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Empowering the conservation leaders of today and tomorrow

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Hands-on conservation biology training for undergraduates, graduates, professionals, and high school students

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School of Integrative Studies Associate Professor Elizabeth Freeman named SMSC Interim Executive Director

July 15, 2025 - We are pleased to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Freeman has been appointed interim executive director of the Smithsonian-Mason…

George Mason grad explores environmental management strategies

July 2, 2025 - For Northern Virginia native Ryan McIntyre, the path to a master’s in environmental science and policy at George…

Cody W. Edwards appointed as dean of the College of Science

April 2, 2025 - George Mason University is pleased to announce Cody W. Edwards as the new dean of the College of…

George Mason partners with the Shenandoah Valley educational institutions to launch lab school focused on data literacy

January 29, 2025 - The Virginia Board of Education approved funding for George Mason University to launch the Shenandoah Valley Rural Regional…

HU Partners with the Smithsonian Mason School of Conservation SMSC to Unlock Transformative Student Research Experiences

October 29, 2024 - Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is proud to announce the signing of a memorandum…

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