Three UMW Earth and Environmental Science undergraduate students presented the results of their research at the Chesapeake Potomac Regional Chapter of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (CPRC SETAC) on 4/17/2023 in Easton, MD. The meeting provided these students with a unique opportunity to share their hard work and receive feedback from governmental, academic, […]
Biomedical Science senior Abigail Delapenha recently attended the American Society for Southeastern Biologists conference to present her research on “Calcium signalling in Toxoplasma gondii”. She received the prestigious Lafayette Frederick Scholarship ($1200) which is awarded to only one outstanding undergraduate student each year. Abby, who graduates UMW this May, is headed to George Washington University Medical […]
Each year, advanced students in the department of Psychological Science break into research teams to pursue a year-long project under the mentorship of a faculty member. All of these research teams present the results of their projects either on campus, or at regional and national conferences, many present at more than one venue. This spring […]
Students interested in Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Mary Washington have long taken advantage of UMW’s prime geographic location between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, and two recent interactions between UMW students and Virginia lawmakers have underscored the unique access that our students have. On Monday, March 27, 2023, U.S. Representative Abigail […]
It’s no secret our environment is in crisis. Land conservation is an environmental justice issue that affects climate change, safeguards cultural heritage, improves communities’ access to clean air, water, and recreation, and much more. Yet, despite our region’s striking diversity, few people of color work with, serve, or lead local conservation and environmental groups. Important […]
The University of Mary Washington recently introduced its new space highlighting the importance of undergraduate research and creativity at UMW, the UMW Research and Creativity Collaborative (or RCC for short). The RCC is: a physical space on the main floor of Simpson … [Read More...] about UMW opens new Research and Creativity Collaborative
This past summer, Madison Hinton (Studio Art and Computer Science '26) participated in a 6-week plein air painting program at the American College of the Mediterranean’s Institute of American Universities in Aix-en-Provence, France. She captured light and color directly from … [Read More...] about UMW student practices the art of plein air painting in France
For the past two years, UMW Physics majors have traveled to Conway, SC, for a research experience, similar to our UMW on-campus Summer Science Institute. They live on the campus of Coastal Carolina University and work in the Environmental Fluids Laboratory (EFL) co-directed by … [Read More...] about UMW Physics Students Research the Marine Atmospheric Boundary Layer
The University of Mary Washington Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59 Summer Science Institute is a program that offers UMW science majors an opportunity to participate in a summer-long, research project supervised by a faculty member. This year, 30 students in 7 STEM … [Read More...] about Summer Science 2025 Symposium Winners
In March, Brendan O'Connell ('25 Historic Preservation) delivered a presentation titled "Data Analysis and Geocoding" with Dr. Moon and Dr. Hanna at the Virginia Forum, which was held at Sweet Briar College in Amherst, VA. This presentation was the result of their work together … [Read More...] about Students and Faculty Map Historical Housing Restrictions in Fredericksburg
