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We are a leading research and education center whose members and graduates make positive contributions to science, the economy, and society.

We provide physics and astronomy students with rigorous problem-solving skills and analytical training to prepare them for STEM careers in academia, research, and industry.

Astronomy student looks through telescope in the observatory.

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Fairfax Campus, Krasnow Institute 204
4400 University Drive, MSN 2A1, Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-993-4334
 

Planetary Hall at George Mason University Fairfax Campus

Our goal is to advance knowledge and promote scientific literacy through instruction, research, and outreach.

Our faculty and students collaborate with local and national research institutions, including the Naval Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, NASA, the Jefferson Laboratory, and many others to push the boundaries of physics and astronomy research.

George Mason University student and alumna study space weather at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center

Why the Physics and Astronomy Department?

9%

BLS overall employment growth from 2018 - 2028 for physicists and astronomers.

1000+

The observatory allows over 1,000 people every year to view the cosmos and learn from experts.

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Various research centers and facilities to explore your academic and research interests. 

Mason Physicist receives NSF CAREER Award for Quantum Cryptography Research, Outreach

In spring, 2019, George Mason University College of Science assistant professor Patrick Vora received a $557,230 National Science Foundation CAREER award to create technologies that enable unbreakable encryption protected by the laws of quantum mechanics.

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Dec10

Learning Assistant Poster Session Fall 2024

Dec 10, 2024, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Exploratory Hall Atrium 

Please join us in celebrating the work of our Learning Assistants (LAs), who are working in over 40 courses across the College of Science to facilitate student learning. On Tuesday, December 10 , the LAs will be presenting posters reflecting on their teaching experiences, their students’ learning, and new instructional