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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.
High Schoolers Gain Hands-On Research Experience and College Credit in Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program
Through the Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP), students work alongside faculty mentors on cutting-edge research. From cancer biology and neuroscience to solar physics and nanotechnology, ASSIP interns gain hands-on experience, professional skills, and early exposure to STEM careers. Applications for the Summer 2026 program are open through February 15.
George Mason Virginia Climate Center Releases First-Ever Statewide Climate Assessment
George Mason University’s Virginia Climate Center (VCC) has unveiled the Commonwealth’s first comprehensive, peer-reviewed climate assessment—a landmark report that provides science-based insights into Virginia’s changing climate and its impacts on communities, infrastructure, and the economy.
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.
