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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.

Students work in Deborah Polayes Biology of Microorganisms Lab. Photo by Lathan Goumas/Office of Communications and Marketing

Congratulations to the 2024 Student Excellence Award Winners

The College of Science is pleased to recognize the following students for their achievements and accolades in the 2023-2024 academic year.

3 students smiling, wearing their caps and gowns at graduation

George Mason CDS student’s cross-country journey brings him closer to his lifelong dream

Oliver Yu, a senior majoring in Computational and Data Science (CDS), has long aspired to delve into space exploration. With a strong emphasis on practical applications and hands-on learning, he plans to expand his science and engineering background, all in pursuit of his ultimate goal—working for NASA. 

CDS graduate Oliver Yu stands in front of Mason's Observatory

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Jun11

Dissertation Defense - Samiksha A. Borkar, PhD Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Jun 11, 2024, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Program: PhD Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Date: Tuesd ay, June 11th, 2024 Time: 10:3 0 AM Place: Virtual meeting For full Thesis Defense Announcement Click Here
Jun17

2024 Mason Space Exploration Center Summer Camp

Jun 17, 2024, 9:00 AM - Jul 29, 2024, 4:00 PM

Research Hall, Fairfax Campus, George Mason University

The Mason Space Exploration Center camp will inspire the next generation to "launch" their curiosity and creativity about space. Campers will get fun and engaging hands on training in STEM activities from experts in working with programming and electronics (arduinos), generative AI tools like ChatGPT, mathematics, the physics of motion
Jun18

Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP)

Jun 18, 2024, 12:00 AM - Aug 9, 2024, 11:59 PM

For students 15+. ASSIP was established for high school and undergraduate students who are passionate about science and eager to gain practical science, technology, engineering and math experience. Selected students work one-on-one with faculty researchers at George Mason University and collaborating institutions using state-of-the-art technology to solve hypothesis-driven questions. The