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Inquisitive Inventors is a STEM/Academic club originally founded in 2021. Initially focused on computers, we have expanded our scope substantially to all fields of STEM. Our primary mission is to promote science and encourage the academic development of members through hands-on learning/projects.

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When you join Inquisitive Inventors you get access to projects built in the club. Additionally, members can get featured on the club website. Our website serves as an academic portfolio that consists of profiles, projects, and accomplishments under the club. Members of the club will be the first to hear and access our upcoming TEDxGeorgeMasonU developments.

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The objective of this organization is to further, within its institution, the purposes and programs of AIAA (the Institute). Additionally, the student branch is established to highlight to their university and local community the value of the aerospace industry and the role played by AIAA.

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Please sign up for official AIAA membership as it is highly recommended through www.aiaa.org/membership. Cost is $30 for students.

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The objective of AISES GMU is to substantially increase the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies at George Mason University.

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Strong Academic and Professional Networks.
Career Development.
Access to Job Board Access to Members-Only Website Content.
Discounted National Conference Registration.
Eligibility to Participate in AISES Events (NAIVSEF, Leadership Summit)
Scholarship opportunities through AISES

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The Arab American Association of Engineers & Architects (AAAEA) at George Mason University strives to create a strong community of Arab engineers and help strengthen, empower, and inspire its members to achieve excellence.

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To teach members about competitive programming, to practice and compete in competitive programming competitions, and to provide a venue for passionate computer scientists to find like-minded people.

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At Beneath Skies, we craft immersive worlds and unforgettable stories that resonate with the human experience. Our mission is to tell stories that heal, inspire, and connect, reminding everyone that while we each have unique journeys, we all share the same sky. Through innovative design, heartfelt narratives, and a passion for creativity, we aim to create games that spark joy, foster understanding, and leave a lasting impact on players around the world.

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Real-World Game Development Experience:
Members will work on professional-quality games, with the opportunity to see their projects published on platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and itch.io. This hands-on experience is invaluable for building skills and gaining insight into the entire development lifecycle.

Portfolio Development:
Collaborate on polished, completed games to showcase in personal portfolios. Each project will serve as a tangible example of members’ contributions, whether in design, programming, art, or storytelling—crucial for pursuing careers in the game industry.

Exposure at Industry Events:
Members will have the chance to showcase their work at game expos and festivals such as MAGFest, PAX, and local conventions. This provides networking opportunities with industry professionals and exposure to potential fans, publishers, or collaborators.

Publishing and Marketing Knowledge:
Gain firsthand experience in publishing and marketing games, including creating promotional materials, trailers, and press releases. Learn how to navigate the business side of the gaming industry, including how to pitch to publishers and handle intellectual property.

Creative Freedom and Innovation:
Members will have a voice in shaping the direction of projects, fostering a collaborative environment that values unique ideas and experimentation.

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The Casual Games Club is just that, a space for those to enjoy gaming casually, and find others with similar interests. The scope of the club will cover any and all kinds of games, while putting a spotlight on any niche gaming interests that the members want to share. The club will also seek to accommodate those who cannot make it to campus or want to stay home by doing frequent online meetings. Overall, the goal is to help students to connect with eachother through a shared enjoyment of gaming.

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Comfy space to hang out in

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At ColorStack GMU Chapter, our mission is to cultivate an inclusive community for Black and Latinx Computer Science students at George Mason University. Committed to addressing underrepresentation, we empower members to complete their degrees and excel in technical careers. Inspired by the national organization's success, we aim to increase the number of Black and Latinx CS graduates locally, envisioning a future where they lead innovation. Through a supportive community, academic aid, and career opportunities, we aspire to make a lasting impact, ensuring every student has the chance to thrive in the world of technology.

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Access to companies annually through our national resume book, Leadership Development for members at our annual leadership conference, Apply for various scholarships and grants, and frequent summits with industry-leading tech companies.

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Competitive Cyber at Mason is established with the purpose of learning cybersecurity, previously by participating in cyber competitions including, but not limited to, Jeopardy-style Capture the Flag competitions, Attack/Defense Capture the Flag competitions, Computer Network Defense competitions, and Forensics competitions, but has since expanded to professional development with corporate partners and tech talks about cybersecurity topics.

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To provide a platform for students to enhance their computer science knowledge and skills, foster a collaborative community of learners, and inspire innovation and creativity through various projects and events. We aim to create an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and equity in computer science and related fields. Our goal is to prepare our members for their future careers by providing opportunities for professional development, networking, and experiential learning. We strive to make a positive impact on the university and the broader community by promoting computer science education and outreach initiatives.

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The purpose of the organization is to provide a platform for discussing legal challenges in tech, such as data privacy, cybersecurity laws, intellectual property, and AI ethics. We also aim to increase legal literacy and keep members up to date on cyber law principles, regulations, and current events impacting the tech industry.

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Girls Who Code is an international nonprofit dedicated to closing the gender gap in tech. To do so, Girls Who Code at GMU wish to bring more resources to those who would like to learn to code, and to create a supportive and creative community for those who align/ identify with femininity to learn more about coding and STEM in general.

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Official members of Girls Who Code at GMU will be granted access to Girls Who Code HQ which includes exclusive opportunities and contents.

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Google Developer Groups (GDG) on Campus George Mason University is a vibrant student community dedicated to learning and collaborating on Google technologies and other relevant topics. Formerly known as GDSC (Google Developer Student Clubs), we are committed to fostering a community of passionate learners who thrive on collaboration, networking, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and technologies.

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Learning & Development
- Technical Workshops & Bootcamps
- Hands-on training with Google technologies
- Expert-led sessions on cloud computing, mobile development, and AI/ML
- Access to Google Developers curriculum and learning resources
- Certification preparation support for Google Cloud, Android, and more

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- Industry Exposure
- Network with industry professionals and alumni
- Exclusive tech talks from Google engineers and local tech leaders

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- Collaborative Development
- Work on real-world projects using Google technologies
- Mentorship for technical project development

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- Peer Learning Environment
- Connect with like-minded tech enthusiasts
- Join specialized study groups and coding sessions
- Participate in peer code reviews and hackathons

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The mission of HOW is to inspire and provide students from all backgrounds and interests with a fun, engaging opportunity to learn, collaborate in teams, and build physical hardware product prototypes of innovative ideas. HOW aims to provide a platform and environment in which students can share and create hardware products and solutions to everyday issues.

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Members will be able to participate in our hardware hackathon! They will be able to create a project, receive opportunities to engage with employers, and also work on networking with other students and learning educational tips about hardware hackathons.

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To compete in rocketry competitions and advance members professionally, to benefit the student body and engineering programs as a whole.

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Participation in Avionics and/or Airframe sub-teams, rocketry resources, connections with local rocketry clubs, trips, and special interest events.

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Hypernova Solar Car Team is the largest and most prestigious student-run engineering organization at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. We design, build, test, and compete with fully solar-powered electric vehicles, which then we race in international competitions against universities from all around the globe.

The Hypernova Solar car team is currently seeking new student members from ALL types of engineering disciplines and ANY major at George Mason. There is no experience required to join!

We meet at MIX at Horizon hall from 3 to 5pm every Friday, and 4 to 6PM on Tuesdays during the school year!

We'd love for you to join our rapidly growing team. Feel free to reach out to us on social media @hypernovasolar or on our website https://www.hypernovasolar.org/

Hypernova Solar accepts members on a rolling application basis. If you would like to join the team, please fill out an application and stop by our Friday meetings!

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Volunteering technology for a better tomorrow, Innovate 4 Impact empowers communities by creating impactful software solutions, driven by a passion for learning, collaboration, and ethical innovation.

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Support the Systems & Industrial Engineering students at George Mason University by providing education, career, and networking opportunities.

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We want to create a safe environment where CS majors can share their knowledge and experiences and work together toward a common goal of acquiring an internship/job in the computational and technical fields. Some things we plan to do as a group are:
- Mass apply to internships
- Q/A with mentors/experts for Internships
- Share newsletters, info, tips, and tricks
We have a large number of students interested in this motive and also have reached out to employers who can support us in this journey.

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The mission of the Inventors and Innovations Team (IIT) is to connect like-minded students to express their interests in engineering and technology, to actively build and develop ideas that make a difference in society, to reality. The focus of IIT is to give students the chance to develop their technical skills through hands-on construction of devices. IIT gives students a real world, professional designing, engineering, developing, and marketing experiences, that they can apply towards their academics as well as career.

Past Projects: Intel NUC Home Server, Gameboy Emulator, Fire-Detecting Drone
Current Projects: Self-Balancing Robot, Furbius

Team Meetings: Every Tuesdays (5 PM - 7 PM) and Fridays (4 PM - 6PM) @ Horizon MIX - Join Discord to learn more!

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The mission of MoviesML is to create a collaborative student-run space for coding projects and independent research focused on the film industry.

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"To increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community."

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- The purpose of the organization is to provide a learning space for anyone who is interested in venture capital and learn more about startups roles as well as careers.

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- All students are welcomed to join a community that is eager to learn, to network, find opportunities local and global for any projects with a wholehearted determination of the club members.
- Students are open to opportunities and student resources that are willing to help with their personal projects, funding for startups, and their finance learning journey.
- All students are honored with a club honor certification and cord at their graduation for contribution in the club.
- The membership is open to all students and comes with no membership fee.

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The purpose of this organization is to create an environment for all students interested in Computer Science(will now be referred to as CS) and learning concepts together collectively through different outlets such as Hackathons, online courses, and team projects.

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The purpose of this organization shall be to promote professionalism, education, and involvement among student members.
Mason RobotX will cultivate and promote the values of RobotX, as stated by RoboNation Mission.

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Our mission is to develop students' programming and engineering skills through the challenge of competitive robotics. By helping younger teams and hosting events as well, we hope to build a strong community and promote George Mason. If you are interested in joining, we meet in Colgan Hall (Manassas Campus) on Fridays from 4PM. You can also join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/9UgyCRHQ6r.

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Active members will receive a paid travel and stay trip to Dallas for the World Championship their resumes will be submitted to sponsors as well.

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The mission of SoSa is to encourage students to understand that technology does not merely exist within a bubble for one's profit, but in a space of common good for everyone. We create political and civic engagement change and increased social good, while focusing on networking with other nonprofits and technology activists to help students get better nontraditional opportunities. SoSa focuses on but is not limited to semesterly campaigns for women's issues, environmental, and social justice causes.

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Members will be able to volunteer, work with community partners, network with technology and political partners, and work on creating political change with issues related to technology.

We hope students will get more civic engagement and political networking opportunities to work with partners like TechShift Alliance, Women Giving Back, and more nonprofits and technology related organizations, whilst also working on political change through letter writing and lobbying.

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SHPE empowers students to realize their fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development.

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- Opportunity to attend our National Convention, Leadership conventions, & more
- Professional Mentorship opportunities
- A support network of students & alumni in STEM
- Access to many professional opportunities
- Become a part of our SHPE family

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STEMinists was founded on the mission to foster future female leaders in STEM and to increase representation of women in STEM. The purpose of this organization is to establish an inclusive and empowering community at George Mason University that facilitates encouragement and assistance during students' academic and career pursuits. This organization serves to engage students in opportune environments that broaden their knowledge, expand their networks, and ultimately allow them to flourish professionally through education, leadership, mentorship, community service, and other resources that reinforce career readiness.

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The purpose of this organization shall be to promote professionalism, education, and involvement amongst student members and to participate in the annual Student Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) competition, hosted by RoboNation.

We hope to bring together students at Mason with an interest in unmanned aerial systems/vehicles (UAS or UAVs), also referred to as 'drones' or 'radio controlled aircraft' to educate them about the hobby and form a community of enthusiasts. We plan to host events where members can share, discuss, and fly their personal UAV projects in a recreational environment.

Members enrolled in mechanical engineering capstones (ME443/444) may be given an opportunity by the Executive Board to join the SUAS capstone team and participate in the annual design challenge for course credit.

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Members with undergraduate senior status are eligible to participate in the mechanical engineering department's annual SUAS capstone project with approval from the Executive Board.