Schar School of Policy and Government

Undergraduates who present research at political science conferences benefit in many ways. Here are three Schar School students exhibiting their work in April and how the exposure can help them.

George Mason researcher Carlotta Domeniconi is working with the Department of Homeland Security to leverage machine learning and natural language processing to model—and uncover—human smuggling networks.  

Italian security analyst Maurizio Geri brings global expertise to George Mason’s Schar School, advancing NATO warfare strategies while enriching academic discussions and collaborations. See how visiting international scholars make a difference on campus and in the classroom.

Did politics inspire a new calling to gardening? Master of Public Administration student Chiara Grimes digs into permaculture. See what she found.

A roundup of recent media appearances by Schar School faculty, students, and staff for January 6th - 10th, 2024.

The New Orleans News Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street is an example of “rampage terrorism.” The Schar School’s Zak Kallenborn has policy recommendations to prevent and recover from future events.

First-time state representative Adam Bernbaum didn’t mention his Schar School PhD on his campaign literature. He had good reasons.

The year 2024 saw several changes at the Schar School’s P3 center, including a name change. See what happened and what’s ahead.

In an article in a special issue for Public Administration and Development, Schar School professor Stefan Toepler explains how NGOs can fly under the radar in restrictive regimes.

Meet Betsy Zorio, the 2000 Schar School graduate who now serves as vice president of U.S. programs for Save the Children. See what she says about her ‘transformative’ time at George Mason.