Student Spotlight

Mason Korea students Dayeon Shin and Taeyeong Kim, mentored by Dr. Dakota McCarty, presented their undergraduate research on “sponge cities” at the prestigious 2025 AESOP annual congress in Istanbul, standing out as some of the only undergraduate presenters among global urban planning scholars.

Accessible, a student-led organization at Mason Korea, is expanding its impact by promoting inclusive environments and collaborating with assistive technology leaders like NaviLens.

Mason Korea Team Pet-tique won first place at the MK x Inspire Global Marketing Challenge for their innovative pet-friendly marketing proposal, marking a successful outcome of Mason Korea's partnership with Inspire Entertainment Resort.

A team of Mason Korea undergrads has published a peer-reviewed article in the international journal, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, showcasing an innovative, low-cost method for water quality monitoring developed through a hands-on Mason Impact research project.

Three Mason Korea students performed Korean poetry and art songs at the K-Culture Talk event in Washington, D.C., celebrating cross-cultural exchange and George Mason’s global community through the arts.

Student fellows at Mason Korea's CSPS-Korea conducted innovative field research to improve water quality in Incheon's Seunggi-cheon stream, translating their findings into actionable strategies for local environmental sustainability.

Mason Korea's IUCF hosted a two-month program aimed at empowering students to address social challenges through innovative business ideas, with first place awarded to a transportation platform designed to streamline commuting between Seoul and the campus.

Eight Mason Korea students self-publishing children's storybooks, now available on Kyobo and Amazon, as part of a graphic design course focused on social impact and real-world challenges.

Two Mason Korea sophomores, Eunchong Yim and Sujin Yang, took first place at the 7th Model African Union Assembly, earning recognition for their exceptional leadership and insights while representing Namibia.

A team of four Conflict Analysis and Resolution students excelled at the 23rd Intercollegiate Negotiation Competition in Tokyo, earning sixth place and showcasing their arbitration and negotiation prowess on a global stage.