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With research interests including biomedicine, environmental sustainability, and materials chemistry, we answer the unanswered questions. And we train our students to solve complex problems. Read more about our alumni and programs.

 

 

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Why study chemistry and biochemistry at Mason?

24

Average number of students per lab class

3

American Chemical Society (ACS) approved programs. 

5%

Bureau of Labor Statistics projected job growth for chemists.

Faculty excellence

Our faculty have won multiple teaching awards, earned national NSF and NIH grants, and maintain active interdisciplinary research collaborations. We also work with government research labs in the Washington, D.C. area and on three separate Mason campuses, including the new Potomac Science Center.  

Potomac Science Center

Dive in and experience innovative chemistry research

From Komodo Dragons, medicinal chemistry, metabolomics, nanomaterials and battery systems, Mason chemists push boundaries and solve problems that have a local and global impact. 

 

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Faculty and Staff Diversity

Our multicultural faculty and staff reflect the student population of the National Capital region, allowing the diverse members of our community to thrive.*

Diversity

Visit Us On Campus

Come learn about the chemistry and biochemistry program. 

Fairfax Campus, Planetary Hall 303
4400 University Drive, MSN 3E2, Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-993-1070

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Planetary Hall at George Mason University Fairfax campus

Chemistry and Biochemistry News & Events

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Apr 11

Calculus Olympiad 2026

Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia campus. Dewberry Hall

CALLING ALL MATH ENTHUSIASTS! Join Us for an EXCITING day of Mathematics for High School and Undergraduate students hosted by the Department of Mathematical Sciences Diversity Committee and the Center for Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence (CMAI) Register Here (Deadline April 3) *Lunch Provided - Calculus Competition with Individual and Team
Apr 11

Calculus Olympiad 2026

Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia campus. Dewberry Hall

CALLING ALL MATH ENTHUSIASTS! Join Us for an EXCITING day of Mathematics for High School and Undergraduate students hosted by the Department of Mathematical Sciences Diversity Committee and the Center for Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence (CMAI) Register Here (Deadline April 3) *Lunch Provided - Calculus Competition with Individual and Team
Apr 11

Calculus Olympiad 2026

Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia campus. Dewberry Hall

CALLING ALL MATH ENTHUSIASTS! Join Us for an EXCITING day of Mathematics for High School and Undergraduate students hosted by the Department of Mathematical Sciences Diversity Committee and the Center for Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence (CMAI) Register Here (Deadline April 3) *Lunch Provided - Calculus Competition with Individual and Team

Support our department

Mason's Chemistry and Biochemistry Department gratefully accepts donations, which can be used to provide student scholarships, specific research interests, or general College of Science needs. Click here to support our work! 

* 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.