Department of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University

04/23/2025

Dr. Younsung Kim, Dr. Diego Valderrama, and Courtney Jerman answered questions from students and parents who visited the ESP booth to ask about our degree programs, concentrations, and lab experiences on Mason Preview Day for admitted students on April 13, 2025.

04/23/2025

Watch our video “Earth Day” on https://vimeo.com/536119085 to see how began.
April is and April 22 is .
See the George Mason University Earth Month event calendar: https://green.gmu.edu/earth-month/

Earth MonthHome / Earth Month Happy Earth Month, Patriots! Earth Month is celebrated every April at George Mason University in support of Earth Day, which is observed on April 22. Join University Sustainability and Facilities and Campus Operations, along with many partners, for a month of fun, educa...

04/22/2025

Tomorrow is Seminar Wednesday! Free for everyone who is interested. Please join in person at 12:15-1:30pm in the Johnson Center Rm 337 Meeting Rm G. To join on Zoom, please register here: https://tinyurl.com/td7s4cat

Seminar next Wednesday 4/23
In person and on Zoom
12:15 - 1:30pm
JC Room 337, Meeting Room G
Dr. Sammie Powers will present "Stakeholder Engagement in Large Landscape Conservation: Insights from the Appalachian Trail Landscape"
Register to join on Zoom:
https://tinyurl.com/td7s4cat

04/16/2025

Congratulations to Department of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University alum Susan Howard (PhD '20) and Associate Professor in School of Integrative Studies at George Mason University on receiving the Faculty Excellence in Social Impact Award!
See all the recipients of the 2025 Presidential Awards for Faculty Excellence here:

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.

04/15/2025

Seminar next Wednesday 4/23
In person and on Zoom
12:15 - 1:30pm
JC Room 337, Meeting Room G
Dr. Sammie Powers will present "Stakeholder Engagement in Large Landscape Conservation: Insights from the Appalachian Trail Landscape"
Register to join on Zoom:
https://tinyurl.com/td7s4cat

04/15/2025

OPENING FOR ONE POST-GRADUATE FELLOW
CLOSES ON FRIDAY 4/18
2025 VASG Chesapeake Bay Commission Commonwealth Fellowship
Sponsored by Virginia Sea Grant and the Chesapeake Bay Commission
Applications Due: April 18, 2025 before 5:00 PM EST
https://vaseagrant.org/commonwealth-fellowship-chesapeake-bay-commission/

04/09/2025

Attention graduate students!

Fantastic post-doc opportunity from Virginia Sea Grant--

The 2025 Commonwealth Coastal & Marine Policy Fellowship is now open for applications!

Watch a helpful video for prospective applicants: https://youtu.be/C1SwjZ0l9kY

Sponsored by Virginia Sea Grant, the Virginia Environmental Endowment, and the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program at Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

Info & to apply:
https://vaseagrant.org/commonwealth-fellowship-home/

DEADLINE: MAY 2, 2025 BEFORE 5:00PM EST

04/09/2025

Wetland enthusiasts...
Wetland scholars...
Wetland professionals...
Save the date!

The Virginia Association of Wetland Professionals invites undergraduate and graduate students to participate in the 2025 Student Poster Session at the upcoming VAWP Spring Meeting (May 30, 2025 in Glen Allen, VA) and apply for our 2025 VAWP Student Research Scholarship.

Poster abstract submissions are due on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Scholarship applications are due on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

More info on the VAWP Student Poster Session and VAWP Student Research Scholarship: https://vawetlands.org/announcing-the-2025-student-scholarship-poster-session/

04/09/2025

APPLYING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL SOON?

The 2025 Princeton University EEB Scholars Program application is now open and will close on May 15, 2025.

The program is open to all prospective graduate students, including rising juniors and seniors, as well as international applicants. All travel and lodging costs will be covered.

Program overview, eligibility, and to apply:
https://eeb.princeton.edu/graduate/eeb-scholars-program

Direct any questions to [email protected]

04/09/2025

Hosted by the GMU Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society.

The Wildlife Student Research Symposium is on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 5:00-8:00pm.

>>>Date on the poster is wrong

04/09/2025

TODAY is a Seminar Wednesday! Please join us in person or register to join on Zoom.

Seminars take place every other Wednesday, 12:15-1:30pm, perfect for Lunch & Learn.

Our free bi-monthly HYBRID ESP Seminar Series for this semester continues next Wed. Apr. 9, 2025, 12:15-1:30pm. Please join us for
"Characterizing Environmental Change in Central America" by Dr. Laura A. Sauls which will take place in Johnson Center Rm 337 Meeting Rm G.
Register for the Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/td7s4cat

04/09/2025

ICYMI last Friday:
Did you hear about the great turtle rescue of Spring 2025?
A.E.R.O. Animal Rescue, along with faculty, staff, and student volunteers rescued a BUNCH of these big boys (and girls) from a retention pond that was drained for maintenance. (Yes, 🐢 have genders, which for many species is determined by the temperature at which the 🐢 egg is incubated.)

04/05/2025

The Rachel Carson Council National Environment Leadership Fellowship application is open until April 15th, 2025.
About the Rachel Carson Council NELF: https://tinyurl.com/rpr5h6rm
Apply for the 2025-26 NELF: https://apply.workable.com/rachel-carson-council/j/F988C1A688/
Current NELF fellows: https://tinyurl.com/2swn6jrz

04/05/2025

2025 VASG Chesapeake Bay Commission Commonwealth Fellowship, sponsored by Virginia Sea Grant and the Chesapeake Bay Commission.
Open to current students completing a graduate, professional degree or Ph.D. program, or recent graduate (within 12 months of start date) of such program.
Applications Due: April 18, 2025 before 5:00 PM EST.
https://vaseagrant.org/commonwealth-fellowship-chesapeake-bay-commission/

04/02/2025

Our free bi-monthly HYBRID ESP Seminar Series for this semester continues next Wed. Apr. 9, 2025, 12:15-1:30pm. Please join us for
"Characterizing Environmental Change in Central America" by Dr. Laura A. Sauls which will take place in Johnson Center Rm 337 Meeting Rm G.
Register for the Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/td7s4cat

03/25/2025

Please remember to join us for this week's ESP seminar.
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Time: 12:15-1:30PM
Location: Johnson Center Meeting room A (room 325) and virtually via Zoom.
THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT.
"Life in the S.L.I.M.E.: Microbes as Messengers of Organism Health & Ecosystem Function" by Dr. Jennifer Salerno.
Register to receive the Zoom link: https://gmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/7QZ4NRaYQ86Op2Rd0Dq-qw #/registration
College of Science at George Mason University
Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center

03/19/2025

Program website: https://cecil.gmu.edu/students/engaged-summer-program
Interested in learning more about the program and the application process?
Join our Student Info session TODAY March 19th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. To register for the session: https://gmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/eMPsN5IpR4mopXkjCeGMhw #/registration

03/19/2025

Department of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University assistant professor of fisheries ecology T. Reid Nelson will be giving the talk on Sunday, March 30, 2025 for the popular Metro Washington DC-area event.
Profs and Pints Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center
General info: https://www.profsandpints.com/
Tickets to this event: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/potomac-life
Facebook Events page: https://www.facebook.com/events/9567317123381374