College of Science

Each year, academic professionals teach and conduct research abroad through the highly competitive Fulbright Scholar Program. George Mason University has a rich history of sending and hosting faculty and staff through the program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of State. This year, Frank Krueger of the College of Science, Nathalia Peixoto of the College of Engineering and Computing, and Yali Pan of the Office of International Programs and Services, received Fulbright awards.

As a doctoral student at George Mason University, Jordan Sims has spent the past several years immersed, literally and figuratively, in the underwater ecosystems of Honduras, where her research is helping solve real-world challenges in coral reef conservation.

Professor Alessandra Luchini, research faculty in the School of Systems Biology at George Mason, joins President Gregory Washington to discuss her role in developing new Lyme disease detection technology.

In partnership with Prince William County, George Mason University’s Biomedical Research Laboratory is working to prevent outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases.

For Northern Virginia native Ryan McIntyre, the path to a master’s in environmental science and policy at George Mason University began with something simple: a love for the outdoors and a family connection.

See why her professor said graduating senior Anna Garren is “one of the most sought after students I’ve ever worked with.” Spoiler: She accepted a position with defense contracting giant Leidos.

Growing up, George Mason University senior Haila Salaheddine was not a big fan of going to the dentist. “I was initially very fearful of the dentist. When I was living in Lebanon, there wasn’t really preventative care for oral hygiene,” said Salaheddine, a community health major.

A'Laura C. Hines, a physical chemistry PhD candidate at George Mason University, has been awarded the prestigious U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SMART Scholarship. The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program provides full tuition, an annual stipend, and a summer internship at a DoD facility.

George Mason University President Gregory Washington has announced the recipients of the 2025 Presidential Awards for Faculty Excellence, honoring 12 George Mason faculty members for their work on behalf of the university, students, and the broader community.

George Mason University is pleased to announce Cody W. Edwards as the new dean of the College of Science (COS), effective immediately. Edwards has served as interim dean for COS since July 2024.