Big ideas live here.
W&M’s Global Research Institute is a multidisciplinary hub that brings together faculty, staff, practitioners, and students to conduct applied research on pressing global issues. We generate insights on contemporary global questions while training the next generation of decision-makers and global citizens.
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In our approach, there is no single defining action or “light bulb” moment. Instead, we focus on building teams of diverse thinkers and investing in early-stage initiatives to support a pipeline of applied research.
We cooperate to innovate---our research initiatives have autonomy in setting research agendas, research design, outputs and goals. But they share an interest in working on contemporary global issues, securing funding, supporting a diverse research enterprise, and teaching through the research process. In this model, the successes of any project or lab benefit all projects and labs through sharing knowledge and resources.
The Advisory Board brings incredible experience across different sectors and disciplines, and their support enables more opportunities for students to participate in life-changing research with real-world impact.
Ideas are powerful. At the end of the day, we are here to create new knowledge that will help make the world a better place.
Don’t underestimate an undergraduate. One of W&M’s strengths is its student population. We believe there is power in teams of students working together with researchers.
We look beyond the ivory tower. Our work is applied to the world beyond W&M. We bring W&M to the world, and the world to W&M.
Diversity drives innovation. We believe that real world problems don’t respect disciplinary boundaries, and neither do we. We need a variety of approaches and backgrounds to tackle challenges.
Our whole is greater than the sum of our parts. We believe in the additive nature of work. Collaboration is essential to sustainable innovation.
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