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Long-Distance Life Rafts Transported Hundreds of Species Across the Pacific, Study Led by Williams-Mystic Director Emeritus Finds
On March 11, 2011, a tsunami devastated Japan’s coast. More than six years later, marine organisms native to Japan and representing nearly 300 species are still washing up on North America’s coasts. These are some of the findings of a major study published September 29 in the journal Science and authored by a team led by … Continue reading “Long-Distance Life Rafts Transported Hundreds of Species Across the Pacific, Study Led by Williams-Mystic Director Emeritus Finds”
“Primary Research Bootcamp”: A Recent Alumna Reflects on Her Williams-Mystic Experience
by Paula Consolini, PhD, Director, Center for Learning in Action, Williams College Shanti Hossain (Williams ’19) attended Williams-Mystic for the Fall 2016 semester, during her sophomore year. One year later, as a junior pursuing a double major in Computer Science and English, she reflects on her semester at Williams-Mystic and the impact it has had … Continue reading ““Primary Research Bootcamp”: A Recent Alumna Reflects on Her Williams-Mystic Experience”
At the Center of Negotiations on National Ballast Water Regulation, a Williams-Mystic Alumna
By Katy Robinson Hall (S’84); edited by Meredith Carroll From writing children’s books to conducting scientific research, the careers people pursue after Williams-Mystic are as varied as our more than 1,700 alumni. But if there’s one thing that unites many of these careers, it’s that alumni often find themselves uniquely equipped to advocate for the ocean … Continue reading “At the Center of Negotiations on National Ballast Water Regulation, a Williams-Mystic Alumna”
Announcing the Dates for Our 40th Reunion
Update: We are now accepting registrations! Please visit www.wmreunion.org to register and explore the schedule–and don’t forget to check back often for updates from Labaree. Alumni, mark your calendars! Williams-Mystic’s 40th annual alumni weekend will take place September 15-17, 2017. We’ll be mailing and emailing invitations later this summer; we’ll also make a sign-up link available at … Continue reading “Announcing the Dates for Our 40th Reunion”
Chanteys with Spring 2017!
Whether you’re forging a hook in the shipsmithing shop or climbing the rigging of the Charles W. Morgan as part of Mystic Seaport’s demonstration squad, maritime skills are an integral part of life here in Mystic. Beyond being a one-of-a-kind break from academics, maritime skills involve students in the day-to-day workings of our Mystic Seaport campus–and give them … Continue reading “Chanteys with Spring 2017!”
From Tumbling Compost to Riding Bikes, How Williams-Mystic Students Live Sustainably
How do you make community living at Williams-Mystic more eco-friendly? Our student-led Sustainability Council has some answers in their new video, which they developed to introduce future students to sustainable living. Students drive the Sustainability Council’s initiatives, which include composting, adopting reusable grocery bags, and installing energy use monitors in Williams-Mystic offices and student housing. Sustainability … Continue reading “From Tumbling Compost to Riding Bikes, How Williams-Mystic Students Live Sustainably”
Down East with Williams-Mystic
Williams-Mystic launched a new field seminar on the Maine coast this spring, examining climate change, governance, cultural heritage and sustainability through community engagement. The week began in Augusta, where students visited the State House and met with Governor Janet Mills and other state leaders-including several Williams-Mystic alumni-who are shaping Maine’s climate policy and protecting its … Continue reading “Down East with Williams-Mystic”
Summer Reading with WM FacStaff
Summer, at least on the academic calendar, is officially here, so we surveyed Williams-Mystic faculty and staff to see what they suggest to power, rest, entertain and engage your brain over the next 100 days! Let us know what’s on your summer reading list! The Books of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious … Continue reading “Summer Reading with WM FacStaff”
What lies beneath? A visit with Rear Admiral Ben Evans S95
What lies beneath the surface? For NOAA Corps Rear Admiral Ben Evans S95 (Williams ’96), that question has defined a career—and it’s one with sweeping implications for everything from global shipping routes to coastal planning and climate resilience. This spring, Ben—Director of the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Coast Survey and yes, the … Continue reading “What lies beneath? A visit with Rear Admiral Ben Evans S95”
Fair Winds to Derek Langhauser F82, Visiting Professor of Marine Policy
A familiar face returned to the WM classroom this past year: Derek Langhauser F82, longtime Moot Court judge, served as Visiting Professor of Marine Policy for the fall and spring classes. A Maine attorney with more than 35 years of experience-including stints as chief legal counsel to two governors, special counsel to a U.S. senator, … Continue reading “Fair Winds to Derek Langhauser F82, Visiting Professor of Marine Policy”
Wendy Morton Hudson S88 invites you to Nantucket for a book and a beer!
Washashore is a term largely reserved for individuals who find their way to the Cape, and proudly claim it as their home, despite not being a native Cape Codder. For Nantucketers who, through currents and a succession of incoming and receding tides, find their way to the Faraway Island as it has become known, the … Continue reading “Wendy Morton Hudson S88 invites you to Nantucket for a book and a beer!”
Arguing Bell vs. Town of Wells, ME
A federal judge, an attorney, and a class of WM students walk into a classroom… All joking aside, S25 students argued a Moot Court case in early April before the Honorable Susan L. Carney, Senior Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Visiting Professor of Marine Policy Derek Langhauser F82. After … Continue reading “Arguing Bell vs. Town of Wells, ME”