University of Mary Washington

University of Mary Washington

1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, 22401, VA, US

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Welcome to the University of Mary Washington, a public arts and sciences institution in Fredericksburg, Va., that attracts intellectually curious undergraduate and graduate students in search of rigorous academics. The university – located midway between Richmond, Va., and Washington, D.C. – provides a rich array of academic, research, internship, leadership, and recreational opportunities that not only train students for the real world but allow them to interact closely with faculty members.

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Zach Whalen

Zach Whalen

Associate Professor of Digital Studies

Dr. Whalen's research focuses on computer-generated literature, video games, and graphic narrative.

Electronic Literature Video Games Digital Studies Computer-Generated Literature Digital Humanities Twitter Bots

Laura Wilson

Laura Wilson

Associate Professor and Director of Safe Zone

Dr. Wilson focuses on post-trauma functioning, particularly in survivors of sexual violence and among minoritized communities.

LGBTQ+ Minority Stress Trauma Sexual Violence Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)‎

Grant  Woodwell

Grant Woodwell

Professor of Earth and Environmental Science

Professor of Earth and Environmental Science at University of Mary Washington

Nuclear Waste Disposal Petroleum Geology Seismology Earthquake

Xiaofeng Zhao

Xiaofeng Zhao

Professor

Xianofeng Zhao is an associate professor in the College of Business at the University of Mary Washington.

Business Administration Risk Management Supply Chain Management

Swati Agrawal

Swati Agrawal

Assistant Professor

Dr. Agrawal's research focuses on protozoan pathogens that cause serious diseases like African sleeping sickness and Toxoplasmosis.

Molecular Biology (CRISPR-cas9 gene editing) Microscopy (Fluorescence, Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy) Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biomolecular Visualization (PyMOL, MolStar, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality)

Emily Deering Crosby

Emily Deering Crosby

Assistant Professor of Communication

Emily Deering Crosby is a rhetorical critic of popular culture with research concentrations in feminist criticism.

Popular Culture Feminist Criticism Critical Sport Study Digital Rhetoric Women in Country Music

Surupa Gupta

Surupa Gupta

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs

Dr. Gupta is an expert on Indian politics and economics, international political economy, gender and development, and South Asian politics.

Indian Politics and Economics International Political Economy Politics of Economic Development South Asian Politics Global Economic Governance

Elizabeth Johnson-Young

Elizabeth Johnson-Young

Assistant Professor

Elizabeth Johnson-Young is an expert on health communication, especially maternal and family health, and media.

Gender and Communication Media Content Small Group Communication Public Communication Campaigns Communication Research Methods Public Speaking Health Communication Pregnancy Body Image and the Media

Varun Makhija

Varun Makhija

Assistant Professor

Varun Makhija's research focuses on the interaction of light with matter, and the ensuing motion of molecular atoms and electrons.

Chemical Physics Molecular and Optical Physics Chemistry and Physics Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics

Jared McDonald

Jared McDonald

Assistant Professor

Dr. McDonald teaches courses related to American government, political behavior, public policy, and research methodology.

Research Methodology Political Psychology American Government Public Opinion Voting and Elections

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