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10 Reasons to Join the Class of 2021
On March 23, 2017
Anxious: the best word to describe high school seniors who anticipate letters from universities of their dreams. April 1st: the day by which William
Over Nottoway Falls
On February 19, 2017
Another glorious February weekend, and I was off, once again, to the field with my research students. On this trip we returned to the
On the Rocks – A Day at Nottoway Falls
On October 7, 2016
In August, I described a set of cascades that form a major knickpoint on the Nottoway River in the Southside Virginia Piedmont. Last Saturday,
Teaching and Application, Forest and the Trees
On September 15, 2016
This semester is my first teaching a course. It has a focus on the application of policy tools in international relations. Each week we
Jump On Into Student Research
On August 16, 2016
One of our summer highlights is a student research “shark tank.” Students work with staff and faculty mentors to hone an original idea, which
Summer research – turning up the heat!
On July 19, 2016
I often get asked if life at a college is slower paced during the summer. Nope! If anything, it’s our busiest time of year,
You’re headed to college – now what?
On May 19, 2016
Last month I gave a presentation during W&M’s admitted student day. While it’s pushing a couple of decades, I well remember the agony and
In Defense of Being Alone
On August 18, 2015
For the next month, I’ll be studying invasive species management in Fiji on a National Geographic Young Explorers Grant. Follow along with the journey. I
Endings and Beginnings
On May 18, 2015
William & Mary’s class of 2015 has graduated. On Sunday morning the Geology department held its graduation reception, and the mood was suitably festive