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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. 

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The Grand Challenge Initiative — Bold Solutions for A Prosperous Future

George Mason University's Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) is a comprehensive research framework, backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment, to align university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas addressing humanity’s ultimate grand challenge.

George Mason Opens Data Science Lab School in Shenandoah Valley

George Mason University, in partnership with Frederick County Public Schools and regional districts, has launched the Shenandoah Valley Rural Regional College Partnership Laboratory School for Data Science, Computing, and Applications. The school offers rural high school students hands-on learning, dual-enrollment opportunities, certifications, and pathways into STEM careers that meet Virginia’s growing workforce needs.

Dean Cody Edwards at opening of Data Science Lab School

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Oct17

Family Weekend

Oct 17, 2025, 9:00 AM - Oct 19, 2025, 5:00 PM

Mark your calendar for October 17-19 and register to take part in this university-wide celebration. Family Weekend is an opportunity to attend events designed to allow families to meet one another, become familiar with university staff and administrators, and spend time with your student(s). The schedule of events for Family
Oct17

CAGS: The Second Common Neighborhood Conjecture

Oct 17, 2025, 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Speaker: JD Nir, Oakland University Title: The Second Common Neighborhood Conjecture Abstract Time: Friday, October 17 - 12:30pm – 1:30pm Location: Exploratory Hall, room 4106 and Zoom
Oct17

Finite Element Circus

Oct 17, 2025, 1:30 PM - Oct 18, 2025, 5:00 PM

FUSE Building
George Mason University, Arlington Campus
3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201

Dates: October 17-18, 2025 Start time (Oct 17): 1:30PM (ET) — we advise you to arrive early Start time (Oct 18): 9:00AM (ET) The Finite Element Circus dates back to 1970s. This flagship biannual meeting rotates between various institutions in the United States. The focus of the meeting is on

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