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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.  

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George Mason Virginia Climate Center Releases First-Ever Statewide Climate Assessment

George Mason University’s Virginia Climate Center (VCC) has unveiled the Commonwealth’s first comprehensive, peer-reviewed climate assessment—a landmark report that provides science-based insights into Virginia’s changing climate and its impacts on communities, infrastructure, and the economy.

VCC Climate Assessment

The Grand Challenge Initiative — Bold Solutions for A Prosperous Future

George Mason University's Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) is a comprehensive research framework, backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment, to align university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas addressing humanity’s ultimate grand challenge.

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Apr30

Power and Character Educator Training

Apr 30, 2026, 8:00 AM - 11:45 PM

The Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement is thrilled to offer a 3-day training opportunity (July 27–29, Fairfax Campus) for faculty and staff to learn from Citizen University and dive deep into their central citizenship equation: Power + Character = Citizenship. This will be a free, highly engaging, and fun
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May5

SSB Awards Ceremony

May 5, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

SSB Awards Ceremony Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 11-12:30pm
May11

15th Annual College of Science Undergraduate Research Colloquium

May 11, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center, Fairfax Campus

The College of Science and STEM Accelerator are pleased to welcome you to the 15th Annual Undergraduate Research Colloquium (URC). The purpose of this event is to showcase the variety of undergraduate research projects in the College to the Mason community. All students engaged in undergraduate research at any level

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