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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.

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  • Look Ma, No Hands! Episode Eight

    We're Ready

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  • UVA Chemical Engineering Alumnus Is AIChE’s 2021 Industrial R&D Award Recipient

    Paul Mensah, a vice president at Pfizer, has received one of chemical engineering’s highest honors for leadership on products that include development and manufacturing of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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  • How Sex Differences in Musculoskeletal Structure Influence Movement, Injury and Disease

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