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School of Systems Biology provides a research and educational environment that allows integration of the various areas of molecular and cellular biosciences from a systems perspective.

Systems biology focuses on understanding the structure and function of biological systems on multiple levels — from molecules to organisms — through data obtained using theoretical, experimental, and computational methodologies.

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Why the School of Systems Biology?

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Number of degree programs offered by SSB to graduate students.

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Average SSB Class Size

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Our PhD program was the first formal PhD program in Bioinformatics in the world

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Mar27

Motivating Students in STEM Courses

Mar 27, 2024, 9:00 - 10:15 AM

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REGISTER TO ATTEND by Monday, March 25, 2024. Do you teach a STEM course but feel that your students lack motivation? If you answered yes, you aren’t alone. Since the pandemic, professors across the country have been expressing that they have noticed a general trend in reduced student motivation. In
Apr2

Promoting Academic Integrity in STEM Classrooms

Apr 2, 2024, 10:30 - 11:45 AM

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REGISTER TO ATTEND by March 29, 2024 It seems like academic integrity has always been a concern of STEM faculty, but now with so many new technologies available to students, this topic may seem overwhelming. So, what can be done about this ever-evolving issue? In this workshop, we will discuss
Apr10

Submit an abstract: College of Science Undergraduate Research Colloquium

Apr 10, 2024, 8:30 AM - 11:59 PM

Join us for the thirteenth annual College of Science Undergraduate Research Colloquium on Monday May 6, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center . This event will be open to all Mason students, staff, and faculty. To participate, submit your titles and abstracts no later than