Phase 1 Faculty Proposals

A Collaborative for Biologically-Inspired Engineering, Art, Materials & Design (BEAM&D)

AI Literacy: Reading and Writing with Large Language Models

Public talks with humanists, workshops, and networking about predictive models derived from enormous data sets of user-generated content that are transforming reading, writing, and literacy. Elizabeth Losh, Duane A. and Virginia S. Dittman Professor of English & American Studies

Concentration in Human-Centered Computing

A new concentration in human-centered computing will broaden the concept of data and computing and link W&M's strengths in humanities with computing. Yifan Sun, Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Critical Digital Heritage Laboratory

The Critical Digital Heritage Laboratory will engage faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students to integrate interdisciplinary data evidencing long-term dwelling of Indigenous peoples in eastern Canada. Michelle Lelievre, Associate Professor of American Studies & Anthropology

Data-Driven Decision Intelligence for Social Good

The initiative aims at advancing William & Mary's student and faculty ability to use the power of data and computational methods to better benefit society and nature. Haipeng Chen, Assistant Professor of Data Science

Data-Intensive Biosciences (DIBS): Computation, Research, Internships & Curriculum

Invest in faculty-student research, internships, and educational innovation in data-intensive biosciences to enhance careers and W&M's visibility as a hub for interdisciplinary science. Greg Conradi Smith, Professor of Applied Sciences

The Integrative Conservation Clinic

Interdisciplinary Minor in Data Visualization

Data is the currency of the modern university. This interdisciplinary minor provides students practical skills to communicate complex information through a variety of visual means. Michael Gaynes, Lecturer of Art

LandRise: An Innovative Geospatial Decision Support Tool for U.S. Land Trusts

An innovative geospatial decision-support tool designed to help U.S. land trust organizations expand private conservation lands to meet their conservation goals. Graham Henshaw, Executive Director of Entrepreneurship Center & Clinical Associate Professor; and Robert Rose, Executive Director Institute for Integrative Conservation

Minor in Creative Problem-Solving (CPS)

An interdisciplinary minor engaged in identifying important problems and opportunities, with a focus on ambiguity tolerance, adaptability, iterative learning, and flexible methods of discovery. Matthew Allar, Associate Professor of Theatre/Scenographer & James Olver, Associate Professor of Business

Supporting Students Enrolled in Service-level Statistics Courses

Provide customized support to students enrolled in service-level statistics courses in order to advance the data initiative of Vision 2026. Harsimran Somal, Lecturer of Mathematics

Transforming Youth Mental Health Through Evidence-Based Assessment

Youth mental health is in crisis. Yet we don't know how providers use assessment to deliver treatment. We propose a national survey to find out.  Elizabeth Talbott, Professor and Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Development  

Conservation Catalyst: Leadership Development Program for Conservation Professionals

The Conservation Catalyst will strengthen and develop the leadership capacity of emerging conservation professionals and build a cohort of integrative conservation leaders in their regions. Robert Rose,  Executive Director, Institute for Integrative Conservation

Nepal Water Initiative: Conservation Strategies to Address Climate and Other Anthropogenic Threats to Water Resources in Nepal

A multidisciplinary effort across Arts & Sciences, the Global Research Institute, the Institute for Integrative Conservation, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and Nepalese academic institutions. Mary C. Fabrizio, Professor and Department Chair, Fisheries Science

OCEANUS

An AR-immersive, electro-acoustic edutainment experience that celebrates the goals of the United Nations High Seas Treaty. Sophia Serghi, Professor of Theory & Composition, Music Department

Cultural Democracy Incubator

Brings collaborative cross-disciplinary artistic research into ongoing practice ,leading to public presentations and building an environment of curiosity, daring, creativity, and inclusion. Joan Gavaler, Professor of Dance & Director of Dance Production

Democratizing Performance Creation Through Technology

This project will provide a toolkit for experimental collaboration, sharing, and feedback opportunities for students and audience immersion experiences. Joan Gavaler, Professor of Dance and Director of Dance Production 

The Lemon Project Genealogy Certificate Program 

Offer African American genealogy training courses as part of the university’s efforts toward reconciliation and healing. Jajuan Johnson, Postdoctoral Research Associate, The Lemon Project; & Sarah E. Thomas, Associate Director of The Lemon Project

Revolutionary Bridges

Integrative Conservation Certificate Programs

The Institute for Integrative Conservation will deliver an online certificate program that helps philanthropists, NGO board members, and C-suite executives from corporations become informed and engaged champions of conservation action. John Swaddle, Faculty Director of the Institute for Integrative Conservation & Professor of Biology

Interdisciplinary William & Mary Archaeology Program

An interdisciplinary undergraduate program in archaeology would transcend disciplinary boundaries, expand W&M’s reach, educate for impact, and allow W&M to evolve to excel. Martin Gallivan, Professor & Department Chair, Archaeology

Making Waves: The Business of Water and Hospitality

Sail into job-water synergy with a cruise ship escapade, blending hands-on global business insights, hospitality acumen, cultural engagement, and an unforgettable "study-away" experience. Phillip Wagner, Clinical Associate Professor of Business

Mentoring for Careers in Physics

Will empower women and gender minorities through tailored mentorship, bridging the gender gap and fostering an equitable future in STEM. Its scalable, successful model benefits students, universities, and organizations alike. Chris Monahan, Assistant Professor of Physics & Ran Yang, Lecturer of Physics

New History of the Book: Library & Information Science Pathway

Creates a collaborative track to prepare students interested in library and/or archival careers to gain admission to degree programs and careers in Library & Information Science. Suzanne C. Hagedorn, Associate Professor & Undergraduate Program Director, English

Toward Careers in the Arts: Minor in Integrated, Applied Arts

Building on a new era of the Arts at William & Mary, this minor ‘Transcends Boundaries and Changes the World’ in the Vision 2026 area of Careers. Anne Rasmussen, Professor of Music/Ethnomusicology & Bickers Professor of Middle Eastern Studies