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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.
College of Science celebrates its first graduates of unique AI-enhanced histotechnologist program
In May 2024, George Mason University's College of Science celebrated the first graduates of its AI-enhanced Histotechnologist Certification Program, created with Inova Health Systems. The program integrates digital and molecular pathology, using AI to cut cancer diagnosis times from 45 days to 24 hours. Led by Mason alumnus Nicholas Hoo-Fatt and assistant professor Anne Verhoeven, all graduates passed the ASCP board exam.
George Mason’s outdoor forensic research lab hosts guest researchers from Louisiana HBCU
SUNO students participated in a DHS-funded summer research program at George Mason’s Forensic Science Research and Training Lab, gaining hands-on experience in decomposition studies. Led by faculty members Mary Ellen O'Toole, Georgia Williams, and Emily Rancourt, the program aimed to diversify the criminal justice field while advancing national security research. The collaboration will continue through the CINA Center.
George Mason REACHes for regional health policy solutions
George Mason University is part of the NIH-funded REACH Center, a $3.69 million initiative addressing the health impacts of climate change in the D.C. region. Mason experts Jim Kinter, Daniel Tong, and Lucas Henneman are collaborating with GWU, Howard University, and the Environmental Defense Fund to develop solutions for public health challenges, including air pollution and policy impacts. The center focuses on using big data and community engagement to create health resilience in the face of climate change.
