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Article ItemMedia Advisory: Nikki Giovanni Immersive Experience Comes to Torpedo Factory , article
Six of poet Nikki Giovanni’s works will be transformed into the “The Nikki Giovanni Immersive Experience” at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria.
Date: Feb 03, 2026 - -
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Article ItemA new spin on ADHD treatment , article
Researchers are studying how DJing and hip-hop music production could help improve ADHD symptoms in young adults through creative, non-drug therapy.
Date: Jan 28, 2026 - -
Article ItemRyan McMahan named Center for Human-Computer Interaction director, steps into mentor's shoes , article
A longtime mentoring relationship comes full circle as McMahan '04, MS. '07, Ph.D. '11 succeeds Doug Bowman and carries the center’s interdisciplinary mission forward.
Date: Jan 28, 2026 - -
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Video ItemImmersive exhibit celebrates Nikki Giovanni's life and poetry , video
Virginia Tech celebrates the late Nikki Giovanni through an immersive exhibit at the Center for the Arts. The exhibit uses video projection of graphics and photos with an original music score to highlight six of Giovanni's poems read by Giovanni herself. This exhibit will move to the Torpedo Factory Art Center in 2026. Poetry and Readings: Nikki Giovanni Poetic Arrangement: Brittney S. Harris and Charles Nichols Music: Charles Nichols Embodied Movement: Brittney S. Harris Motion Capture: Trevor Finney and Alice Macanga Motion Graphics and Graphic Design: Meaghan Dee, Trevor Finney, Demetrya Dye, and Lexy Altieri Project Advisor: Gena E. Chandler, PhD Project Management: Meaghan Dee ICAT Technical Support: Gustavo Araoz, David Franusich, Brandon Hale, and Tanner Upthegrove Additional Thanks to Kelsey Hammer, Ella Shaffer, and Morgan Weidling for participating in creative brainstorming sessions. Special thanks to Virginia Fowler for permission, time, and poetry consultation. Additional thanks to Virginia Tech, President Sands, the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), the University Libraries at Virginia Tech, and the Center for the Arts for supporting this project. And thank you to Nikki Giovanni for her incredible life and legacy.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
Article ItemR. Benjamin Knapp honored with emeritus status , article
As executive director of the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology, Knapp created and hosted the ACCelerate Festival at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and helped establish a seed grant program that resulted in millions of dollars of externally funded research.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
Video ItemImmersive exhibit celebrates Nikki Giovanni's life and poetry , video
Virginia Tech celebrates the late Nikki Giovanni through an immersive exhibit at the Center for the Arts. The exhibit uses video projection of graphics and photos with an original music score to highlight six of Giovanni's poems read by Giovanni herself. This exhibit will move to the Torpedo Factory Art Center in 2026. Poetry and Readings: Nikki Giovanni Poetic Arrangement: Brittney S. Harris and Charles Nichols Music: Charles Nichols Embodied Movement: Brittney S. Harris Motion Capture: Trevor Finney and Alice Macanga Motion Graphics and Graphic Design: Meaghan Dee, Trevor Finney, Demetrya Dye, and Lexy Altieri Project Advisor: Gena E. Chandler, PhD Project Management: Meaghan Dee ICAT Technical Support: Gustavo Araoz, David Franusich, Brandon Hale, and Tanner Upthegrove Additional Thanks to Kelsey Hammer, Ella Shaffer, and Morgan Weidling for participating in creative brainstorming sessions. Special thanks to Virginia Fowler for permission, time, and poetry consultation. Additional thanks to Virginia Tech, President Sands, the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), the University Libraries at Virginia Tech, and the Center for the Arts for supporting this project. And thank you to Nikki Giovanni for her incredible life and legacy.
Date: Dec 10, 2025 - -
Article Item‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Ariana Wyatt talks about the history of Christmas music , article
Wyatt explains the evolution of Christmas music, from its origins in early Christian hymns to its transformation into a commercialized genre in the 20th century.
Date: Dec 08, 2025 - -
Article ItemJyotishka Datta receives CAREER award to create improved statistical models , article
Datta is developing scalable statistical methods to extract meaningful patterns from complex, high-dimensional data.
Date: Dec 02, 2025 - -
Article ItemImmersive poetry exhibit honors the memory of Nikki Giovanni , article
On Dec. 9, the first anniversary of her passing, Giovanni’s presence and poetry will be on display in a special multimedia exhibit in the Cube at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. It will also be on display at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria in early 2026.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
Video ItemStudents learn the art of scratching from DJ Zo , video
Virginia Tech's Digging in the Crates hosts a workshop for students led by alum DJ Zo (Alessandro Manno '07). Students learn how to use DJ'ing equipment and discuss Manno's career in the music production industry.
Date: Oct 29, 2025 - -
Video ItemNew Music + Technology Festival pushes the boundaries of musical performances , video
The Virginia Tech New Music + Technology Festival is a multi-day festival presented biannually celebrating experimentalism, new music, performance, multimedia, and interdisciplinary research at the cutting edge of what is possible.
Date: Oct 20, 2025 - -
Article ItemSearch committee named for Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology's executive director , article
Reporting to the senior vice president for research and innovation, the executive director will shape the institute's strategic direction, lead a dynamic research agenda at the intersection of arts and technology, and foster collaboration across colleges.
Date: Oct 16, 2025 - -
Video ItemNew Music + Technology Festival pushes the boundaries of musical performances , video
The Virginia Tech New Music + Technology Festival is a multi-day festival presented biannually celebrating experimentalism, new music, performance, multimedia, and interdisciplinary research at the cutting edge of what is possible.
Date: Oct 08, 2025 - -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Julia Basso talks about mind-body movement , article
Basso talked about her research at the intersection of mind-body movement and neuroscience, particularly through the lens of dance. She explained how the Embodied Brain Lab explores the effects of dance on brain function, mental health, and social connections.
Date: Oct 06, 2025 - -
Article ItemRoanoke conference to spotlight impact of community partnerships , article
More than 50 Hokies will share projects, from reimagining a former mill in Floyd to building bridges with local schools, as the university hosts the Engagement Scholarship Consortium International Conference in October.
Date: Sep 16, 2025 - -
Article ItemEthical robots and AI take center stage with support from National Science Foundation grant , article
Funding will help researchers refine after-school robotics program, add artificial intelligence ethics components, and share curriculum more broadly.
Date: Sep 15, 2025 - -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Jonas Hauptman talks about building better with bamboo , article
Hauptman talked about journey into nontraditional materials, the challenges of using bamboo in construction, and the potential impact bamboo might have in addressing global housing shortages.
Date: Sep 15, 2025 - -
Article ItemSchool of Medicine expands research focus with new strategic leadership , article
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will expand its interdisciplinary health research with a new Smart Health Care Hub and strategic leadership under Tom Martin, strengthening collaborations across medicine, engineering, and design.
Date: Sep 14, 2025 -
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