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Finding Alternatives to Single-Use plastics: A Major Step for Sustainability at William & Mary
On January 1, 2022
By Grace Phillips ‘23 A huge contributor to climate change, pollution, and environmental degradation is something that many people use each day — plastics.
Finding magic in the unplanned: Highlighting traditions, culture, and adventures of the Samburu people
On October 19, 2021
By Erin Dowd ’21 In March of 2020, I was lucky enough to be accepted as a Summer Fellow through the Global Research Institute.
Identifying a “Source of Hope” While Studying Economic Outcomes of Climate Change and Intergenerational Health Issues
On October 4, 2021
By Madeline S. Helfer ’22 In the fall semester of 2019, Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics, Ranjan Shrestha, approached me with an opportunity. As
Skills of Freedom
On September 1, 2021
A year ago, I gave this assignment to students in my community engagement course: Select and practice one skill that you believe will support
Counting Carbon for Campus Sustainability
On August 30, 2021
By Zoey Mondshine ’21 Sustainability is a priority at William & Mary and greenhouse gas reporting is pivotal to future change on campus. This
Distant Discovery: Science Education Through a Screen
On August 4, 2021
By Maggie Sheridan ’22 When I applied to become a Sustainability Ambassador to William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Discovery Lab
Solar Accessibility for Low- to Moderate-Income Communities
On July 19, 2021
By Emma Rebour ’21 The Environmental Science & Policy major at William & Mary is characterized by its intersectional nature. Throughout my time at
Green Careers for a Sustainable Future
On July 6, 2021
By Amelia Lowe ’21 As the Cohen Career Center’s Sustainability Ambassador, I conduct research on current trends in green careers and interview alumni in
Looking Back on Earth Week 2021
By Claire Hutcheson ’22 Returning to campus this spring after 9 months away due to COVID-19 and a semester off, I was looking for