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Just outside the nation's capital, we've built connections with government agencies and industry partners working at the forefront of scientific research. Combine those with our advanced facilities for getting real-world work experience and options for tailoring your degree, and our students have more opportunity to land jobs, internships, and research collaborations that really help them stand out.

Students work in Deborah Polayes Biology of Microorganisms Lab. Photo by Lathan Goumas/Office of Communications and Marketing

Edwards appointed interim dean of College of Science

Interim Provost Kenneth Walsh has appointed Cody W. Edwards as the interim dean of the College of Science, effective July 1. Edwards has served as the senior associate dean for faculty and academic affairs in the College of Science, where he has played a critical role in shaping academic policies and enhancing faculty development. He has also served as executive director of the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC) for nearly eight years.

Interim Dean Cody Edwards in Exploratory Hall

George Mason home to Landolt Space Mission that seeks to uncover the secrets of dark energy

George Mason University will be the home of the $19.5 million recently approved Landolt NASA Space Mission that will put an artificial “star” in orbit around the Earth. This artificial star will allow scientists to calibrate telescopes and more accurately measure the brightness of stars ranging from those nearby to the distant explosions of supernova in far-off galaxies. The project is led by principle investigator and Mason Science associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Peter Plavchan. 

Peter Plavchan in the Mason Observatory

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Jul3

Dissertation Defense - Claire Weber, PhD Biosciences

Jul 3, 2024, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Program: PhD Biosciences Date: Wednesd ay, July 3rd, 2024 Time: 11: 00 AM Place: Virtual meeting For full Thesis Defense Announcement Click Here
Jul8

Mason Math Odyssey Enrichment Camp

Jul 8, 2024, 9:00 AM - Jul 12, 2024, 3:00 PM

In-person - Fairfax Campus

Registration is now Closed Mason Math Odyssey enrichment camp (MMO) is a place for rising 6th - 9th graders who are curious about math to learn about beautiful mathematics concepts typically not taught in K-12 curriculum. Students will engage in fun and friendly team competitions that will help build mathematical
Jul8

Dissertation Defense - Kathryn Cassels, PhD Biosciences

Jul 8, 2024, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Program: PhD Biosciences Date: Mond ay, July 8th, 2024 Time: 2: 00 PM Place: Virtual meeting For full Thesis Defense Announcement Click Here