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The Challenge and Innovation of Underwater Search and Rescue
Rescue divers still sometimes rely on rope signals to communicate with their surface guides. This expert diver — and UVA systems engineering Ph.D. student — has a better way.
Read NowAdvancement in 3D-Printed Concrete Promises Strength, Durability and Lower Carbon Emissions
UVA researchers have created a graphene-enhanced, 3D-printable concrete that improves strength and reduces carbon emissions by 31%, advancing sustainable construction.
Read NowNew AI Model Could Make Power Grids More Reliable Amid Rising Renewable Energy Use
UVA researchers use AI to manage the growing complexity of modern power grids.
Read NowClimate Change Threatens Bridges and Roads
UVA engineers find climate change will intensify rainfall, putting pressure on waterways and threatening bridges, roads and culverts. Their models offer solutions for infrastructure adaptation.
Read NowPredicting Norfolk Street Flooding in Seconds: UVA Professor Jon Goodall's Machine Learning Advancements
AI-powered models offer faster, real-time flood forecasts for Hampton Roads.
Read NowTrust is Not the Answer: Rethinking Human-Machine Interaction for Ethical Engineering
Matthew Bolton argues that relying on trust in AI can mislead users, advocating instead for transparency, reliability and ethical design.
UVA Researchers Pioneer AI-Driven Manufacturing Efficiency
Cindy Chang and her team have created a more efficient way to optimize manufacturing systems, improving speed and quality while reducing waste.
Read NowPodcast: Madhur Behl on CAVCAR’s Record-Breaking Victory and Beyond
Hoos in STEM podcast host Ken Ono asks Cavalier Autonomous Racing’s Madhur Behl and Amar Kulkarni what’s next after becoming the first American team to win the Indy Autonomous Challenge.
Read NowWhy Gulf Hurricanes Threaten Virginia, Southeast
Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida, but has impacted thousand outside of the state. A UVA Engineering expert explains how and why this happens.