First-Ever Hurricane Evacuation Order Database May Hold Keys to Future Readiness
A new, comprehensive hurricane evacuation order database created by UVA researchers can help the U.S. develop more effective policies in the face of raging storms.
What Does Black Excellence Look Like?
The UVA School of Engineering and Applied Science welcomed a distinguished group of Black engineers back to Grounds for a panel discussion on excellence.
Graduating Engineer Took These Steps to a Career in Greener Energy
Want to land a job at an employer like Equinor? Engineer Reese Hertel first had to assess his interests and core beliefs. He then relied on UVA advisers to help him refine his focus.
Her Path to NASA Research and Helping South America Manage Future Droughts
Jessica Besnier is collaborating with NASA climatologists to understand historical drought conditions in South America.
Winners Circle: Oranges Offer Appealing Solution to a Toxic Problem
Kenneth Brown, this year’s 2024 UVERS winner, investigated the potential for a non-toxic solvent made from orange peels to be used in the production of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Undergrads Produce Winning Paper at ASCE Symposium
Matt Taylor, Joice Small and Claire Sharp’s paper predicting future water quality at Claytor Lake took first place in the Environmental and Water Resources Competition.
University Embarks Upon Its Plug-In Future
Emissions reductions associated with UVA’s transition to electric tools and vehicles are enormous, says Andrés Clarens, professor of civil and environmental engineering.
Photo Finish: Concrete Canoe Crew Cements Winning Ways
See photos from the spring concrete canoe racing, and learn more about the UVA Engineering student experience.
UVA To Launch Another Lab School
The School of Engineering and Applied Science is part of a UVA partnership creating a Virginia lab school at Buford Middle School focusing on infusing STEM into the curriculum.