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Environmental Science and Policy

Environmentally-focused faculty and students, representing every unit and school in the College, have put together one of the most innovative and integrative environmental programs in the nation. Our undergraduate program offers integrative courses at every level from our freshman core course (ENSP101) to multidisciplinary sophomore courses (ENSP200-249) and discussion seminars focused on global environmental topics (ENSP250); all the way through to hands-on, applied capstone seminars (ENSP440) and research experiences (ENSP490). Throughout the curriculum, we stress the importance of integrating knowledge and skills from the natural, physical, social sciences, and humanities to solve current environmental problems within ethical, economic, and politically-realistic frameworks.

To subscribe to our weekly e-announcements, which include details of environmental events and opportunities, please send your email address to the acting program Director, Randy Chambers.  Additionally, you can join our growing community online by subscribing to our Facebook group "William and Mary - Friends of the Environment".

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The Bay Game: A simulation of the Chesapeake's health

Students in William & Mary’s Watershed Dynamics class convened in the basement of Tyler and assumed the virtual roles of stakeholders —land developers, farmers, watermen, and local regulators—to simulate the challenges inherent in Chesapeake Bay management.

In praise of post-docs

William & Mary's interdisciplinary environmental program is expanding, thanks to a new post-doctoral fellowship program.

Therkelsen Takes up Environmental Postdoc

In 2010 Jes Therkelsen begins a two-year residency on campus, teaching and experimenting with how scientists can use visual communication to better publicize their work.

Matching Grant for Environmental Program

Our most recent grant supporting the Environmental Science program comes with a matching requirement. We're seeking $1.6 million in private funding earmarked for the new postdoctoral program.