A lush campus isn鈥檛 the only thing that makes Mason green. For years, the university has been a sustainability leader.
Mason has more than 125 鈥淕reen Leaf鈥 courses in over 25 academic programs. Those courses provide valuable grounding in the properties of sustainability.
Did you know Mason researchers have tracked climate change perceptions for more than a decade? The Center for Climate Change Communication is a nationwide asset, with its research cited regularly by elite media, including The New York Times. The center partners with more than 600 meteorologists to communicate the regional effects of climate change, educates voters, and more.
With no better time to prioritize a healthier planet, Mason launched its Institute for a Sustainable Earth in 2019 to put ideas and research into action. It connects Mason Nation with policymakers, businesses and organizations to address pressing challenges.
The buzz on campus doesn鈥檛 only surround the Office of Sustainability, which drives everything from Mason鈥檚 carbon neutrality plan to its Greenhouse and Gardens program. Mason has50 beehives under its care, as one of many initiatives to help earth thrive.
Mason is also training the next generation of climate scientists.