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Seasons of Change at Mason ScienceOctober 27, 2025

Our college is experiencing its own season of change. Like the forest, we’re evolving—embracing transformation that sustains and strengthens our community. Change for its own sake isn’t ideal, but purposeful change—rooted in improvement and collective benefit—is vital. To be resilient through it is a skill; to navigate it together as a community is our superpower.

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George Mason Campus in the Fall

Mason Science - Focus on building a Climate-resilient societyOctober 10, 2025

As you may have heard, George Mason University has launched an ambitious effort to focus translation research and impact on six solution areas to one Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI). To ensure future generations can pursue lives worth living, George Mason and our College of Science are committed to developing transformative solutions, advancing strategic investments, and preparing the next generation of leaders to drive sustainable systems forward.

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Connecting and learningSeptember 4, 2025

Dean Cody W. Edwards and the College of Science celebrated the start of the fall semester at George Mason University with a focus on community events like Science Connect and Space Day, as well as the recent opening of the Data Science and Computing Applications Lab School in partnership with the state.

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Dean Cody W. Edwards interacting with students at the 2025 ScienceConnect welcoming back George Mason science students to the fall semester.

Dean's Blog by Cody W. Edwards

Cody W. Edwards began serving as the College of Science's interim dean effective July 2024 and was appointed dean March 2025. 

Dean's Blog by Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm

Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm served as dean of the College of Science until June 30, 2024. 

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