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PRE-REGISTRATION FOR CARS IS NOW CLOSED. You  can register on site for a limited # of spots for $40. 

Join us for The Science of Cars show in Lot L at the Mason Fairfax Campus! The net proceeds of this car show will go towards the Elissa Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund to support Mason Science graduate students pursuing their passion at George Mason University.

Car enthusiasts can enter to showcase their cars and enter to be a part of the Best in Show contest. Fees increase as we get closer so register now. We also encourage a small donation of $15 or more to help support the Elissa Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund.

8/13/2023
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Lot L, George Mason University Fairfax Campus

Registration is now OPEN - $30/car! Prices will go up August 10 to $35!

We also have sponsorship opportunities and food truck registration available. See below for these opportunities.

Science of Cars 2023 is proud to support the Elissa Williams Scholarship Fund. 

Elissa H. Williams

 

Elissa Williams, BS Chemistry '08, MS Chemistry'10, PhD Chemistry '14

June 23, 1986 - September 9, 2021

 

Dr. Elissa Heather Williams was a brilliant scientist, revered friend and loved one to her community. She graduated from George Mason University with her PhD in Chemistry in 2014, providing her time and knowledge to many chemistry students by tutoring at the Chemistry Department tutoring center and helping classmates figure out their homework assignments.  Because she was so organized and hardworking, she oversaw scheduling for both the tutoring center and the testing center for several years.

An accomplished woman, Elissa worked as electronics engineer at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center supporting the development of detectors. A passionate woman in many fields, Elissa was an avid skier and hiker who drove far and wide to find the best white slopes with her beloved car, the Audi RS3. She is also an active part of the D.C.-area car community who has brightened up car meet events with her infectious laughter. Elissa’s amazing soul, spirit, and laughter will be missed by her friends and family, but we know she is driving off to the great heavens above to be the angel she always was.

The Elissa Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund, was established in 2022 within the College of Science. Gifts made to this fund provide scholarship assistance to graduate level chemistry students. Students will be awarded this scholarship on the basis of academic merit and can be in-state or out-of-state, as well as part-time or full-time students. 


Science of Cars would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this event possible. 

  • Rolling Status, Presenting Sponsor
  • BMW of Fairfax, Platinum Sponsor
  • AAA Mid-Atlantic, Gold Sponsor
  • Moda Kitchen & Bath, Gold Sponsor
  • Artin Services Inc., Silver Sponsor
  • Virginia Tire & Auto, Silver Sponsor
  • InsaneWay Motorsports, Silver Sponsor

Sponsorship Opportunities


Platinum Sponsor $1,000: ($485 in benefits)


Benefits include:
  • Prime vendor booth spot near the stage (vendor provides own tables/chairs/tent)
  • 5 car display spots in the sponsor area
  • 4 exclusive event t-shirts
  • Promotion on digital media (3 videos)
  • Promotional on-site signage/banner
  • On-site stage shoutouts every 30 minutes during the show
  • Day-of professional videography and photography

Gold Sponsor: $500 ($190 in benefits)


Benefits include:
  • Prime vendor booth spot (vendor provides own tables/chairs/tents)
  • 3 car display spots in the sponsor area
  • 2 exclusive event t-shirts
  • On-site stage shoutouts every hour during the show
  • Promotion on digital media (2 videos)

Silver Sponsor: $250 ($95 in benefits)


Benefits include:
  • Booth spot (vendor provides own tables/chairs/tents)
  • 2 exclusive car display spots
  • Promotion on digital media (1 video)

Other Opportunities


Food Truck Vendor Registration: $100


Benefits include:
  • Booth/Parking for one food truck in event exclusive area
  • Promotion on digital media
  • Additional contract will apply and vendors will need to be approved by George Mason University

*Individuals registering a car will be prompted to confirm the vehicle is insured and will sign a Assumption of Risk waiver with George Mason University.  A copy of this waiver can be found HERE.

Question?

For questions regarding The Science of Cars contact the College of Science Development team:

Lesley Irminger (lirminge@gmu.edu), Manager of Operations, Alumni and Constituent Engagement  or John Coggsdale (jcoggsda@gmu.edu), Assistant Director of Development.  If you need to reach us by phone please call 703-993-1467.

George Mason University Foundation (EIN: 54-1603842) is a 501(c)(3) organization classified as a public charity.