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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

George Mason scientist leads $1.8M NSF grant to address mobility challenges from urban flooding

Assistant professor of Geography and Geoinformation Science, Alireza Ermagun, has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to address mobility challenges caused by nuisance flooding. Collaborating with other top universities, the project centers on understanding how frequent, low-level flooding disrupts daily transportation systems and devising equitable solutions.

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Research team receives funding for Arlington County’s ENERGY-HEALTH-EQUITY Project to study indoor air quality and health impacts in a warming environment

A collaborative group of professors and researchers from multiple departments have secured $121,229 in funding from Arlington County and the EPA to investigate the effects of indoor air pollution and heat exposure on residents' health, focusing on building design in the context of rising temperatures.

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College of Science Annual Report 2023-2024

What an extraordinary year for the College of Science at George Mason University. From groundbreaking research to record-breaking enrollment, our latest annual report highlights the remarkable achievements of our students, faculty, and partners. Learn more about our collective efforts to shape the future of STEM and support bold thinking.

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Mar26

26 Mar (CLIM) Huber, Hot Tub Time Machine

Mar 26, 2025, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Matt Huber, Purdue U Hot Tub Time Machine: Lessons Learned on the Future of Moist Heat Stress from Earth’s Past Wed, 26 Mar, 1:30pm Innovation 134 and via Zoom (for link, email bklinger@gmu.edu ) Host: Paul Acosta
Mar26

Cultivating Confidence: Owning Your Voice in STEM

Mar 26, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Exploratory Hall, 3301

Do you ever feel like you don't belong in STEM? Women Leaders in STEM invites you to a panel discussion and interactive session designed to nurture and grow your confidence, transforming self-doubt into strength. Refreshments will be provided. This is a learning experience for all identities. All students, staff, and
Mar27

Microcredentials: Your Key to Unlocking STEM Career Readiness

Mar 27, 2025, 4:00 - 4:45 PM

Teams

Plan today for the jobs of tomorrow! Join Career Pathways Director Kerin Hilker-Balkissoon for a virtual seminar series tailored to the unique needs of our STEM student community. Seminars are held on selected Thursdays from 4:00 to 4:45 pm. Please join us with this link !

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