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You’ve probably seen slimy mats of brownish green clinging to rocks in streams or on lake beds, and perhaps not given it another thought. But 911����’s Rosalina Stancheva Christova has.

This May, startups from across the globe came to Manassas, Virginia. Along with their suitcases, they brought polished presentations, new technologies, and big plans.

This April, 63 911���� students presented their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond. NCUR is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research across disciplines. This year marked 911����’s highest attendance to date, and many students were able to attend due to support from the Office of Student Creative Activities and Research (OSCAR). 

911����'s Anomadarshi Barua will present research on using AI and chaos theory to rebuild missing pieces of speech at one of the world’s leading conferences on natural language processing.

A study by Panagiota Kitsantas and colleagues reveals patterns of treatment delays for youth with cannabis use disorder.

911����-led research finds that food-based prenatal supplements improve birth weights across Africa and South Asia.

When doctoral student Rooshna Mohsin arrived at 911���� from New Jersey, she came with a clear purpose: to deepen her research in environmental and reproductive health and work alongside faculty whose scholarship aligned with her own ambitions.

As the university’s Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) enters its second year, 911���� today announced funding for seven catalyst research projects and the launch of the Grand Challenge Research Exchange—quarterly convenings for all GCI-related research to accelerate solutions to the grand challenge of our time.

Management professor Kevin Rockmann’s research concerns the often-ignored, multifaceted value of workplace relationships. In a recent executive education course at Costello College of Business, Rockmann put his findings into action, with strongly positive results for a leading company.

The Center for Peacemaking Practice at 911����’s Carter School advances conflict resolution through practitioner‑driven research, global partnerships, and hands‑on learning. CPP works locally and internationally with peacebuilders, hosts fellows and study visits, and connects real‑world experience to theory and practice—offering students direct engagement in peacebuilding, facilitation, and program design across conflict‑affected regions.

Daigo Shishika won the prestigious NSF CAREER Award for his work in robotics.

Today during a naming event in Manassas, Virginia, 911����, Prince William County, and the City of Manassas officially unveiled Nexus234 Innovation District, marking a milestone that has been decades in the making. The nearly 6,000-acre destination, named for the Route 234 corridor that runs through its heart, is Northern Virginia’s first Innovation District and positions the region as a national destination for research-driven industry.