The award recognizes Mayank Chugh’s research contributions and community-building work.
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W&M iGEM team continues tradition of excellence
The team competed against hundreds of groups from around the world and earned multiple honors.
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W&M researchers unravel mysteries of spiderweb ‘super fibers’
A doctoral candidate’s skill, patience and dedication resulted in a groundbreaking spider silk discovery.
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CCB’s latest osprey study continues decades of work on behalf of the species
The W&M study indicates food scarcity as a likely driver of brood failure in high salinity areas of the Chesapeake Bay.
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Not so spooky: Bats are beneficial – and they’re in trouble
A W&M visiting professor and undergraduate researchers are actively aiding bat conservation efforts.
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W&M’s Jozef Dudek named fellow of the American Physical Society
The prestigious award recognizes his contributions to nuclear and particle physics.
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W&M celebrates Himalayan University Consortium membership
The new partnership provides opportunities for collaborative, transnational climate change and conservation work in Nepal and other Himalayan countries.
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The art of asking questions: Does AI in the classroom facilitate deep learning in students?
W&M researchers conducted a semester-long study to evaluate the effectiveness of an AI assistant in a computer programming course.
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BLAST off: W&M launches passion for STEM in Virginia high school students
Ninth and tenth grade students sampled a variety of hands-on STEM activities during their four-day stay.
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Sparrows as sentinels: Health study illustrates the interconnectedness of humans and wildlife
W&M’s John Swaddle co-authored a recently published paper that accurately predicted lead levels in children by way of a wildlife sentinel species.
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13 recent graduates and alumni join W&M’s celebrated list of Fulbright recipients
The 2024-2025 awardees will receive funding to teach English, study or conduct research in locations throughout the world.
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W&M’s Colin Billings ’24 awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship
Billings, an international relations major, will receive funding to study Swahili in Tanzania.
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Dust & discovery: Will NASA astronauts unearth microbes on Mars?
A W&M professor and three undergraduate students contributed to NASA research preparations for human missions to Mars.
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Long-term lab mates selected for highly competitive Goldwater Scholarships
Two neuroscience majors join the expanding list of W&M Goldwater Scholars.
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William & Mary permafrost research enhanced by remotely sensed data
Researchers interpret satellite imagery and employ traditional field methods to increase understanding of Arctic carbon sequestration.
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Ecology detectives: Student researchers use discarded DNA to investigate aquatic mysteries
Portable eDNA sampling systems allow W&M students to collect and analyze high-quality molecular data for ecological research.
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W&M experiential courses bring biology to life and transform the student experience
Two intensive biology field courses build student self-efficacy and passion for science.
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Navigating a future studying stars: W&M student co-authors prestigious astrophysics study
The research sheds light on the behavior of young stars and its possible effects on planet formation.
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Chemistry & emotion: A match made in the brain
W&M first-year seminar course explores neurochemical origins of mood and behavior.
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W&M’s Irina Novikova named fellow of the American Physical Society
The award recognizes the excellence of her quantum physics research.
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Merry & bright: W&M researchers help enduring holiday symbols thrive
Broad species research aids in bird conservation and public awareness.
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Denys Poshyvanyk elevated to fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
He becomes the fourth current member of William & Mary’s Department of Computer Science to achieve the distinction.
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At W&M’s Institute for Integrative Conservation, student research helps tackle biodiversity challenges
IIC students collaborate with external partners in research projects designed to address conservation issues.
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A familiar face at the helm: Don Butler appointed chief of William & Mary Police
Butler has extensive experience in law enforcement, including serving with W&M Police since 2012
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W&M iGEM team wins gold and ranks in the top 10 of all undergraduate teams worldwide
The William & Mary team competed against hundreds of groups from around the world and earned multiple honors.
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W&M’s Christopher ‘Chuck’ Bailey elected president of the Geological Society of America
Bailey’s presidential address on Oct. 15 encompassed scientific research and communication themes that also describe his 27 years of teaching at W&M.
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New geothermal system at Monroe Hall sets a trend for sustainable energy across the W&M campus
Monroe Hall will be the first building on campus to utilize renewable, sustainable and cost-effective geothermal energy.