Access to Research and Inclusive Excellence
National Conference 2024
Thank you for joining us for a transformative experience where individuals — scholars, researchers, and practitioners from higher education, K-12, community organizations, non-profits, government, foundations, and small businesses — came together to build and strengthen inclusive communities around research, innovation, and educational excellence.
The 2024 Access to Research and Inclusive Excellence (ARIE) National Conference built on the success of our inaugural 2022 conference. Participants experienced an opening reception, two keynote speakers, breakout sessions, expanded virtual options, a panel of special guests, and a networking lunch.
This conference embodies Mason’s steadfast dedication to promoting inclusivity within higher education and other fields and underscores our unwavering commitment to building a place of belonging and opportunity for all students, fulfilling our promise in education and future success.
The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After a thorough review of its policies and practices, the university confirms that it meets all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.