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Welcome to the Office of Access, Belonging, and Community Engagement (ABCE)

George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing inclusive excellence and fostering an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation throughout our STEM community. At Mason Science, our values include cultivating an organizational culture that promotes belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that varied opinions, cultures, and perspectives are what provides vibrancy, innovation and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing cultural responsiveness in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract students, faculty, and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.*

Paula Danquah-Brobby

ABCE Graduate Program Application Fee Waiver

George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing inclusive excellence and fostering an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation throughout our STEM community. To achieve this mission, Mason Science has created the Access, Belonging, and Community Engagement (ABCE) Graduate Program Application Fee Waiver. For eligibility, you must meet at least one criterion listed in the waiver description. 

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Brandi Williams accepted into Yale's Environmental Fellows Program

Brandi Williams, PhD Candidate, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, was accepted into the Environmental Fellows Program (EFP) at Yale University's School of the Environment. The EFP provides a paid, 12-week internship at the interface of environmental science and one or more of the following social justice, media, government, etc.

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NADOHE awards Mason with Institutional Excellence Award

Last month, at their annual conference, the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) awarded George Mason University an Institutional Excellence Award. According to NADOHE, the Institutional Excellence Award is presented to institutions that have demonstrated measurable progress in promoting and sustaining innovative diversity efforts within their campus community.

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* The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.