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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.
Join us for George Mason Space Day
George Mason Space Day is an exciting, collaborative, and engaging event, with an aim to educate the public on the technology and science behind some of the leading aerospace projects in the area. The day offers lectures from those at the forefront of space exploration and a number of organizations with hands-on space-related activities, educational information, and more. Reach for the stars with us on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 3 to 9 p.m.
Rev up your engines for a great cause
Join us on Sunday, September 22 from noon to 4 p.m. for the Science of Cars, a car show in support of the Elissa Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund for College of Science graduate students. Enjoy over 200 stunning cars, food trucks, raffles, and more at this family-friendly event. Admission is FREE, but a $10 donation in memory of Elissa is encouraged.
Edwards appointed interim dean of College of Science
Interim Provost Kenneth Walsh has appointed Cody W. Edwards as the interim dean of the College of Science, effective July 1. Edwards has served as the senior associate dean for faculty and academic affairs in the College of Science, where he has played a critical role in shaping academic policies and enhancing faculty development. He has also served as executive director of the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC) for nearly eight years.