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I am a molecular spectroscopist joining Williams as an assistant professor of chemistry. My research involves using lasers to study and control gas-phase molecules at low temperatures, near absolute zero. I am interested in the structures of molecules that are relevant to a range of scientific endeavors, such as quantum… Continue reading »

GO News – January 2023

GO News – January 2023 Happy New Year, everyone! This is an opt-in email so please click here to be added to the mailing list. Calls for Proposals: The Montello Foundation is accepting applications for its… Continue reading »

Fast Facts for Prospective Faculty

“In the gentle light of the Berkshire hills, Williams pursues a bold ambition: to provide the finest possible liberal arts education. If the goal is immodest, it is also bracing: elevating the sights and standards of every member of the community, encouraging them to keep faith… Continue reading »

NCFDD

Williams is an Institutional Member of NCFDD, a nationally recognized, independent organization that provides online career development and mentoring resources for faculty, postdocs, and graduate students. As a member of NCFDD, our faculty can sign up for complimentary sub-accounts and gain access to expansive online… Continue reading »

Supplemental Funding Request Form

As described in the Faculty Handbook (Section II.P), faculty members at Williams are provided with annual funding allowances for allowable expenses. In addition, a number of fellowship and grant competitions provide opportunities for substantial awards, and some departments and programs have funds to support faculty… Continue reading »

Spending Policy for Faculty using College Funds

Detailed travel and business expense guidelines can be found on the controller’s office website.  Faculty members often have questions not specifically covered by those guidelines, so this page is meant to provide a supplemental overview and summary of spending policies as they apply to research and… Continue reading »