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UVA Engineering's faculty and students work to improve human health and create a sustainable and secure future.
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Second-Edition Textbook on Technology and Society Aspires to Make a Difference
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Construction Practice: Grad Students Learn Industry Via Alderman Library Renovation
A new graduate-level course called “Construction Practice” allows students to shadow construction team members who are working on the Alderman Library renovation.
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How Do We Make Machines Smarter than Alexa and Siri?
A UVA Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Ph.D. Student is Developing a New Type of Memory that Could Give Artificial Intelligence a Big Push Forward
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What Fossil Preparators Can Teach Us About More Inclusive Science
For the National Academies’ Issues in Science and Technology, Engineering and Society assistant professor Caitlin Wylie argues making real scientific contributions takes skill, but not necessarily a degree — so let’s use that knowledge to open doors to more people.
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Chair's Letter 2021
Our Continued Success Depends on Our Ability to Attract Outstanding People
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Civil Engineering Gave Former Fullback Skills to Succeed After Pro Career
As an engineering student, former Hoos and New York Giants fullback Charles Way learned to problem solve, skills he has put to use after his playing days as an NFL executive and in real estate.
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Is New Car Technology Distracting Us From Needed Infrastructure Changes?
A New York Times writer read associate professor of science, technology and society Peter Norton’s new book and wondered how autonomous vehicles will exacerbate car dependency.
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Test Kitchens for Solar Cells
Researchers use machine learning to tap perovskites’ potential to lower the cost of solar energy.
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UVA Earns International Bragging Rights for Driverless Racing
UVA’s fully autonomous car achieved an average speed of nearly 120 mph and a top speed of 124 mph in the historic Indy Autonomous Challenge Powered by Cisco.
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Materials Science and Engineering Building Renamed for Esteemed Professor Emeritus
In 2019, Olsen made a $25 million contribution to UVA Engineering. He dedicated his gift to Jesser.
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The Race Is On
Assistant professor Madhur Behl and his team of 11 students are competing for a $1 million prize.
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Researchers Meet to Discuss How Cybersecurity Can Combat Misinformation and Disinformation
Researchers from multiple disciplines and across the state met at UVA Engineering's Link Lab to discuss ongoing Commonwealth Cyber Initiative-funded research and build the groundwork to pursue future collaborations and large-scale projects.