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George Mason University will expand its research and real-world impact in Northern Virginia with a pair of projects that were made possible by the efforts of U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) to address cybersecurity and mental health care needs. Congratulations to Dr. Espisito-Smythers and Dr. Renshaw on their Congressional funding!

For the past year, several individuals have been working to create and launch the “Military, Veterans, & Families Initiative” (MVFI) at Mason. MVFI seeks to give back to those who give to our nation by helping service members, veterans, and their families here at Mason and in the broader National Capital Region through education, direct services, workforce development, and research.

A look at 'shame' from a clinical psychologists' perspective on the Kavanaugh case. June takes a look at and explains that "shame is a central feeling, sexuality is a central piece of identity, which may be why sexual assault survivors feel shame so profoundly."

The American Psychological Association's Science Agenda page highlights its Summer Science Fellows program, where undergraduate psychology students are paired with faculty mentors from Mason's psychology department.