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‘Fundamental but weird’: Through NOvA collaboration, W&M adds to the understanding of elusive neutrinos
The latest results from the international collaboration move science toward larger discoveries about the “ghost” particles of the universe.
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‘Custodians, not owners’: Blakey co-chairs commission aiming for a new ethos in anthropology
In its final report, the American Anthropological Association’s Commission for the Ethical Treatment of Human Remains recently outlined principles and recommendations for the field.
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The sun in the jar: A W&M summer school helps lead the way toward AI-powered nuclear fusion
Funded by a Department of Energy grant, the inaugural edition of the AI4Fusion summer school benefitted from the synergy between nuclear physicists and data scientists.
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What are classics for? William & Mary professor retells Shelley novel
Author Addie Tsai on the role of literature, the significance of new genres, and the importance of centering more diverse voices.
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Reducing distrust in social media is not straightforward, computer scientists warn
A study led by William & Mary computer scientists investigates users’ trust and distrust in social media platforms in relation to their anti-misinformation strategies.
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At W&M, engineering-minded physics meets neuroscience to innovate memory care
Undergraduate student team develops MindBot, a semi-autonomous countertop greenhouse expressly designed for those living with dementia.
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W&M’s Annabel Richter ’24 receives selective Gaither Fellowship
In the last five years, five William & Mary students have been selected for James C. Gaither Junior Fellowships at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
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AAAS honors W&M biologists Allison and Swaddle as lifetime fellows
Professors Lizabeth Allison and John Swaddle have been recognized for excellence in research and student education.
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STEMming from history: W&M lab uncovers global stories and fosters career skills
The Global Americas Lab at William & Mary brings together history and data fluency while documenting the making of the modern world.
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W&M, industry partnership leverages AI to support patients with chronic conditions
Combining generative AI and reinforcement learning, data scientist Haipeng Chen will help develop a next-generation digital nurse.
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W&M students combine arts and sciences to help defy gender stereotypes in STEM
Two creative projects by Lily Szalay ’24 and Shivi Royal ’27 center contributions by women to the advancement of mathematics and physics.
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Our planet is getting hotter. An ancient tuber may help feed the world.
William & Mary scientists are documenting the sustainability of taro, a cultivated crop among the most ancient in Oceania and the Pacific Islands.
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Who is (not) voting and why? A personality perspective
Xiaowen Xu, an assistant professor of psychological sciences at William & Mary, focuses on personality differences to understand political ideology and its expressions.
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Your personal data is political: W&M computer scientists find gaps in the privacy practices of campaign websites
The first large-scale analysis of its kind analyzed 2,060 House, Senate and presidential campaigns from the 2020 United States election cycle.
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From Small Hall to the universe: W&M physicists help shape long-range visions for future research
Associate Professor Jozef Dudek and Assistant Professor Christopher Monahan are among the leading scientists who developed national priorities for nuclear and particle physics.
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Broadening the path to William & Mary
Now in its fourth year, the Spring Pathway option offers waitlisted students a guaranteed route to admission in January.
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Searching for answers: W&M computer scientist and physicist address common questions about science
W&M scientists Andreas Stathopoulos and Gene Tracy reflect on two popular topics: science communication and the relationship between science and society.
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Take the 2023 William & Mary News quiz
As we prepare to welcome the new year, test your William & Mary News knowledge.
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No more cod on Cape Cod? W&M undergraduate co-PI models water-warming trends, influences industry partners
Through his work on cod spawning locations, Garrett Bellin ’25 has become the go-to GIS expert for several partners in the fisheries industry.
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Alma mater of innovation: Proposed new school positions W&M as a leader in the evolution of liberal arts and sciences
Building on existing strengths, a new school joining Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Science and Physics at William & Mary to be launched by fall 2025.
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Silencing bacteria to combat ‘superbugs’: Q&A with W&M Assistant Professor of Chemistry Izzy Taylor
The Taylor Lab research on Pseudomonas aeruginosa contributes to the fight against antimicrobial resistance, a rising public health emergency.
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Innovating research and education: W&M professor and students address issues of science and society
Professor Greg Conradi Smith’s Science and Authority course aims to nurture scientifically literate citizen leaders.
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Fall 2023 Tack Faculty Lecture to recenter Native American narratives
William & Mary anthropologist Danielle Moretti-Langholtz will give the lecture “Reconnecting Native Narratives to the Brafferton Indian School” on Nov. 14.
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Partners in data: Q&A with Vice Provost Dennis Manos
How William & Mary will benefit from a new $300+ million data facility led by longtime partner Jefferson Lab.
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Q&A: The impact of childhood bullying on adult mental health
Assistant professors Madelyn Labella and Adrian Bravo discuss how mechanisms underlying common responses to stress can increase the risk for depressive outcomes.
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Modeling social media behaviors to combat misinformation
Assistant Professor Alexander Nwala introduces BLOC, a universal language framework that helps detect malicious activity.
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Accelerating experimental nuclear physics with AI
W&M goes to the heart of the matter with two projects selected for DOE funding.
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William & Mary to lead machine learning efforts for nuclear fusion
A $5 million project selected for funding by the Department of Energy will be instrumental to accelerate a federal strategy aiming for commercial fusion energy.
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Good news for monarch butterflies?
Research co-authored by William & Mary biologists and data scientists suggests that this iconic insect may be in less danger than we think.