HOOS in STEM

22/10/2024

Mark your calendars to listen to our great conversation with Phil Potter, the Founding Director of UVA’s Institute for National Security and Policy, this November 1st.

22/10/2024

Listen to our latest conversation with Professor Scott Acton, chair of UVA’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering! We cover the explosive growth of technology and the ECE behind it, UVA’s Futures Initiative, and even a bit of mountain biking. Link in bio!

Podcast Episode · Hoos in STEM · 10/18/2024 · 30m

27/09/2024

In just 3 weeks, we’re dropping an exciting episode featuring Dr. Scott Acton, Chair of Electrical & Computer Engineering and leader of UVA's VIVA Lab! Get ready for a deep dive into image and video analysis on the HOOS in STEM Podcast.

26/09/2024

Coming soon….UVA’s Cavalier Autonomous Racing Team wins INDY! Drops October 4th

13/09/2024

Check out our latest episode featuring a panel discussion from the Futures Initiative event! UVA President Jim Ryan moderates a conversation with Michael Crow (ASU), Harriet Nembhard (Harvey Mudd), and Santa Ono (Michigan) on the future of teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and higher education's role in global challenges. Recorded live on September 5, 2024, at Old Cabell Hall.

In this panel, four trailblazing academic leaders discuss how their institutions are each boldly taking on the future. UVA President Jim Ryan moderates the conv

10/09/2024

UVA’s autonomous race car has set a new record!

The CAVCAR team set the record for the fastest time ever in an Indy Autonomous Challenge race.

10/09/2024

President Ryan and three distinguished university presidents explore the future of education in this thought-provoking discussion. Essential insights into the evolving landscape of learning at UVA and beyond.

Ryan moderated a panel of university presidents to discuss the future of education and how universities are adapting.

10/09/2024

Exciting day in the studio! We're recording with Dr. Jason Nabi, Director of UVA's Futures Initiative, a groundbreaking program dedicated to re-imagining what will be expected of universities in 2030. Focused on pushing boundaries, this initiative drives interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, preparing UVA to lead in a rapidly changing world.

28/08/2024

Today, we recorded with Dr. Lori McMahon, UVA’s new VP of Research! She shared her vision as our “chief dream maker” in UVA’s research wonderland. From groundbreaking studies on brain circuits to fostering the next generation of scientists, Dr. McMahon brings exceptional leadership and passion to UVA. Stay tuned!

10/08/2024

Kate Douglass Wins Olympic Gold, Merging Statistical Mastery with Swimming Excellence – Featured on Olympics.com

Take your mark! And get a mark. USA swimmer Kate Douglass shares how a statistics degree helped her improve split times in the pool and win an Olympic gold medal.