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From Scotland Street to the World: Student researchers reflect on Fall 2021 events
On January 19, 2022
By Caroline Mahoney ’22 In the midst of changing circumstances due to the pandemic, GRI aimed to maintain high-quality research and learning experiences for
Turning the page into a new chapter: From dissertation to book
On January 5, 2022
By Alexandra Byrne ’23 In an effort to hone her book’s argument, organization, and style before it goes to publishers for review, Assistant Professor
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
TUFF Cookies: Students aim for policy impact through hard-hitting research, part two
On September 29, 2021
By Kyra Solomon, Brad Parks, Soren Patterson This blog was re-posted from The First Tranche. View the original post. The result of more than 100
TUFF Cookies: Students aim for policy impact through hard-hitting research, part one
On September 29, 2021
By Kyra Solomon, Brad Parks, Soren Patterson This blog was re-posted from The First Tranche. View the original post. Over the last two decades, China
Diving Deep: A Fresh Look at Internships & Fellowship Opportunities
On August 23, 2021
By Colleen Norton ’21 In the summer of 2020, the murder of George Floyd sparked demonstrations across the U.S. in support of the countless
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