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Science Technology and Society Professor Calls Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Big, Not Transformational
Read NowPeter Norton, a historian in the Department of Engineering and Society, told the Associated Press the $1 trillion infrastructure bill is more of the same.
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Grad Students Learn Construction Industry on Site of Alderman Library Renovation
Read NowParticipants in a new civil engineering course, Construction Practice, shadow team members to see firsthand the collaboration it takes to manage a large building project.
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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
Read NowA 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?
Read NowA 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
Read NowFor 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
Read NowOur 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
Read NowAs 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?
Read NowA 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
Read NowResearchers 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
Read NowUVA’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
Read NowIn 2019, Olsen made a $25 million contribution to UVA Engineering. He dedicated his gift to Jesser.