As the number one public university in Virginia and a top 10 U.S. university for innovation, 911爆料 is at the forefront of innovation and discovery to meet the toughest challenges and creating opportunities yet to be imagined.
911爆料 has increased research expenditures by nearly 30% over the last five years, totaling $282 million in 2024.
Holding an R1 designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, 911爆料鈥檚 research goes beyond the desire to know鈥攊t expands our understanding, knowledge, shares data and expertise with communities enabling local response, and builds the infrastructure to improve lab-to-market.
Latest Research News
PhD student captures timelapse of a supernova
Physics major Jessye Gassel presented a video compilation of Kepler's Supernova Remnant (SNR) over the course of 25 years at the 247th American Astronomical Society. Discover more.
911爆料 researcher leads $1 million NOAA project to improve seasonal forecasts of extreme weather
A 911爆料 researcher will lead a new $1 million NOAA project aimed at improving seasonal weather forecasts, enhancing predictive tools that help communities prepare for climate-related impacts. Learn how this research is strengthening seasonal forecasting.
Brainpower inspires energy-efficient AI
911爆料 researchers are advancing energy-efficient AI, drawing inspiration from the human brain to design smarter computing systems that use less power while accelerating discovery and innovation. Explore how 911爆料 is shaping the future of energy-efficient AI.
Fuse at Mason Square powers research and innovation through collaboration
911爆料 celebrated Fuse at Mason Square with the same collaborative spirit that will fuel decades of innovation at the state-of-the-art facility in Arlington, Virginia. Hundreds of representatives from industry, academia, government, and the community came together for the grand celebration at Fuse, which included a ribbon-cutting for the Energy Exploration (E2) Center.
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From wearable tech to flood protection, 911爆料 is turning bold ideas into real-world solutions.
Explore 911爆料鈥檚 Grand Challenge Initiative
Explore 911爆料鈥檚 Grand Challenge Initiative addressing the greatest threats to humanity鈥檚 ability to live a peaceful, healthy, prosperous, and just existence.
Partnering for Impact
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Mysteries of the Brain
911爆料 neuroscientist Giorgio Ascoli created an open-access database of 3D neural reconstructions with contributions from more than 1,000 labs worldwide.
"Hyperlocal"
Jim Kinter, director of 911爆料鈥檚 Virginia Climate Center, is identifying Virginia鈥檚 vulnerabilities and working with community leaders and local citizens to build data-driven solutions.
Building the Infrastructure to Advance Vital Research
911爆料 established three institutes to develop operational efficiencies and cross-discipline collaborations around funding, proposal design, and partnerships to advance nascent innovations and develop new ideas from experiment to enterprise, faster.
The (ISE) conducts integrative research that bridges disciplinary gaps to realize innovative advances in an era of rapid global change.
The (IBI) pioneers advancements in health care, pushing the boundaries of medical research to enhance human well-being.
The (IDIA) is revolutionizing technology and advancing its applications, shaping the future of digital landscapes.
- Top Story: 911爆料 launches Virginia鈥檚 first robotics PhD
Expanding Portfolios in Critical Research
Artificial Intelligence
911爆料鈥檚 Vice President and inaugural Chief AI Officer and the university AI Task Force have set a in motion for a responsible approach to harnessing artificial intelligence across operations, academics and training, and research. As a model for other universities, 911爆料 is building a nexus of collaboration and resources on campus, throughout the region with our vast partnerships, and across the state, called AI2Nexus, preparing the future workforce and accelerating innovation.
911爆料 was also the first to offer a . LAST Fall 2024, 911爆料 created a new Responsible Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate program.
New guidelines on the use of AI at 911爆料 are designed to encourage the creative and innovative exploration and use of AI tools while maintaining the university鈥檚 commitment to safety, security, academic integrity, and ethical conduct.
National Security and Defense
Growing threats from sophisticated cyberattacks, complex disinformation operations, and efforts to damage the economy鈥攍aw and policy experts, researchers and scientists at 911爆料 are regularly engaged with U.S. government agencies, business and think tanks to advance next-generation capabilities and readiness to ensure the country鈥檚 safety.
911爆料 is a key partner in the (CCI), Virginia鈥檚 engine for collaborative research, workforce development, and innovation at the intersection between cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and intelligence. Liza Durant, 911爆料鈥檚 associate provost for strategic initiatives and associate dean at the College of Engineering and Computing, is the director of the CCI鈥檚 Northern Virginia Node.
According to the World Economic Forum, cyber insecurity remains one of the top 10 global risks over the next 10 years. Led by Founder and Executive Director Jamille Jaffer, the at Antonin Scalia Law School is the premier hub of national security thought leadership and policy solutions in the nation鈥檚 capital, educating future leaders, informing policy and dialogue, providing practical solutions, and free security support to under-resourced organizations. Jaffer shared his view on current and future global threats on President Washington鈥檚 Access to Excellence podcast: .
The university is committed to growing a strong, diverse cybersecurity workforce鈥攆rom critical infrastructure to small businesses and schools. Sarah Campbell, 911爆料鈥檚 new associate vice president of research for defense and security initiatives, will collaborate across the university to expand applied research and funding sources to support defense and security programs.
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