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Mason Giving Day 2026

Dean's Giving Day Challenge

The George Mason Giving Day campaign is dedicated to bringing together all members of our community to make a meaningful impact.

Your donation to the College of Sciencewill directly contribute to advancing our mission of excellence in teaching, research, and community impact. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant difference in empowering Mason Science to thrive.

To inspire participation across the Mason Science community, Dean Cody W. Edwards will contribute a $5,000 Dean’s Giving Day match. Every gift—at any level and to any fund—helps expand opportunity for Mason Science students.

Mason Giving Day goals

Focus Initiative: Dean's Impact Scholars

The Dean’s Impact Scholars program supports talented students from economically challenged backgrounds pursuing degrees in science. Giving Day support helps provide scholarships and opportunity funding so students can fully engage in research, mentorship, and career-building experiences.

  • Need-based scholarships
  • Undergraduate research opportunities
  • Conference and professional development support
  • Experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for STEM careers

Make a Donation in Support of our College, Schools, or Departments

A top-down view of George Mason students seated at tables in Exploratory Hall
College of Science Vision Fund

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Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences

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Biology

Three diverse George Mason students wearing safety gear carefully conduct an experiment in a lab.
Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Computational and Data Sciences

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Environmental Science and Policy

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Forensic Science Program

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Geography and Geoinformation Science

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Mathematical Sciences

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Neuroscience Program

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Physics and Astronomy

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School of Systems Biology

Make a Donation in support of our affiliated research centers

Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine
Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine

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College of Science Observatory

Quantum Science and Engineering Center
Quantum Science and Engineering Center

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Virginia Climate Center

* 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.