This was a particularly enjoyable semester for me. Lots of very smart students (both grad and undergrad), and I learned some new tricks for teaching more effectively. George Mason has a new provost and a new logo. On the latter, my students weren’t too enthusiastic. But I think we got a good one on the former. I’m pleased to see our leadership team’s roots in the University of California system.
My new book project about scientists as public intellectuals is moving forward at full speed this summer. I’m also looking forward to revisiting Australia (see photo).
Discoverers and Discoveries 