 D.C. (video, starts at :28): Dr. Amira Roess describes coronavirus testing.
January 7, 2021
National Public Radio (audio): Dr. Amira Roess discusses students safely returning home for the holidays during the pandemic.
January 7, 2021
Fox 40 (Washington, D.C.): CHHS and CoS awarded grant for antibody and diagnostic testing programs. Dr. Amira Roess mentioned.
January 7, 2021

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The COVID-19 Pandemic: How U.S. Universities Responded

November 12, 2020
Supersized Alcopops Linked to Homelessness and Gang Affiliation, New Regulation Needed

October 14, 2020
Many College Students Aren’t Tested for STIs Despite High Rates, Self-Tests Offer Promise

October 13, 2020
Accurate labels like ‘aerosol’ or ‘chemicals’ increase perceived risks of e-cigarette use in college students

September 15, 2020
George Mason College of Health and Human Services Faculty Develop COVID Health Check™ — First-of-Its-Kind Screening Assessment to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19

August 10, 2020
Flavored Cigarette Ban Significantly Reduced Youth Smoking, New Study Finds

July 15, 2020
Reducing High School Prescription Drug Abuse through a Hybrid Prevention Program

July 1, 2020
Staying at Home Isn’t Safer for Everyone During COVID-19

June 24, 2020
Women Commuting During Rush Hour Are Exposed to Higher Levels of Pollutants

June 17, 2020

Studies have shown associations between exposure to traffic-related air pollution and adverse health outcomes, including preterm birth and low birthweight. However, few studies have estimated real-world exposures during personal vehicle trips for women commuters.
Using Machine Learning to Help Flatten the Curve in COVID-19 Pandemic

May 18, 2020
George Mason University Health College Continues NSF Funded Study of Coronaviruses

May 6, 2020
An Interdisciplinary and Systems View of Nutritional Epidemiology

February 19, 2020