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UPCOMING OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION EVENTS
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General ItemWhole Health Consortium's Fall 2024 Virtual Kick-Off Meeting
Sept. 4 | 4 p.m.
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General ItemResearch Development Series: National Institutes of Health R01 Overview
Sep. 5 | 9:30-10:30 a.m.
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GRANTS AND AWARDS HIGHLIGHT
Advances in Unconventional Marine Vehicle Systems
Principal Investigator:
Daniel J. Stilwell
Professor
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
College of Engineering
Total Anticipated:
$2,339,119
Sponsor:
Office of Naval Research
Mapping the Human Metabolome Using Synthesis and Mass Spectrometry
Principal Investigator:
Emily C. Gentry
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry
College of Science
Total Anticipated:
$1,946,463
Sponsor:
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of General Medical Sciences
SOLVING CHALLENGES EMERGING IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD
The university has invested in major research initiatives, bringing together diverse expertise that transcends traditional discipline boundaries. In partnership with industry, government, and foundations, these focus areas address emerging challenges and opportunities that seek to improve the human condition and create a better world for all.
These strategically focused areas are Virginia Tech Research Frontiers.
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The Artificial Intelligence Frontier
Harnessing artificial intelligence for intelligence augmentation
Building on expertise in artificial intelligence and data science, systems engineering, neuroscience, human factors, robotics, immersive visualization, and education, among others, to accelerate human-technology partnerships toward seamless augmentation, ethically and sustainably.
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The Health Frontier
Leading one health to achieve whole health
Changing the focus on disease and symptoms to one of whole health, integrating intersections of animal, environment, and human health and building in communities and systems to empower multifaceted well-being.
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The Security Frontier
Innovating for secure and resilient communities
Ensuring communities are prepared to face global threats, from climate change to cybersecurity to national defense through advances in preparation, defense, mitigation, and recovery.
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The Quantum Frontier
Advancing the quantum leap
Using an unparalleled transdisciplinary focus to accelerate the integration of quantum technologies across society, realizing unprecedented computing and communication capabilities and restructuring our social framework.
STRENGTHENING THE U.S. SEMICONDUCTOR ECOSYSTEM
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VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH EXPERTS IN THE MEDIA
CNN - Earth’s magnetic field almost collapsed 591 million years ago. It may have allowed complex life to thrive - Traditionally, the rise in oxygen during this time has been attributed to photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria, which produced oxygen, allowing it to build up in the water steadily over time, explained study coauthor Shuhai Xiao, a professor of geobiology at Virginia Tech.
NBC News - AI image misinformation has surged, Google researchers find - Cayce Myers, a public relations professor and graduate studies director at Virginia Tech’s School of Communication, said context manipulations can be even harder to detect than AI-generated images because they already look authentic. “In that sense, that’s a much more insidious problem,” Myers, who reviewed the recent findings prior to being interviewed, said.
Fox Business - Why AI Accuracy is Crucial for Road Safety - Fortunately, research institutions are beginning to conduct benchmarking studies to help companies choose providers that can back up their claims. For example, studies by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and Strategy Analytics show that the Motive AI Dashcam successfully alerts drivers and managers to unsafe driving behavior 3-4x more than competitors.
Associated Press - Ship that struck Baltimore bridge had 4 blackouts before disaster. Here’s what we know - Stefano Brizzolara, a professor of ocean engineering at Virginia Tech, pointed out that the crew switched to a configuration that hadn’t been used for several months, describing it as like putting on a pair of shoes that you haven’t worn in a long time that have become “hard and stiff.” “Every time you switch to electrical components that are not normally used, the risk of failure increases a little bit,” he said.
Business Insider - The best senior dog food in 2024, with advice from veterinarians - Wet dog food has a higher moisture content, typically 75% to 78%, whereas dry dog food contains only about 10% to 12% moisture. This is a perk for pups prone to dehydration or ones with reduced kidney function, which is common in older dogs, says Dr. Mark Freeman, a veterinarian and assistant professor of community practice at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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RESEARCH CAMPUS NOTICES
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General ItemUniversity Libraries' long-term technology lending available for fall 2024 Date: Aug 27, 2024
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General ItemParticipants needed for a touch-related perception study Date: Aug 27, 2024