The Environmental Science, BS provides students with rigorous training in the fundamental science of the environment and in the application of key scientific principles to the analysis of environmental processes and problems. Subsequently, the program introduces students to the development of practical responses to those problems.
GMU College of Science
May 7, 2026
George Mason University students recently visited Fairfax City Hall as part of their coursework on tackling complex societal problems. Local officials discussed policy challenges including waste management, urban forestry, flooding, budgeting pressures, and community engagement strategies.
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George Mason University has selected seven new catalyst research projects under its Grand Challenge Initiative. Five are led or co-led by scientists from its College of Science. A new quarterly exchange will further support interdisciplinary collaboration.
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George Mason University's College of Science is expanding its role as an engine of innovation in Fairfax County. Dean Cody W. Edwards highlights collaborations spanning health care research to space science education while emphasizing ongoing investments into faculty-led projects addressing major societal challenges.
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George Mason University graduate student Jose Meneses says his connection with Smithsonian programs shaped his path toward conservation science. His journey included fieldwork across multiple continents and collaborations with leading researchers. The GMU Environmental Science department supports such opportunities through fellowships and dedicated facilities.
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