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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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Join us for George Mason Space Day

Join us September 20 for this free, public, interactive event that brings people together to explore the science and technology driving today’s leading aerospace initiatives. Designed to educate and inspire, the day features engaging talks from experts in space exploration, along with hands-on activities, educational exhibits, and contributions from a variety of organizations in the field. 

Student looking through telescope

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

From Volunteer to National Impact: Michelle Ryan Named 2025 Mason Science Distinguished Alum

Michelle Ryan, PhD Environmental Science and Policy ’15, turned her passion for volunteering into a career of national impact as an environmental program manager and practice leader at Tetra Tech. Collaborating with the U.S. EPA on critical water issues, Ryan also continues to give back to Mason as an educator, alumni leader, and co-founder of the Mason Science Mentorship Program.

Michelle Ryan

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Sep17

17 Sep (CLIM) Xueke Li, Extreme Weather/Climate

Sep 17, 2025, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Xueke Li, University of Pennsylvania Title: Planetary Wave Resonance and Midlatitude Weather Extremes: Toward Better Understanding of the Phenomenon Time: Wed, 17 Sep, 1:30pm Location: Horizon Hall, Room 4014 or via Zoom (for Zoom link, email xdu5@gmu.edu) Host: Xiaojing Du ABSTRACT: Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of
Sep18

Reunite! Alumni Reunion Weekend

Sep 18, 2025, 12:00 PM - Sep 20, 2025, 5:00 PM

Reconnect with your classmates at Reunite! Alumni Reunion Weekend , September 18-20. Featuring an exciting event line-up including special celebrations for milestone graduates from the classes of 1975, 2005, 2015, and 2020. There will also be new and signature events. Check out the Reunion Weekend website for the up-to-date schedule
Sep18

18 Sep (GEOL) Jonathan Obrist-Farner, Paleolimnology

Sep 18, 2025, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Jonathan Obrist-Farner, Missouri Science and Technology University Title: Lessons from the past that inform our future: A sedimentologist perspective on tectonics, climate and paleoenvironmental change Time: Thu, 18 Sep, 4:30pm Location: Exploratory 1309 and via Zoom (for link, email lhinnov@gmu.edu) Host: Linda Hinnov ABSTRACT: As Earth’s atmosphere warms and human

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