Register ASAP - Climate Change Research for Educators

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Tilly's Bionic Hands

 

After contracting meningitis as a baby, Tilly’s hands were amputated to save her life. But through state-of-the-art bionic hands controlled by her mind, Tilly has been able to live a normal life. This week, 19 years-old Tilly became the first person to get the most advanced wireless hands in the world - making her stronger than she’s ever been. She’s back in the studio to show us her new hands, alongside robotics engineer Joel Gibbard who helped create them.

Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus Academic Building One

 

Virginia Tech has opened it's new cutting-edge building in the Washington, D.C. area, Academic Building One. This state-of-the-art facility in Alexandria, Virginia, is designed to shape the future of technology and innovation. With a focus on computer science and computer engineering, this campus fosters collaboration between students, faculty, and industry partners to tackle real-world challenges. From project-based learning (PBL) to groundbreaking research in AI, quantum computing, next-gen wireless, and intelligent interfaces, this is a place where tech talent thrives. Virginia Tech builds strong partnerships with leading tech companies, government agencies, and startups, ensuring students gain hands-on experience and industry connections that drive impact. Discover how Virginia Tech is shaping the future of tech talent and research in the D.C. area. Learn more: vt.edu/innovationcampus

World's First Vertical Indoor Strawberries in Richmond

 

As school agriculture and other STEM programs increasingly experiment with indoor vertical farming, the world’s first large-scale indoor vertical farm for strawberries is set to open in Richmond, Virginia, in early 2025, providing an impressive commercial example. Using 30-foot towers, it will produces over 4 million pounds of strawberries annually on less than an acre of land. This innovative method reduces water use by 90%, land use by 97%, and eliminates the need for pesticides, showcasing a sustainable future for farming.

Invention Virginia / Invention DC Regional Expos - April 5 (UPDATED)

 Acknowledging regional educators' concerns for scheduling between seasonal holidays, Invention Virginia and Invention DC have rescheduled one week earlier on April 5, 2025.  

The deadline for registering for the online Virginia Statewide Convention remains April 21, 2025. 

Participation in a regional expo is not required to register for the state convention.

More details are available at https://inventionvirginia.net/ or by email at team@InventionVirginia.net. 

Mailing list: Click here!

Virginia Tech STEM Discovery Fair - March 1, 2025

See the newly opened Innovation Campus building while learning about great STEM education opportunities in the Northern Virginia Region.

The VT STEM Discovery Fair, which will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. 

The event will be located at Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, 3625 Potomac Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305  The Campus is a 4-minute walk from Potomac Yard Metro, and paid parking is available. 

This event is collaboratively organized by College Access Collaboratives, College of Engineering, the College of Sciences, and the Innovation Campus.

Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus Grand Opening - February 28

 Register here: 
https://www.vt.edu/innovationcampus/centerofnext/opening.html