Bob Wise ’86 forged his path from William & Mary’s computer lab to Nvidia, the world’s leading artificial intelligence computing company.
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Protecting America’s water infrastructure starts with predicting cyberattacks
William & Mary researchers received a $170,000 award through the university's Applied Research & Innovation Initiative to develop a new approach for predicting, understanding and preparing for cyberattacks on water infrastructure.
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William & Mary receives DOE Genesis Mission award to advance AI-powered particle physics
William & Mary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics has been selected for a Phase I award through the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission.
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Harnessing ‘microbiome matchmaking’ for coastal seagrass resilience
Geoffrey Zahn, an assistant professor of applied science at William & Mary, is pioneering new methods to ensure coastal defenses survive.
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The combined power of cutting-edge research and authentic connection
2026 Plumeri Awards celebrate the achievements of W&M faculty and staff.
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W&M Racing Team, ‘Flying Fish’ win autonomous boat competition
William & Mary Racing won the 2026 Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP) autonomous division.
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W&M faculty join innovative artificial intelligence network
Two W&M faculty members have been selected for the first-of-its-kind cohort that will use expertise from across the country to drive and disseminate institutional transformation with artificial intelligence.
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Bob Wise ’86 of Nvidia to speak at W&M April 23
Wise is the inaugural speaker in the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics Class of 1975 Speaker Series.
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Reves Center announces 2026 International Student Achievement Awards
The Reves Center for International Studies at William & Mary has announced the 2026 International Student Achievement Award recipients.
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GRI announces significant investments in applied research at William & Mary
Awards will support research at the intersection of applied AI and education, as well as more than two dozen faculty doing a variety of applied research across campus.
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From education to outcomes, graduate rankings highlight W&M excellence
University’s counselor education, constitutional and criminal law programs among the top 20 in the nation.
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Poshyvanyk named Association for Computing Machinery Fellow
One of computing’s highest honors recognizes his outstanding achievement and service to the field.
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AI for social impact: From models to meaningful action for large cyber-physical systems
A new wave of AI aims to help humans make decisions in unpredictable situations in real-world applications where digital and physical systems intersect.
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‘Building Bridges:’ Graduate Research Symposium reaches across disciplines
Scholars gather to share knowledge, celebrate innovation.
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Three W&M students to bring scientific expertise to policymaking in the commonwealth
Three graduate students have been selected as 2026 Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering and Science (COVES) Policy Fellows.
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New research uncovers how microbes shape ecosystem resilience
Geoffrey Zahn, assistant professor in applied science at William & Mary, studied one of the most unique “forests” in the world.
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Books published by William & Mary faculty in 2025
A look at books published by W&M faculty in 2025.
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A quantum world
Over 100 years since the genesis of quantum physics, William & Mary scientists continue to push the boundaries of what is known.
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Two leading experiments reveal combined insights into why matter exists
Two separate experiments — the NOvA collaboration at Fermilab in Illinois and the T2K experiment in Japan — may help reveal how our universe formed.
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W&M awarded $1M DOE grant to advance AI-assisted detector design, optimization
William & Mary has received a new $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to lead the next phase of AID2E.
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Fanelli earns NSF CAREER Award for AI-driven nuclear physics research
The National Science Foundation has recognized Cristiano with a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award.
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‘A potent combination’
William & Mary prepares students for an AI-transformed world by blending technical excellence with human insight.
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Alumnus, leader in quantum computing to deliver inaugural joint colloquium
Charles Tahan ’00 will be the featured speaker for the inaugural School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics Joint Colloquium.
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The summer of cyber: W&M students gain real-world experience in cybersecurity
William & Mary students had a number of opportunities this summer to make contributions to the nation's cyber capabilities.
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Raft Debate 2025: Who will keep their spot on the raft?
The beloved W&M tradition returns Oct. 28 starting at 6 p.m. in the Sadler Center’s Commonwealth Auditorium.
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‘Here Comes the Sun’: Tack Faculty Lecture to explore the science of building a star on Earth
Physics Professor Saskia Mordijck will present the fall 2025 Tack Faculty Lecture, “Here Comes the Sun: Building a Star on Earth.”
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William & Mary launches ChatGPT Edu pilot
By integrating artificial intelligence tools, the university is positioning itself at the forefront of higher education innovation.
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New minor in artificial intelligence available for all W&M undergraduates
William & Mary has officially launched a new minor in Artificial Intelligence (AI), giving students the tools to apply AI in their respective fields.
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Bridging the digital divide
Tucker Peters ’28 launches W&M's first AI club.
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Video content: Q&A: Everything you need to know about W&M’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics
William & Mary’s first new school in 50 years launches this summer.
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