This land covers two different drainage systems and its topography is extremely diverse. It contains a lake and surrounding wetlands, woods, ravines, streams, and agricultural lands. Soon, development choices will be made that determine the future of the economy and the quality of life for the region in the next century. While some preliminary studies exist, more needs to be done to understand the environmental, social, economic, and aesthetic implications of the various development options. To that end, the Crossroads Research Program will be dedicated to a multi-disciplinary examination of the Crossroads area.
Students dedicate ten weeks to their project.
The Frances L. and Edwin K. Cummings Memorial Science Research Endowment was established in 1989. The income from this endowment is used to support summer research by students in the natural sciences and mathematics. Strong preference is given to students from groups that are underrepresented in the William and Mary student body. These research projects must last ten weeks and may be used on campus or elsewhere, in the U.S. or abroad. One scholarships was awarded in 2000.