Join Douglas C. Schmidt B.A. ’84, M.A. ’86, the inaugural dean of William & Mary’s new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, as he delivers the next Tack Faculty Lecture.
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W&M’s newest dean to lay out his vision for artificial intelligence
Doug Schmidt, the inaugural dean of W&M's new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, will deliver the spring Tack Faculty Lecture on the subject of artificial intelligence.
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Initiating innovation
ARII grants fund groundbreaking research into democracy, health care and sustainability.
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Empowering students with real-world data
How the Raymond A. Mason School of Business is shaping the future of data education.
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W&M undergrads featured in first Capitol research showcase
Six W&M students joined researchers from across Virginia for the inaugural Undergraduate Research Showcase at the Capitol.
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On her soapbox
Lori Palen ’01 turns data into action through clear communication.
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W&M designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Research
The designation, awarded by the National Security Agency, recognizes the strength of W&M’s doctoral program in computer science and interdisciplinary research collaborations across data science, law and business.
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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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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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Leaders in the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences: SCHEV approves new W&M school
W&M’s School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics brings together four high-performing programs.
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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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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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Transformative impact of 2024 Plumeri Awards celebrated
Ten leading faculty are recognized with excellence awards.
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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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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, 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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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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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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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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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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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.
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It’s rocket science: A W&M summer of hypersonic research
Through the HyperStats summer program, undergraduates and high school students worked on real aerospace problems while enhancing their statistical and computing skills.
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Is seeing believing? W&M professor collaborates on study examining social media’s impact on American democracy
How do Facebook and Instagram feeds impact political beliefs? William & Mary Government and Data Science Professor Jaime Settle helped answer that question as part of research collaboration with Meta.
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