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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.  

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Five of Seven Selected GCI Projects Focus on Science

The GCI is a comprehensive research framework driving bold solutions for a prosperous future. Backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment, GCI aligns university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas addressing humanity’s most pressing challenges. See the first wave of selected projects, including five of the seven led by Mason Science researchers and involving more than two dozen College of Science faculty.

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Nov9

PhD Dissertation Defense - Sydney M. Stubler- Environmental Science & Policy

Nov 9, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Potomac Science Center Room 3102 
and virtual on Zoom: please email 
Dr. Christova for Zoom meeting info

Candidate: Sydney M. Stubler | Title: Growth and Toxin Production of Cyanobacterium Microcoleus Under Varying Environmentally Relevant Conditions in Laboratory Settings
Nov10

Grand Challenge Lightning Talks & Matchmaking Mixer

Nov 10, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Merten Hall, Room 1204

Join this university-wide event to discover emerging research ideas, exchange perspectives, and connect with potential collaborators across disciplines. The Grand Challenge Lightning Talks & Matchmaking Mixer provides an opportunity for George Mason faculty and researchers to share ideas, explore interdisciplinary partnerships, and build connections through the Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI).
Nov11

The Chemistry of Food: Emulsions

Nov 11, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Science and Technology Campus
Life Sciences and Engineering Building (LSEB) Room 2402

 

In this interactive presentation, Dr. Rebecca Jones (Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and STEM Accelerator) will discuss the chemistry of emulsions. During the presentation, in person attendees will create their own salad dressing using common ingredients, such as oil, vinegar, and mustard. The salad dressing can be used on items
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