Whose Robot Conquered the Cardboard Course, Taking Home the Coveted Golden Duckies?
A professor’s annual classroom competition pits student programming of turtle-like robots in time trials, with penalty points added for imprecision as the ’bots maneuver through a carboard maze.
Shaping the Future: New Leaders Join UVA Engineering Board at Fall Meeting
Two ChemE Professors Named American Institute of Chemical Engineers Fellows
University of Virginia professors of chemical engineering Bill Epling and Roseanne Ford were recently elected fellows of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
Boeing Whistleblower Delivers UVA Engineering’s Inaugural ‘Moments of Strength’ Talk
Common Way To Test for Leaks in Large Language Models May Be Flawed
Large language models may need a more sophisticated way to test for potential leakiness of sensitive information.
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.
Air Power Advocate Recognized as Distinguished ROTC Alumnus
David Deptula became an influential voice in Air Force-related policy. He credits his degree in systems engineering with broadening his perspectives.
Uncovering the Mechanism for Drug Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer
University of Virginia researchers advance understanding of chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer, offering hope for new treatment strategies.
How Do You Get a Swarm To Think on the Fly? Create ‘Empathy’ With Other Robots, For One
The team devised what it believes is a new way for coordinated robot activity to respond when the unexpected happens.
UVA Engineering Professor Will Augment his Students’ Reality This Spring
A new UVA-created mobile augmented reality app will allow students to test the limits of their understanding about how mechanical forces affect frequently used construction components.