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My Summer as a Researcher

Hi! I am Francis Cuadros Bloch, a rising senior double majoring in Economics and International Affairs. I was in the 2018-2019 International Politics cohort of WLP.

Clinic Wins First Asylum Case

WLP is very proud of Nicole Alanko, former IAC student who is working with the William & Mary Law School Immigration Clinic as an Immigrant Justice Corps Fellow. Nicole received outstanding news this week: the Clinic has won its first asylum case. Read about Nicole's work as supervising attorney for W&M law student Jess Kraus.

Reflections on a Brand-New Research Experience: Reading vs Writing History

Hello! My name is Megan Ortman (she/her) and I am a junior double majoring in Music and History.

Anna's Journey to Publish her Research

Hi! My name is Anna and I am a rising junior and former member of the SHM cohort of WLP. Back in freshman year, I began a lit review writing project as part of the WLP Intro Bio class.

Good Friends and Great Adventures

 

Creativity and Changemaking: Forging a Path in Politics Around the Hillternship

The George Washington University may not have been my first choice when I was applying to colleges, but once I committed to pursuing an undergraduate education in the nation’s capital, I was

GEIA Women's Leadership Index

Over the past few months, I've had the opportunity to continue my work on the GEIA Women's Leadership Index thanks to the WLP Humphries Fellowship.

Corcoran: NEXT

A number of WLP graduates have their work posted on the Corcoran website NEXT. This is their thesis work.

Kelsey Bartlett's research experience with the Missouri Botanical Garden

In conducting my research project on the plant genus Leavenworthia this semester, I have gained incredibly valuable experience in the reality of botanical research.

RESET: Research for Equality in Sexuality Education and Texts

Gaia Norman explains her research project, RESET: Research for Equality in Sexuality Education and Texts

Storytelling with Nell Constantinople

Nell Constantinople spoke with the IAC class about her work producing documentary films. She shared her interest in storytelling, especially working with directors who use the medium to tell deeply personal, human stories across a range of topics from spirituality, design, technology, and the criminal justice system.

WLP Reflection | Julia Felton

I loved being in the WLP, especially during an academic year as challenging as 2020-2021!

Art & Michele Carlson

Artist Michele Carlson visited the IAC cohort this semester. The following quote and student responses to her talk offer a good introduction to this inspirational artist, writer, educator, and rabble rouser. “I’m really interested in how art can intervene with our current world and help us imagine a new one.” – Michele Carlson

Meet Francis Cuadros Bloch!

Meet Francis Cuadros Bloch and learn about the impact WLP has had on her academic and personal life!

Science Communication Pannel Reflection

The students of the Science, Health, & Medicine cohort recently organized and hosted a panel on science communication, with four women who share science in a variety of ways. Drs. Cara Gormally, Virginia Schutte, Maryam Zaringhalam, and Ami Zota discussed their journeys through science and the challenges they’ve faced, and why they have come to prioritize communication. The biggest takeaway for many students was the importance of sharing information, both between scientists and with the broader community. Read some of their reflections below.