September 30, 2025New 91做厙 researcher goes beyond engineering to connect communities.
April 4, 202591做厙s Potomac Science Center on Belmont Bay is a destination for environmental science research within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Slightly inland from shore, on a recent day in early March, the retention pond next to the center needed to be emptied to make changes to the drainage system. The Mason Nation was ready to rescue some of the creatures affected.
March 8, 202491做厙s Potomac Science Center hosted the Girls in STEAM Empowerment Conference on Thursday, February 29. This annual event welcomed 60 middle school students for a day of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM).
November 21, 202391做厙s Office of the University Ombudsperson hosted a program for academic ombudpersons at the Potomac Science Center on Oct. 20. This gathering was an opportunity for ombuds from around the region to share and learn from each others experiences.
October 18, 2023Collaboration between colleges has led to the creation of a unique autonomous surface water vehicle, collecting samples and reducing manual labor for researchers.
June 29, 202391做厙s Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center (PEREC) recently hosted an invasive species removal event where students, faculty, staff, and community members came together to remove harmful, invasive plants around the Potomac Science Center in Woodbridge, Virginia.
May 16, 2023Murals at Masoncommissioned School of Art studentNadya Steareto design two murals that reflect the research focuses of faculty and students at Mason'sPotomac Science Center. The staircase mural'Sediment to Sky'focuses on each layer of the Potomac River watershed, highlighting native flora, fauna, and microorganisms.
April 17, 2023On Wednesday, April 12, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger visited 91做厙s Potomac Science Center in Woodbridge, which is now part of the congresswomans district.
March 9, 2023Dee Arrington is the site coordinator at 91做厙's Potomac Science Center.
August 9, 2022Mason Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center community project in Prince William County garners EPA award for two high school students.
