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The Student Group is organized to serve the needs of the Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP) graduate students at George Mason University (GMU). Its purpose is to advance the understanding of the field of developmental psychology, promote the ADP program, to enhance collaboration amongst various developmental psychology laboratories, and to organize social activities.

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AFCEA provides a forum for military, government and industry communities to collaborate so that technology and strategy align with the needs of those who serve. In short, its where industry expertise meets government needs.

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The AGSA at Mason’s vision is to become a dedicated space for self-identified Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) graduate students to foster safety, community, and empowerment at George Mason University and beyond.
A platform for APIDA graduate students and alumni to lead and engage in social and political initiatives, raise consciousness, and advocate for the university to meet APIDA graduate student needs.
The leadership team will work with AGSA members to identify the annual measurable goals in accordance with the organization's vision and mission at the beginning of the Fall term.

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Bangladeshi Graduate Student Association (BD-GSA) is a student-led organization for Bangladeshi students (local and international) who are pursuing their graduate programs at the George Mason University. We provide them with a platform to participate and interact with fellow Bangladeshi community members and beyond. We will organize pick-ups and temporary accommodations for the new international graduate students who will be starting their graduate studies at Mason. BD-GSA aims to help Bangladeshi students to contribute ideas and think of new ways they may enhance campus life and their experience at Mason, also we will create opportunities, learn from hands-on experiences, meet new people, develop life-long friendships and gain skills that will help us to be ready for the future.

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The mission of CSA is to build a community for Chinese undergraduate and graduate students, espacily international students, in George Mason University. We are engaged to enrich the students’ spare time and establish the connection between Chinese students and the Mason community through online social media including video making and culture advertising. The activities of CSA will focus on social media including video making to share the experience and life in Mason and DMV area, and local activity with our friend organization in the community and other universities in DMV. Our key goal is building a localized organization formed by students with strong interest in Chinese culture and media making to bring convenience service, local guidance, and cultural activities between Chinese students and students from other countries.

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To make comments and suggestions on the constitution and the leaderboard of GMUCSA
To supervise the work of the leaderboard and the managers of GMUCSA
To participate and manage in school and external activities sponsored and co-sponsored by the GMUCSA

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The purpose of our association is promoting social, intellectual and cultural activities for Chinese students and scholars at George Mason and for other interested members of the Mason community. Our mission is acting as liaison between its members on the George Mason University campus by facilitating communication between themselves and with other groups of the Mason community. As our goals, we provide opportunities and benefits for its members by facilitating the exchange of information between China and Chinese students studying abroad and by defending the rights of its members on campus as well as in the United States.

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The mission of CGSA is to facilitate and provide academic, social, and professional support for graduate students studying Communication at George Mason.

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Better Life, Better Research.

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Keep every CS graduate student connected with Mason Community.

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The Cultural Studies Student Organizing Committee (SOC) is a student run group which includes all students in the Cultural Studies PhD program at George Mason. The SOC is committed to the goal of nurturing a lively academic and political community at George Mason University though invited speakers, panel discussions and presentations that will engage the campus community.

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Membership is restricted to PhD students in the Cultural Studies program at Mason

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The ESP-GSA is organized for the purposes of providing activities for graduate students, to foster a sense of community and increase communication within the Environmental Science and Policy department and between other departments in the College of Science.The ESP-GSA provides a unified voice for its members when expressing opinions related to the department, professional field, school, or other instances where an opinion is desired or requested. The association will also advocate issues concerning the graduate program and graduate students of the Environmental Science and Policy Department, pursuant to the desires of the ESP-GSA members.

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GABS is dedicated to promoting respectful and enriched academic relations between graduate students in the Bioengineering department, enable students to interact with professionals for more informed career choices, provide leadership opportunities to its members and a platform to communicate with different populations.

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A safe haven for Bioengineering Graduate Students to share their troubles, socialize with other graduate students and be part of a community that can provide graduate students with networking opportunities, develop their leadership and managerial skills and provide them with a platform to showcase their skills.

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Graduate Students for Public Health (GSPH) strives to connect currently enrolled graduate students with the faculty and staff of the Global and Community Health department. GSPH shall also seek to provide its members with networking, and community service opportunities as well as professional development activities.

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This organization exists to provide social, financial, and academic support to History Graduate Students at George Mason University. It will foster and support the interests and scholarship of its members and provide a forum for graduate students to discuss their concerns and find collective solutions.

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IGSA is an organization for students of Indian origin who are doing their graduate programs at Mason. We organize pickups andtemporary accommodations for the new graduate students who will be starting their graduate studies at Mason. We provide them aplatform to participate and interact with fellow Indian community members and also with various other groups at Mason. We helpnew students in all possible ways that is on a professional level and on a personal level.IGSA wishes all new graduate students a very warm welcome to the United States of America and to George Mason University.

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Our purpose is to provide career development opportunities and to create a spirit of unity among students in the program.

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The MSWSA’s vision is to create a diverse community of social workers by engaging with the Mason community to foster professional development, engage in advocacy and service, and support students in the program. Our mission is to provide a space for MSW students and alumni to create community; lead, participate in, and advocate for social justice initiatives; and enhance the social work department to meet student’s needs. The leadership team will work with MSWSA members to identify the annual measurable goals that stem from the organization's vision and mission at the beginning of the Fall term.

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The benefits of membership include:

1. Volunteer and Leadership Opportunities
2. Networking and Professional Development Opportunities
3. Peer Support

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Our Vision is to be an influential organization ensuring that African Americans and other people of color are fully engaged in shaping the global scientific community. Our Mission is to build an eminent cadre of successful diverse global leaders in STEM and advance their professional endeavors by adding value to their academic, development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers.

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In this organization, we can provide programs, training, and services that advance the professional careers of our members. There are even opportunities to attend national conferences and present research.

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The organization is established to advance collegiality, advocatefor doctoral student needs, and develop and sustain professionalrelationships among the doctoral students, faculty, and staff within the College of Education and Human Development. With this in mind, the CEHD PhD Student Organization seeks to:1. Foster informal and formal interactions, collaborations, andaccountability;2. Provide an open and inclusive forum for our membership toexpress their concerns, achievement, and ideas that prepare members for continued research, future academia, and careers in our fields;3. Promote professional development through discussions,presentations, and trainings that strengthen our scholarly endeavors;4. Share advice, resources, and experiences to assist one anotherthrough doctoral studies;5. Host social and networking events on and off campus to createcommunity6. Foster a sense of belonging and success for diverse PhD students e.g. underrepresented students according to their race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, culture, language, nationality, ability level, immigration status, gender identity, sexual orientation, expression of religion, or/and additional underrepresented backgrounds;7. Represent the collective opinions and shared interests of ourmembership to the appropriate authorities at the department, College, University level and beyond; and8. Encourage participation in activities relating to the organization and collaboration with the College of Education and Human Development, its various departments, and George Mason University.

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Rho Phi Lambda shall be an honorary, professional Parks & Recreation Fraternity whose purpose shall be to recognize, promote and encourage students of high moral character and unselfish devotion to the study, research and application of knowledge to the betterment of recreation and parks for all peoples and to recognize those persons who have made outstanding contributions to the field of recreation and parks.

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The primary mission of the RHLM is to provide Mason’s aspiring health care leaders with opportunities for the enhancement of personal, academic, and professional aspects through participation in group programs and activities.

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SPSA is a student-run group dedicated to creating community at the Schar School, representing PhD students, and providing opportunities for academic advancement through workshops, events, and learning opportunities.

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The Science Policy Network (SPN) at Mason’s mission is to: (1) Catalyze the engagement of students in policymaking by fostering an interdisciplinary science community, building skills needed for the next generation of science leaders, empowering student advocates for the role of science in society, and enabling students to conduct science diplomacy to extend the network internationally. (2) Connect early career science policy students to share resources, expertise, and stimulate collaboration within the science policy network. (3) Create opportunities for early career scientists to learn essential skills to inform and create better public policy. (4) Prepare for professional experiences and careers in science policy via professional training opportunities and by active participation in science policy advocacy on critical societal issues.

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