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Institute for Advanced Computing

The Institute for Advanced Computing unites top innovators in computing technologies to integrate faculty and students into the technology ecosystem of our nation’s capital and beyond. Through research leadership, experiential learning, and strategic partnerships, we tackle real-world, human-centered challenges from industry, non-profits, and government agencies.

News

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    The spring commencement in 2024 at Lane Stadium
    More than 6,500 to be awarded degrees in commencement ceremonies , article

    The university will honor 6,741 bachelor’s degree candidates from all colleges throughout the week. This year, 3,566 graduating Hokies completed their baccalaureate degree programs with honors, having achieved cumulative GPAs of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.

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    four young students holding metals
    Virginia Tech hosts third annual K-12 Invention Virginia Expo , article

    Innovators from across the greater Washington, D.C. area gathered at Virginia Tech Academic Building One in Alexandria in April for the third annual Invention Virginia Northern Virginia Regional Expo: a showcase designed to celebrate ingenuity among K-12 students.

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    Catching concussions behind the plate
    Catching concussions behind the plate , video

    Steve Rowson, professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the director of the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, is the featured speaker at the recent Tech on Tap at Academic Building One in Alexandria. Rowson shares his research into catcher's helmets, why they may not be effective in preventing concussions, and how a new design could be more effective in keeping players safe.

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    Data center summit explores the complexities in powering the digital ecosystem
    Data center summit explores the complexities in powering the digital ecosystem , video

    Virginia Tech brought leaders in industry, academia, and government together to focus on issues around the growth of the data center ecosystem. The summit featured expert and emerging voices in conversation about the opportunities, tradeoffs, and decisions defining the future of data center infrastructure, grounded in real-world experience and cross-sector collaboration.