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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.

Students work in Deborah Polayes Biology of Microorganisms Lab. Photo by Lathan Goumas/Office of Communications and Marketing

Fall 2024 New Courses and Special Topics Offerings

Want to explore exciting topics such as agent-based model of an evolving and interactive populations, diagnostics and therapeutics, paleoclimatology, or transforming academia with artificial intelligence research? Or would you rather investigate atmospheric convection, Extremal Graph Theory, or take a seminar to quickly expand the knowledge of your field? 

Consider taking one or more of the 20+ exciting new and special topic courses available this semester.

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Undergraduate scholarships open until May 31

Scholarships at Mason are open to all continuing undergraduates, admitted transfers, and graduate students. Visit the Mason Scholarship Application Page to review and apply for scholarship opportunities offered through the Office of Student Financial Aid and various departments. Scholarship awards are based on your academic record as well as your answers to the questions on the application.

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News and Events

Upcoming Events

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Apr24

Mason Science Series - Dr. Ramin Hakami

Apr 24, 2024, 3:30 - 6:00 PM

Treating the Next Pandemic Using our Own Immune Systems Toolkit The event will host a conversation with Dr. Ramin Hakami on his promising research surrounding improved infectious disease treatments if faced with another pandemic. 3:30 p.m. Doors open with light reception 4:00 p.m. Discussion with Q&A 5:00 p.m. Reception and
Apr25

MS Project Presentation - Environmental Science and Policy

Apr 25, 2024, 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Hybrid:
David King Hall 3006
Virtual - please contact espgrad@gmu.edu for Zoom meeting info

Candidate: Eric Mazur | Title: Molecular Analysis of Disease-Causing Microorganisms From Corals Using Laser Capture Microdissection
Apr26

The Blue Marble: An Earth Concertvation Experience - Mason Wind Symphony Concert #4

Apr 25, 2024, 8:00 - 10:00 PM

Center for the Arts

Get tickets to attend. 6:30pm-7:45pm Sustainability Marketplace Opens to the Public 6:30pm-7:30pm Pre-Concert Discussion: Mission eARTh – A call to action for artists and audiences in Earth Conservation 8:00pm-9:30pm Mason Wind Symphony Concert: “The Blue Marble” In collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Mason Wind Symphony presents “The Blue
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