Category: Professional Notes

Kisila and Students Publish Research

Dr. Ben Odhiambo Kisila (Earth and Environmental Sciences) and his former UMW research students Dr. Matthew Ricker (EES – 06), Lainey LeBlanc (EES – 14) and Kelsey Moxey (EES – 14) have their research paper, “Effects of forested floodplain soil properties on phosphorous dynamics in two Chesapeake Bay sub-watersheds, Virginia, USA” published in the peer-reviewed […]

Harris Presents Paper at Airport Culture(s) Conference in London

Associate Professor of History Steven E. Harris presented his paper, “Soviet Airports: Futuristic Gateways to the Socialist City,” at the interdisciplinary conference, “Airport Culture(s),” held at the University of London, April 28-29, 2016. Harris’ paper is based on the research and writing for his current book project, “Wings of the Motherland: Soviet and Russian Cultures […]

Gray Presents to HDI DC Chapter on Metrics

Edward Gray, systems integration and support specialist in UMW’s IT Support Services, presented “Measuring Success: An Introduction to Metrics” to the HDI Capital Area chapter meeting on Friday, April 22.  The presentation provided foundational knowledge on the topic of metrics, their definition, selection and use.  Following the presentation, there was also good discussion and networking […]

Farnsworth Receives Distinguished Communicator Award

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently received the 2016 Distinguished Communicator Award from the Virginia Association of Communication Arts and Sciences. The annual award honors outstanding efforts by scholars to bring public policy conversations before the general public.