Recent News
- New Mural at Potomac Science CenterThere 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 KelsoWhen 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 MasonHere 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 pathogens
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 ResearchAlexandria Renew Enterprises featured our Hunting Creek research in a recent video. RiverRenew on Vimeo.
- 35-Year Study of Gunston Cove Published
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 AccomplishmentsCongratulations 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 AwardChris 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 DedicationThis 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, 2014PEREC 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 […]