Inside W&M's Groundbreaking New School
As William & Mary launches its first new school in 50 years, Dean Doug Schmidt shares how the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics will blend breakthrough research, interdisciplinary innovation and real-world readiness to prepare students for a data-driven future.
Meet the Team
The School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics is led by a distinguished team committed to shaping the future of interdisciplinary education. Together, they bring deep expertise across computer science, data science, physics and life sciences, all while staying rooted in William & Mary’s tradition of collaboration and innovation.

Eric Bradley
Chair of Applied Science

Christopher Carone
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Professor of Physics

Christopher A. Del Negro
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, Chancellor Professor of Applied Science & Neuroscience

Hayley Janak
Associate Dean for Finance & Administration

Trey Mayo
Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies

Jeff Nelson
Chair of Physics

Dan Miller Runfola
Chair of Data Science

Evgenia Smirni
Chair of Computer Science

Jessica L. Walton
Executive Assistant & Advisor to the Dean
Departments
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Applied Science
From Molecules to Materials, Organisms, and Machines.
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Computer Science
Think Logically, Lead Globally, Discover the Future.
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Data Science
Turn Data Into Decisions. And Decisions Into Change.
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Physics
Where Data, Discovery, and Dark Matter Meet.
Stay in Touch
School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics
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Contact Us
- Dean's Office: Douglas C. Schmidt, Dean
- Email: [[cdsp-dean]]
- Directory: Meet the Team
Mailing Address
School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics William & Mary P.O. Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795