Research & Scholarship Long-term lab mates selected for highly competitive Goldwater Scholarships Two neuroscience majors join the expanding list of W&M Goldwater Scholars. April 12, 2024
Research & Scholarship 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. April 3, 2024
Research & Scholarship 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. March 21, 2024
Research & Scholarship 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. March 8, 2024
Research & Scholarship 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. February 21, 2024
Research & Scholarship Chemistry & emotion: A match made in the brain W&M first-year seminar course explores neurochemical origins of mood and behavior. February 12, 2024
Excellence W&M’s Irina Novikova named fellow of the American Physical Society The award recognizes the excellence of her quantum physics research. January 17, 2024
contains gallery Research & Scholarship Merry & bright: W&M researchers help enduring holiday symbols thrive Broad species research aids in bird conservation and public awareness. December 19, 2023
Excellence 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. December 13, 2023
Research & Scholarship 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. November 30, 2023
University News 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 November 10, 2023
Research & Scholarship 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. November 8, 2023
Excellence 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. October 25, 2023
University News 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. October 11, 2023