
Researchers Put Finger on Why Men and Women Feel Touch Differently
With new experimental techniques, University of Virginia engineers identified what gives us a great sense of touch, which could make modern technologies a touch better.

Systems Engineering Grad Student Is U.S. Intercollegiate Polo Player of the Year
Systems engineering master’s student Lea Jih-Vieira helped UVA ride to a national championship in polo in addition to being named the nation’s top female collegiate player.

‘Digital Twins’ Give Olympic Swimmers a Boost
In Scientific American, systems engineering and computer science alumni explain how a swimmer’s digital twin can take performance to record-breaking levels.

Immersing in Dubai’s Technological and Cultural Innovations
UVA engineering students gained intercultural and professional skills in Dubai through hands-on projects, corporate interactions and cultural experiences, preparing them for global careers.

AI Researcher Talks About What We Can Learn by Racing Autonomous Cars
UVA Engineering’s Madhur Behl, an expert in artificial intelligence for safe autonomous driving, joined the Darden School’s “Good Disruption” podcast to discuss the state of driverless car technology.

How Science, Math and Tech Can Propel Swimmers to New Heights
Engineering and computer science student researchers contribute to a highly read paper on how biomechanical data can make swimmers go from competitive to elite.

Full Power: The Inspiring Life of Kitty O'Brien Joyner
This is the story of the first female engineer at NASA, who was also the first woman to graduate from the UVA School of Engineering.

Jefferson Scholars Foundation Names Class of 2028 Scholarship Recipients, Ph.D. Fellows
Six incoming UVA Engineering undergraduates and three Ph.D. students merit funding from the Jefferson Scholars Foundation to launch their UVA careers and futures as leaders and citizens.

Are You Curious? Alum Says It Will Serve You Well in the Coming AI Storm
Curiosity may have killed the cat, but a systems engineering alum at NASA says it can also save us.