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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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Sep24

24 Sep (CLIM) Alan Robock, Nuclear Winter

Sep 24, 2025, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Alan Robock, Department of Environmental Sciences, Rutgers University Title: Global Famine after Nuclear War Time: Wed, 24 Sep, 1:30pm Location: Horizon Hall, Room 4014 or via Zoom (for Zoom link, email xdu5@gmu.edu) Host: Jim Kinter ABSTRACT: While nuclear weapons make many of us think of horrific immediate destruction, what we
Sep24

PhD Dissertation Defense - Environmental Science & Policy

Sep 24, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Hybrid - Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, SMSC Room 104 or virtual on Zoom (please register at the link below):
https://tinyurl.com/3n9z34nx

Candidate: Bernadette Rigley | Title: Grassland birds on working landscapes: habitat use, movement, demographics, and survival
Sep24

September 24: Career STEMinar - Federal STEM Pathways & Clearances (Virtual via Zoom)

Sep 24, 2025, 3:30 - 4:15 PM

via Zoom

Discover how to access opportunities across federal agencies, the intelligence community, and in government contracting. We will demystify the application process for internships and opportunities for recent graduates, spotlight fast-growing STEM roles, and share clearance-ready tips, resume pointers, and resources to help you get started. Sign up here: https://calendly.com/khilkerb/college-of-science-career-steminars

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