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From bioengineering to big bands, these summer programs are teaching all ages that 911����'s Grand Challenge Initiative solution of "improving human health, well-being, and preparedness" is about more than numbers in a medical chart.

Newly patented AI technology helps get bruise detection tools into the hands of clinicians, law enforcement, and researchers

911���� computer science professor Keren Zhou has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a prestigious Genesis Award, an initiative designed to accelerate scientific discovery through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing.

SonoVanta™, a patent-pending contrast agent that improves the precision of cancer margin imaging, is the second technology from 911���� to be licensed through the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation’s (VIPC) Lab-to-Launch (L2L) Program, which accelerates the commercialization of promising research breakthroughs emerging from Virginia’s universities.

911���� researchers are working with an innovative, electricity-free drinking water treatment system in Puerto Rico that could help small rural communities gain reliable access to safe water.

Computer Science Assistant Professor Ziyu Yao received an NSF CAREER award for $674,100 to peel the layers back on AI, developing new methods for understanding the internal mechanisms of LLMs.

Quentin Sanders is developing a new generation of hand exoskeletons that may help people regain independence after stroke.

The partnership between 911���� and the Charlotte, N.C., company will accelerate scalable manufacturing of microfluidic devices for bio-innovation, drug discovery, and human-relevant research.

When the call-up to El Salvador's Senior National Team finally came through, Mia Arevalo-Delcid didn't need a moment to let it sink in. She already knew exactly what it meant. "That's the big leagues right there," said the 911���� women's soccer standout. "It's all eyes in the country on you. It's going to be amazing.”

Stephanie Shanahan, a human resources assistant in the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at 911����, is known for being able to do it all. In their letters of support, her colleagues emphasized her attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to help. In recognition of her dedication, expertise, and unwavering support of the CEC community, she has been named July Employee of the Month.