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VIMS to lead national program for managing derelict fishing gear

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recommended William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science as home base for a new national program focused on protecting U.S. coastal waters from derelict fishing gear.

David Malmquist, VIMS | April 21, 2023

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COVID-19 shutdown allows study of tourism’s impact on Hawaii fishes

The sudden and prolonged drop in visitors to one of the world’s most popular snorkeling spots provided scientists with a novel opportunity to study how underwater tourism impacts marine fishes.

David Malmquist, VIMS | April 13, 2023

Dan Runfola, associate professor of applied science and data science at William & Mary, in his office.

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Spring Tack Faculty Lecture to challenge our notions of AI

On May 2, William & Mary scientist Dan Runfola will show us that the future of artificial intelligence is much closer than we think.

Antonella Di Marzio | April 10, 2023

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VIMS study: Sea-level rise is double-edged sword for carbon storage

A recent study from researchers at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science uses a newly developed computer model to better understand the modes and longevity of coastal carbon storage.

David Malmquist | April 3, 2023

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Faculty on topic: Russia-Ukraine War

W&M's Jeffrey Kaplow and Samantha Custer discuss the war in Ukraine, one year after the Russian invasion began.

Staff | March 15, 2023

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U.S. sea-level report cards: 2022 once again trends toward acceleration

W&M's Virginia institute of Marine Science just released its annual Sea-Level Report Cards, which provide coastal communities around the U.S. with local projections of sea-level rise to 2050.

David Malmquist, VIMS | March 7, 2023

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Data is the new protein

New W&M research study analyzes the importance of digital resiliency in Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response.

Kristine Hojnicki, Raymond A. Mason School of Business | March 6, 2023

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W&M researcher tracks ancient Greek comic poet’s influence on modern sitcoms

Mitchell Brown, assistant professor of classical studies, is researching Menander for an upcoming monograph.

Jennifer L. Williams | February 28, 2023

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Q&A: Making sense of Russia’s suspension of nuclear arms agreement

Jeff Kaplow, assistant professor of government at W&M and the director of NukeLab at the Global Research Institute, discusses the implications of Vladimir Putin’s decision to suspend Russia’s involvement in the New START nuclear arms…

Nathan Warters | February 27, 2023

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Q&A: Prosecuting Russian war crimes in Ukraine

William & Mary Assistant Professor of Government and human rights advocate Kelebogile Zvobgo provides insight into how these offenses will be prosecuted.

Nathan Warters | February 20, 2023

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Q&A: A high-altitude balloon and its impact on US-China relations

Dennis Alcides Velazco Smith, senior lecturer of government and co-director of W&M’s Project on International Peace and Security (PIPS), joins W&M News to discuss the impact of China’s suspected intelligence gathering via balloon.

Nathan Warters | February 17, 2023

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Clues in W&M’s charter may reveal its founding as a university 330 years ago

Research by a W&M law professor and students may prove that W&M was always intended to be a university.

Kristine Hojnicki | February 8, 2023

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Light at the end of the tunnel

Based on research, the nearly mile-long tunnel is now being used as an educational tool through public tours, a field guide, videos and more that help explain the geological history of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Bill Walker | February 6, 2023

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Data revolution

W&M fuses liberal arts-style critical thinking with digital fluency.

Noah Robertson, W&M Alumni Magazine | February 3, 2023

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Study reveals salps play outsize role in damping global warming

Jelly plankton blooms can offset as much CO2 as emitted by millions of cars.

David Malmquist, VIMS | February 2, 2023

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National Science Foundation funds William & Mary research into ‘the atmosphere’s detergent’

A CAREER award from the NSF will allow Nathan Kidwell and his lab to investigate the chemistry of hydroxyl radicals.

Joseph McClain | January 30, 2023

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Q&A: Exploring the origins of contemporary Chinese dance

William & Mary professor Emily Wilcox, an expert in Chinese dance, discusses her research and talks about curating an exhibit on the topic at the Williamsburg Regional Library.

Nathan Warters | January 27, 2023

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W&M launches 5-year applied research pilot with $1M gift

The Applied Research & Innovation Initiative will advance Vision 2026 goals, promote multidisciplinary collaborations and increase experiential learning opportunities.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | January 26, 2023

Christopher Monahan; Jozef Dudek, Kostas Orginos

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Trio of theorists join $11.24 million nuclear physics collaboration group

Department of Energy funding will allow physics department to add a new faculty member and a graduate student.

Joseph McClain | January 25, 2023

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Art & science: W&M designer shares, teaches visualization skills

Adriano Marinazzo, curator of special projects at the Muscarelle Museum of Art, was named the inaugural designer in residence and adjunct lecturer in the Department of Applied Science.

Jennifer L. Williams | January 25, 2023

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Virus plus microplastics equal double whammy for fish health

Increase in disease severity has implications for fish farms, marine life, human health

David Malmquist, VIMS | January 24, 2023

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Britescope: A new laryngoscope, enhanced by artificial intelligence, with the potential to save lives

Failed emergency intubation leads to a large number of deaths in the U.S. A better laryngoscope can reduce that number. Ran Yang and her team are working on one.

Joseph McClain | January 13, 2023

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VIMS research helps clarify role of water clarity in Chesapeake Bay management

Research at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science led by Jessie Turner Ph.D. ’21 reveals that the “clarity” of a water parcel depends on the method used to measure it, and that different…

David Malmquist, VIMS | January 11, 2023