Skip to main
homepage image

Academic programs that bring opportunity

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.

academics

Cody W. Edwards appointed as dean of the College of Science

George Mason University is pleased to announce Cody W. Edwards as the new dean of the College of Science. With a distinguished career in leadership, research, and academic innovation, Edwards has been instrumental in advancing interdisciplinary collaboration, forging global partnerships, and enhancing graduate programs. His vision and dedication will continue to shape the future of the College of Science.

Profile photo of College of Science dean Cody Edwards

Students learn to tackle complex problems and engage with Virginia state senator

George Mason students in the EVPP 336 course presented policy recommendations on socioeconomic and environmental issues to Virginia State Senator Stella Pekarsky. The course uses a problem-based learning approach, allowing students to develop practical solutions and gain real-world feedback from decision-makers.

State Senator Stella Pekarsky (right) gives feedback on student presentations.

College of Science celebrates 75 educators during this year’s Thank-A-Teacher program

The ninth annual Thank-A-Teacher program, led by the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning at George Mason University, gives students an opportunity to express their appreciation for the faculty and student teaching assistants  who have inspired, guided, and supported them throughout their academic journey. 

Forensic science professor Steven Burmeister teaching students using drone technology

News and Events

Upcoming Events

More Events
Apr4

PhD Dissertation Defense - Environmental Science & Policy

Apr 4, 2025, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

HYBRID 
In person at Potomac Science Center 3102 and
Virtual on Zoom (contact espgrad@gmu.edu for Zoom meeting info)

Candidate: Jordan Sims | Title: Complex biotic and abiotic factors shape bacterial community composition across microbial habitats in coral reef ecosystems
Apr4

Topology, Algebraic Geometry, and Dynamics Seminar (TADS): Chern classes and exotic G-manifolds

Apr 4, 2025, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Speaker : Oliver Wang, University of Virginia Title : Chern classes and exotic G-manifolds Abstract : Smooth structures on manifolds have been a central part of geometric topology ever since Milnor discovered exotic 7-spheres. Kirby-Siebenmann showed that high dimensional closed manifolds have only finitely many smooth structures. One can ask
Apr4

Applied & Computational Mathematics seminar: Data-Adaptive Partitioning Algorithms, Extensions, and Applications

Apr 4, 2025, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Speaker: Guy Oldaker, George Mason University Title: Data-Adaptive Partitioning Algorithms, Extensions, and Applications Abstract: Data-partitioning algorithms continue to be valuable tools with a broad range of application areas that include linear and dynamical systems, graph theory, and clustering. Many of these methods can be cast in terms of Voronoi tessellations

* The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.