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School of Public Policy Collaborates with Law School on Critical Infrastructure Protection
Several faculty members and a doctoral candidate from the School of Public Policy (SPP) are collaborating with George Mason's Law School on a project to enhance the security of cyber networks and economic processes supporting the nation's critical infrastructures.

Addleson Speaks on Knowledge Management to Nonprofit Representatives
Mark Addleson, professor of public policy and director of the masters program in New Professional Studies in Organizational Learning, spoke on "Managing Knowledge: Theory and Practice" at the Communications Network's annual conference December 10.

Fairfax to Bangkok: ICASIT Provides JSTOR Connection
The School of Public Policy's International Center for Applied Studies in Information Technology recently announced a grant to Mahodol University, near Bangkok, Thailand, to stimulate the continued use of JSTOR, a high level research tool.

Ph.D. Candidate Earns Scholarship Grant from Realty Association
Andrea Morris, a doctoral candidate in the School of Public Policy (SPP), was recently awarded a $2,000 scholarship from Virginia Association of Realtors.

School of Public Policy Receives $1.9 Million SBA Grant to Host Small Business Centers
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently awarded a $1.9 million grant to School of Public Policy's Mason Enterprise Center (MEC) to host the network of Virginia small business development centers (VSBDC).

School of Public Policy Expands Cooperation with National Defense University
Recognizing the value of academic cooperation across universities, George Mason University President Alan Merten and Vice-Admiral Paul G. Gaffney, president of the National Defense University (NDU) have fostered a relationship between the two schools expanding research and curriculum collaboration.

EVENTS
New Masters Students Gather for Orientation
The School of Public Policy hosted about 75 new masters students at its Spring orientation Wednesday, January 15 at the Arlington campus. The evening began at 5:30 p.m. with a reception, giving the new students a chance to mingle with their professors and fellow students.

Students Gain International Insight during Mexico Study Trip
From January 11 through 19, 35 students from four degree programs in the School of Public Policy (SPP) examined the cultural, political, economic, and legal aspects of conducting business in Mexico through an SPP study abroad program.Though special attention was given to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and relations between the United States and Mexico, lecture topics also included trends in international trade and investment, the environment, the state of the Mexican economy, and the political structure and climate in Mexico.

PUBLICATIONS
Transportation Student's Project Creates Solutions
Paul J. DeMaio, a student in the Transportation Policy, Operations and Logistics master's program, has published an article in the winter 2003 issue of Transportation Quarterly.

Public Works Management and Policy Journal Now Headquartered at SPP
The technical, professional journal for the American Public Works Association, Public Works Management and Policy, will now be headquartered at George Mason University's School of Public Policy. The peer-reviewed journal provides a place for the publication of research and practice in transportation, infrastructure and the environment and creates a dialogue between academics and practitioners examining public infrastructure issues.