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George Mason alumna turns a passion for sustainability into a career of service
July 30, 2026 - When Hannah Dabney, BA Environmental and Sustainability Studies ’23, arrived at George Mason University, she planned a career…
New Living Lab Installations at the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC) Campus
July 30, 2026 - After years of collaborative development, two new Living Lab spaces have been completed for the Residence Hall and…
Smithsonian connections helped shape this conservation scientist’s academic path
April 30, 2026 - George Mason University graduate student Jose Meneses has always been fascinated by the natural world. Like many future scientists,…
Bringing up Baby Linh Mai: George Mason alum shares a behind-the-scenes peek at the National Zoo’s new addition
April 28, 2026 - There’s a lot to do when a newborn is on the way, from doctor appointments to nursery set-up…
To Help Save Wildlife, Ecologists Learn A.I. Skills at the National Zoo’s Science Campus
March 23, 2026 - In a unique class hosted at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, early-career ecologists learned to apply emerging technologies…
