Wet Years Followed by Drought Turned California’s Flora Into Tinder
UVA Engineering hydrology experts say two years of plentiful rain contributed to the devastating fires in California.
Charlottesville High School Students Pair With UVA Ph.D. Students for Mentorship
Graduate students in UVA’s Link Lab mentored local high school students on projects designed to benefit society. NBC29 covered the story.
UVA Researcher’s Tool Identifies California Communities Most Vulnerable to Power Outages
Somayeh Asadi studies how communities can better prepare for outages and disasters by using a data-driven social vulnerability index.
UVA Teams Shine at ASC Construction Competition
UVA’s Cavalier Construction teams earned first and second place at the ASC competition, showcasing talent and teamwork.
Picture This: Dozens Gather for the Graduate Engineering Student Council’s Popular International Food Friday
A tradition started as a community-building project is going strong a couple of years later. UVA Engineering’s monthly International Food Friday draws dozens for dinner, laughs and fellowship.
UVA Engineering Professor Will Augment His Students’ Reality This Spring
A new UVA-created mobile augmented reality app will allow students to test the limits of their understanding about how mechanical forces affect frequently used construction components.
Advancement in 3D-Printed Concrete Promises Strength, Durability and Lower Carbon Emissions
UVA researchers have created a graphene-enhanced, 3D-printable concrete that improves strength and reduces carbon emissions by 31%, advancing sustainable construction.
New AI Model Could Make Power Grids More Reliable Amid Rising Renewable Energy Use
UVA researchers use AI to manage the growing complexity of modern power grids.
Climate Change Threatens Bridges and Roads
UVA engineers find climate change will intensify rainfall, putting pressure on waterways and threatening bridges, roads and culverts. Their models offer solutions for infrastructure adaptation.