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Academic programs that bring opportunity

Just outside the nation's capital, we've built connections with government agencies and industry partners working at the forefront of scientific research. Combine those with our advanced facilities for getting real-world work experience and options for tailoring your degree, and our students have more opportunity to land jobs, internships, and research collaborations that really help them stand out.

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Innovative Coral Reef Study and Student-Led Chesapeake Bay Project Showcase Commitment to Environmental Stewardship

From the vibrant coral reefs of distant tropical oceans to the vital oyster reefs of the Chesapeake Bay, George Mason University researchers and students are redefining how we protect aquatic ecosystems. By combining cutting-edge scientific research with community-driven action research, our faculty and students are advancing reef science while realizing tangible restoration results.

Students build an artificial reef with Jesse Howe, assistant director of Coastal Conservation Association Maryland, on the Science and Technology Campus. Photo by Evan Cantwell/George Mason University

Federal Employee Eligibility Fee Waiver - Graduate Applications

The College of Science is waiving application fees for eligible current or recent federal or government contracting employees, as well as owners and employees of small to mid-sized organizations impacted by recent changes in the regional workforce. To be considered, please complete the fee waiver. Note, it may take up to 72 business hours to receive a response/code. 

Graduation Fall 2019 (second version)

George Mason’s new Life Sciences and Engineering Building is stocked with potential energy for students and the region

With university classrooms and more than 30 different laboratory spaces for teaching, design, and fabrication, the building offers state-of-the-art facilities for training in disciplines like athletic training and kinesiology, microbiology, chemistry, engineering, forensic science, robotics and autonomous vehicles, and more.

Group of faculty and staff in front of new George Mason logo at the new LSEB building on SciTech

News and Events

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Sep4

ScienceConnect 2025 - Fairfax Campus

Sep 4, 2025, 12:30 - 4:30 PM

Exploratory Hall Atrium

Join us for ScienceConnect this September and get to know the Mason Science community. Start off the semester by meeting College of Science faculty, staff, and students while exploring college programs, research, and professional opportunities. Be sure to grab some food and win college swag! Register to attend.
Sep9

ScienceConnect 2025 - SciTech Campus

Sep 9, 2025, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Life Sciences and Engineering Building (LSEB), Science and Technology Campus

Join us for ScienceConnect this September and get to know the Mason Science community. Start off the semester by meeting College of Science faculty, staff, and students while exploring college programs, research, and professional opportunities. Be sure to grab some food and win college swag! Register to attend.
Sep18

Reunite! Alumni Reunion Weekend

Sep 18, 2025, 12:00 PM - Sep 20, 2025, 5:00 PM

Reconnect with your classmates at Reunite! Alumni Reunion Weekend , September 18-20. Featuring an exciting event line-up including special celebrations for milestone graduates from the classes of 1975, 2005, 2015, and 2020. There will also be new and signature events. Check out the Reunion Weekend website for the up-to-date schedule

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