Physics & Astronomy
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.*
George Mason Introduces Virginia’s First MS in Quantum Science and Engineering
George Mason’s new MS in Quantum Science and Engineering opens this fall, preparing students for the emerging quantum workforce through interdisciplinary training in physics, mathematics, computer science, and engineering.
Visit Us On Campus
Fairfax Campus, Planetary Hall 203
4400 University Drive, MSN 3F3, Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-993-1280
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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.
Why the Physics and Astronomy Department?
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BLS overall employment growth from 2018 - 2028 for physicists and astronomers.
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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.
