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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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Five of Seven Selected GCI Projects Focus on Science

The GCI is a comprehensive research framework driving bold solutions for a prosperous future. Backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment, GCI aligns university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas addressing humanity’s most pressing challenges. See the first wave of selected projects, including five of the seven led by Mason Science researchers and involving more than two dozen College of Science faculty.

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Aug7

Dissertation Defense - Chih-Hao (Andy) Huang, PhD Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Aug 7, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Candidate: Chih-Hao (Andy) Huang Program: PhD Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Date: Frid ay, August 7th, 2026 Time: 11:0 0 AM Place: Virtual meeting For full Thesis Defense Announcement Click Here
Aug11

Summer Knowledge Share Series: Coaching Your Team – Accountability, Well-Being, and Communication

Aug 11, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Virtual via MasonLeaps

University Business Consulting hosts an annual Knowledge Share Series each summer, which typically consists of two to three sessions which are open to all George Mason faculty and staff. Registration is available in MasonLEAPS. All sessions are offered in-person and via Zoom. Upcoming Sessions The summer 2026 series, Winning this
Aug12

RRPT Open Office Hours for College of Science Faculty for AY26 – 27 Cycle

Aug 12, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Join upcoming office hours for College of Science faculty to receive guidance on the AY26–27 RRPT review cycle and learn how to navigate Interfolio. There will be another opportunity to participate Monday, August 17, 2026 from 2 to 3:15 p.m. (virtual only). Register to receive access details for August 17

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