Smithsonian Institution + George Mason University

Empowering the conservation leaders of today and tomorrow

Who We Are

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

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A look around our campus
in Front Royal, Virginia (USA)

Students looking through cage bars at endangered couded leopard
Students roast marshmallows at campfire with mountain view in background
Close-up of maned wolf
Group of students sampling wood turtles beside forested creek
Handler doing maintenance inside red panda cage
Students trek through brush with view of valley in background
Smithsonian-Mason campus view
Woman points at map on student's computer screen in classroom
Students walk up path carrying telemetry equipment with mountains in background
Students gathered on patio listening to Jane Goodall lecture

What's happening at SMSC

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Camille Goblet

SMSC Awards 2018 Jacquemin Family Foundation Fellowship

May 10, 2018 - The Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC) is pleased to announce Camille Goblet has been awarded the 2018 Jacquemin…

Black Bear

SMSC Workshop: Camera Trapping Tools for Landowners

May 4, 2018 - SMSC is excited to announce the second offering of this workshop, specifically designed for local landowners looking to…

SMSC Awards ConocoPhillips Conservation Research Fellowship

May 4, 2018 - The Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC) is pleased to announce Charles Coddington has been awarded the 2018 ConocoPhillips…

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1500 Remount Road, Front Royal, VA 22630