Varun Makhija (vmakhija)

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Associate Professor

Jepson Science Center Room 464
vmakhija@umw.edu
540-654-1376


Varun Makhija in the News

Good Vibrations: UMW Summer Science Institute Highlights Intense Undergrad Research

When red milkweed beetles engage in combat, they don’t just fight with their bodies – they communicate through vibrations that travel across the plant. This summer, University of Mary Washington students are investigating whether these fighting vibrations might actually prevent battles rather than provoke them, challenging assumptions about insect behavior. It’s Read more…

Good Vibrations: UMW Summer Science Institute Highlights Intense Undergrad Research

When red milkweed beetles engage in combat, they don’t just fight with their bodies – they communicate through vibrations that travel across the plant. This summer, University of Mary Washington students are investigating whether these fighting vibrations might actually prevent battles rather than provoke them, challenging assumptions about insect behavior.It’s Read more…

Makhija Recognized Nationally for Student Mentoring

The Society of Physics Students (SPS) national office has recognized Varun Makhija as a nominee for its outstanding chapter advisor award.  The Society recognizes the annual award as "the most prestigious SPS award." Of the hundreds of campus chapters nationally, less than a dozen chapter advisors receive nominee recognition yearly.  Read more…

Three Professors Receive Colleague-Chosen Awards

University of Mary Washington professors bestowed prestigious awards on three of their colleagues at the Fall 2022 Faculty Address earlier this month. Professors of English, German and physics were praised for their commitment to their fields, the art of teaching and the importance of service.Maya MathurProfessor of English Maya Mathur Read more…
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