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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.

Students work in Deborah Polayes Biology of Microorganisms Lab. Photo by Lathan Goumas/Office of Communications and Marketing

Celebrating employee milestones: honoring years of dedication and service

George Mason University recognizes the  contributions of our employees who are celebrating service milestones. From five years to decades of commitment, these dedicated individuals have played a crucial role in shaping the university's success. 

group of faculty and staff celebrating green and gold day with president washington

Research using AI to track Amazon rainforest species produces landmark results

Thanks to the tenacity of George Mason University biology professor David Luther, animals in the Amazon have a lot less privacy these days, but that’s good for scientists who to want know what’s going on in the Brazilian rainforests.

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Jan23

STEMWorking - Intro to STEM Professional Networking

Jan 23, 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. Join us with this link!
Feb6

Exploring Undergraduate Research at Mason and Beyond! (Rescheduled from November due to Technical Issues)

Feb 6, 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. Teams link
Feb12

Mason Lobbies: Join fellow students in Richmond to advocate for funding and support

Feb 12, 2025, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Register to participate Mason Lobbies is an event on February 12 where Mason students go to Richmond to advocate for our priorities to the legislature – number one being funding for student support and programs. For this, we need student volunteers. There will be signed excused absences for classes, and