Democracy Lab

Voter turnout around the country was down. But in Fairfax County, one polling place saw a miniscule decline while others saw steep drop-offs. Here’s how George Mason’s students made sure Mason Nation cast its ballots.

Now in its third year, student voting research project aims to promote greater voter turnout among young people.

The National Capital Area Political Science Association (NCAPSA) presented Associate Professor Jennifer N. Victor with their Pi Sigma Alpha Award for mentoring undergraduates. See what it means to her.

Schar School Learning Communities held orientation sessions before classes began.

The Schar School’s Democracy Lab Learning Community provides a solid foundation for freshmen pursuing a career in politics.

Members of the Schar School’s Democracy Lab learning community visited the best-known, best-fortified private residence in the world: the White House.

Members of the Schar School’s International Relations Policy Task Force embarked on an annual spring break trip to the United States-Mexico border.

Gabriella Grabovska, a member of the Schar School Jurisprudence Learning Community, describes a recent field trip to Richmond, Virginia.

A newfound passion convinced Ruthu Josyula to pursue a government and international politics major at the Schar School.

A new project, led by Schar School associate professor Jennifer Victor, aims to increase voter awareness and turnout at Mason.