Computer Science News

- - Researchers apply new technology to identify plant pathogen strains in Virginia
    When emerging plant pathogens go undetected, they have the potential to negatively affect food industries, conservation efforts, and even human health. And, just like emerging human pathogens, such as the 2019 novel Coronavirus, emerging plant pathogens need to be diagnosed as soon as possible to prevent them from spreading.
- - Student's work in the University Libraries leads to a career in augmented reality
    During Dillon Cutaiar’s two-year paid fellowship in University Libraries at Virginia Tech, the computer science major took chances and pushed boundaries in virtual and augmented reality research.
- - Class of 2019: Computer science opens channels of creativity for Jiayi "JW" Lee
    Lee credits Virginia Tech and the Department of Computer Science for providing "unique and precious experiences" to grow into her new role as a software engineer for the Microsoft Cloud + AI Team.
- - Training machines to diagnose human injuries
    There are some injuries in the musculoskeletal system, such as small tendon tears, that the human eye cannot see. Vincent Wang, the Kevin P. Granata faculty fellow and associate professor in biomedical engineering and mechanics, is using data to train robots to detect these injuries.
- - Blocksburg Summit sets the stage for thought-provoking discourse
    Virginia Tech's inaugural Blocksburg Summit: Blockchain and Beyond set the stage for an intimate gathering of thought-provoking discourse and a chance to fuel curiosity with more than 160 in attendance in Blacksburg.
- - Growth in partnerships and startups fueled by Link, License, Launch
    In 2019, Link, License, Launch has seen 20 new intellectual property licenses, six tech start-ups, and 148 invention disclosures from the Virginia Tech community.
- - State grants to help Virginia Tech stop brain drain, enhance blockchain
    Virginia Tech received $546,800 from the Growth and Opportunity for Virginia program to spearhead two programs aimed at helping students land internships, boost the Roanoke and New River valley economies, and establish Blacksburg as a blockchain hub.
- - Virginia Tech hosts more than 80 students and faculty members at fourth HBCU-MSI Research Summit
    The summit has grown to include most of the university’s colleges and several university-level research institutes, as well as interdisciplinary graduate education programs. The Graduate School Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion organized and coordinated the event.
- - Virginia Tech formalizes commitment to boost tech talent for commonwealth
    As expected, Virginia Tech’s agreements with the state – one outlining undergraduate growth and one for graduate growth – include $167.7 million in capital funding for the Innovation Campus’s first academic building in Alexandria and $69 million in capital funding for a data and decisions building in Blacksburg.
- - Virginia Tech hosts its second World War II transcribathon to commemorate Veterans Day
    The 72-hour event — held virtually in Blacksburg and in other locations — will provide groundbreaking access to rare, uncensored comments by World War II soldiers.
- - Innovation Campus master of engineering degree in computer science now accepting applications
    The application deadlines are: Nov. 15, 2019, for spring 2020 enrollment and Feb. 1, 2020, for fall 2020 enrollment.
- - Virginia Tech hosts inaugural summit on blockchain technology
    Virginia Tech will host blockchain thought leaders from around the world for its inaugural Blocksburg Summit: Blockchain and Beyond, Nov. 10-12, at the Inn at Virginia Tech and Conference Center.

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