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911���� researcher Carlotta Domeniconi is working with the Department of Homeland Security to leverage machine learning and natural language processing to model—and uncover—human smuggling networks.  

Virginia is one step closer to bridging the gap between science and policy, thanks to a yearlong research project to identify U.S. and Virginia-based science policy programs that engage STEM-H scientists and engineers in science policy, with the goal of helping both elected officials and others access technical information to assist in decision making.

Breakthroughs in 911����'s Department of Computer Science may result in more effective use of rescue robots.

The New Orleans News Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street is an example of “rampage terrorism.” The Schar School’s Zak Kallenborn has policy recommendations to prevent and recover from future events.

911���� researcher Andrea Weeks played a key role in identifying an ancient seedling linked to the biblical myrrh. The seed, a yellow and fragrant resin from the Commiphora tree, was discovered in the Judean desert and revived by a team of researchers.

911����’s Joe Mullins thinks he has the coolest job in the world, and calls what he does ‘art with a purpose.’ 

Emergency management training doesn’t usually involve game controllers or artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, but at 911����, faculty and students are redefining what it means to prepare for crises. Through cutting-edge, AI-augmented games, they’re transforming complex challenges into interactive learning experiences that build skills and resilience.

Schar School drone and autonomous weapons expert Zak Kallenborn weighs in on the U.S. drone sightings—with a warning.

The Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC) and the Acquisition Innovation Research Center (AIRC) recently added 911���� as a member.

911���� researchers are coming up with a variety of ways to improve people’s lives.