PEREC in the News – Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center

Representative Eugene Vindman Visits PSCFebruary 12, 2025
On January 28, 2025, the Potomac Science Center had the pleasure of hosting Congressional Representative Eugene Vindman (VA-7) and his staff for a tour of […]
Virginia DWR – Winter Tree Identification Blog PostJanuary 16, 2024
Are you interested in learning how to identify trees in the winter? Check out this blog post by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ Stephen […]
Alumni Success: Anna’s StoryJanuary 12, 2024
Meet Anna Siegle, an incredible alumna of George Mason University who graduated in the spring of 2023. With a degree concentration in Conservation, Anna has […]
Sediment to SkyApril 25, 2023
If you have visited Potomac Science Center recently, you may have noticed our brand-new Mural Sediment to Sky, the brain child of Dr. Cindy Smith which has […]
Alumni Success: Wren’s StoryApril 11, 2023
Written by Wren Bell, class of 2022 Hi, my name is Wren Bell and I graduated from Mason in December 2022 with a major in […]
Preston Chester Caruthers (January 18, 1927-January 1, 2023) and the birth of Potomac Science Center, home of the Potomac Environmental Research and Education CenterApril 10, 2023
Written by Dr. Chris Jones On New Year’s Day this year, the Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center lost an important ally who was with […]
Don Kelso Learning PierJune 18, 2022
The Mr. Rodgers of Ecology is what a colleague suggested that Dr. Don Kelso be called due to his engaging, easy-going nature and passion for […]
New Mural at Potomac Science CenterOctober 7, 2021
There is a brand new mural at Potomac Science Center! The mural was painted by TakerOne, an artist who hails from Hungary. New mural at […]
Future Potomac Science Center Pier Named in Honor of Dr. Don KelsoAugust 20, 2021
When Dr. Don Kelso joined the Mason faculty in 1970, both the university, and the field of environmental science, were just getting started. A pioneering […]
COVID-19 Monitoring at George MasonMay 12, 2021
Here at Mason, COVID-19 cases can be caught early, because researchers at Potomac Science Center are testing sewage for COVID-19 RNA.
Ecotoxicology of microplastics in the Potomac River watershed: Effects on Aquatic Organisms, Mechanisms of Fragmentation, and Vectors of Micropollutants and Microbial pathogensJuly 28, 2020
Written by Maria Rumyantseva There have been numerous discussions on the issue of water contamination, and one might ask what novelty could this project possibly […]
Hunting Creek ResearchJune 17, 2020
Alexandria Renew Enterprises featured our Hunting Creek research in a recent video. RiverRenew on Vimeo.
35-Year Study of Gunston Cove PublishedApril 2, 2020
For 35 years, Dr. Chris Jones has sampled Gunston Cove, a tributary to the Potomac. He has recently published a long-term study, tracking the ecosystem’s […]
Student AccomplishmentsFebruary 12, 2020
Congratulations to the students of Dr. Kim De Mutsert on the following accolades: Sara Marriott was awarded a prestigious SESYNC Graduate Pursuit Fellowship, which is […]
R. Chris Jones Wins Jack Wood Legacy AwardMay 7, 2019
Chris Jones wins 2019 Jack Wood Legacy Award! Dr. R. Christian Jones, Director, Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center, Environmental Science and Policy, began a […]
Potomac Science Center DedicationApril 19, 2018
This week, the public were welcomed to the Potomac Science in Belmont Bay, for the Potomac Science Center Dedication Ceremony! The event was highlighted by […]
Fairfax County EQAC Environmental Excellence Award, 2014September 23, 2014
PEREC has been recognized by the Environmental Quality Advisory Council with the organizational award for the dedication of “time and energy to benefit the environment and support county environmental […]
George Mason Program Minimizes Pollution in Potomac and Chesapeake, and Educates KidsJune 12, 2012
Originally published in the Washington Post Blogs, June 12, 2012 Flushing: We all do it, mostly without any thought beyond the pipe leading away from […]
Virginia Mathematics & Science Coalition 2012 “Programs that Work” Award WinnerMay 22, 2012
Virginia Mathematics & Science Coalition 2012 “Programs that Work” Award Winner with Prince William County Schools. VMSC recognizes exemplary mathematics, science, and integrated science, technology, […]
PEREC Cited as Business Partner of the Year for Prince William County Public SchoolsMay 19, 2011
Originally published on the Prince William County Public Schools website, May 19, 2011 Chesapeake Bay Education Partners and the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) […]
Mason Offers Local Students a Hands-On Environmental ExperienceApril 11, 2011
Originally published in The Mason Gazette, April 28, 2011 by Ashley Moss Seventh grade students from Cooper Middle School gathered at Lake Fairfax in Reston, […]
PWCS Receives Commendation as Part of “Bridging the Watershed”October 26, 2010
B-WET Program Connects Students to the Chesapeake BayOctober 14, 2010
Originally published in the College of Science magazine Periodic Elements, Fall 2010. Over the next three years or so, more than 30,000 Northern Virginia sixth-and seventh-grade students […]
Keeping a Watchful Eye on EcosystemsOctober 14, 2010
Originally published in the College of Science magazine Periodic Elements, Fall 2010 For nearly thirty years, Chris Jones and his colleagues Donald Kelso and — […]
Gone Fishing, Hopefully: Locals lead effort to restore area’s brook trout populationJuly 28, 2010
Originally published in the Burke Connections Newspaper, July 28th Issue by Justin Fanizzi Burke resident Duane Murphy longs for a time when a fisherman could […]
Manassass students study wetlands on field tripApril 14, 2010
Originally aired April 2010 on 9NEWS NOW and wusa9.com by Peggy Fox They put on waders, grabbed nets and scooped up some gunk from the bottom […]
“Earth Day Field Trips,” by M. Silton, for Push Pause on Verizon channel FIOS1, multi-date.November 13, 2009
Down by the BaySeptember 13, 2009
Originally published in the Mason Spirit, Fall 2009, page 29. by Tara Laskowski, MFA ’05 Every sixth grader in Prince William County is enjoying a […]
Washington Post: For Students, Science May Get a Bit Wet – Bay Program to Offer Schools Lessons in FieldJuly 11, 2009
Originally published in the Washington Post on July 11, 2009. Classroom lectures and science textbooks will be pushed aside next year at Prince William County […]
Learning to Love the Chesapeake Bay WatershedJune 8, 2009
Originally published in George Mason University News on June 8, 2009. By Tara Laskowski When rainwater runs off the roof of a school building, how […]
ESP Department Sponsors First International Marine Conservation CongressMay 28, 2009
Originally published in The Mason Gazette, May 28, 2009 Mason was the site of the first International Marine Conservation Congress held May 17-24. Registrants and participants, […]

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