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Brendan David-John receives CAREER award to study how virtual reality influences human behavior , articleThe five-year award from the National Science Foundation will fund research into how immersive technologies affect decision-making, spending, and privacy as well as how policy and technical interventions can protect users.
Date: May 26, 2026 - -
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Faculty mentorship fuels alumni impact in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence , articleRandy Marchany was inducted into the Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science Academy of Distinguished Alumni, while Ashwin Aji received the department’s Distinguished Early Career Alumni Award for leadership in cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and AI research.
Date: May 19, 2026 - -
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Students share research at Virginia capital , articleHosted by the Network for Undergraduate Research in Virginia, the showcase in Richmond brought together students from colleges and universities across the commonwealth, including Hannah Blake, Morgan Lundberg, and Bryan Tomer, to present their work to lawmakers and agency officials.
Date: May 04, 2026 - -
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Commonwealth Cyber Initiative builds global partnerships to tackle cyber threats , articleEmbassy representatives from 13 countries strengthen international collaboration on cybersecurity challenges that cross borders.
Date: May 04, 2026 -