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I really enjoyed having the leaders of all of the UVA Engineering student groups over for dinner. I loved hearing about the lessons in leadership, the opportunities to deepen technical skills, and the strong community and professional networks that are being built.

AgroSpheres, founded by UVA Engineering alumni Payam Pourtaheri and Ameer Shakeel, recently received $37M in funding. The investments will bring their revolutionary AgriCell platform to new markets and sustainable, high-performance crop protection solutions to farmers. Virginia BME

Jennifer L. West (Jennifer L. West) of @ UVA was elected as a member of the National Academy of Medicine in 2023. Congratulations and welcome! #NAMclassof2023

ECE associate professor Homa Alemzadeh will work with colleagues on a $900,000 grant to take the risk out of self-driving vehicles. The project will help identify when and where AI systems fail, then design ways to mitigate potential hazards. UVA Electrical and Computer Engineering U.S. National Science Foundation at.virginia.edu/leaywk

Last night we celebrated our PhD students who have won President's Fellowships (8), Provost's Fellowships (43) and endowed fellowships (30). Congratulations to all of these amazingly talented young researchers!

Tempo Therapeutics, founded by BME & CHE associate professor Donald Griffin, recently dosed the first patients in their TT101 trial. TT101 is a solution designed to regrow large volumes of tissue while preventing disfiguring scars for skin cancer patients. Bill Epling @uvabme

Mama, we made it! My TED Talk is OUT! Thrilled/terrified to share my talk where I dive into why understanding the who behind the disease is key to more equitable healthcare 😭😍 ted.com/talks/erika_mo… #MooreToCome TED Fellows UMD Bioengineering Maryland Engineering

Early voting is open and easy! In Charlottesville, you can go to the City Hall Annex right next to Ting Pavilion. Make sure you get out and vote!

Induction of Dean Jennifer West Jennifer West to the National Academy of Medicine

Changes in transportation project management are key to building a resilient workforce and sustainable infrastructure, says Rob Tieman, CEE professor of practice. Read the op-ed here: at.virginia.edu/g4fueb uva_civil AASHTO

UVA Engineering held a successful AI and Machine Learning Resource Fair for students and faculty to learn about what our labs are working on. The event included 30 participating posters that provided lab overviews and featured projects. UVA Link Lab UVA Computer Science UVA Electrical and Computer Engineering

For WIRED, associate professor Coleen Carrigan discusses the lack of diversity in computing, and how that may soon change. Read her op-ed here: at.virginia.edu/siia9b

Congratulations to Professor Silvia Blemker on her election to the National Academy of Inventors Virginia BME engineering.virginia.edu/news-events/ne…

Congrats to BME professor Silvia Blemker on her election as Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors! Read about the fascinating work Silvia does and her successful efforts to translate research into products that help people. at.virginia.edu/z3fu3l Virginia BME National Academy of Inventors

Matthew Lazzara and his team of researchers have found multiple ways to interrupt a process in pancreatic cancer cells that makes them more resistant to chemotherapy, potentially leading to better treatments for patients. at.virginia.edu/6j2tla Bill Epling Cancer Research

Three UVA Engineering Faculty Elected as AAAS Fellows UVA Engineering AAAS ow.ly/WlkC50Vrwr0

Engineering Open House was fantastic! We met so many amazing prospective students and enjoyed getting to share the great things going on in our school. Huge thanks to the students, faculty and staff who volunteered their time today!

Postdoc Opening in Polymer Synthesis/Biomaterials in my lab; would appreciate it if you could help share this information: jobs.virginia.edu/bQxCkQZ

Mark your calendars for AIMBE's Annual Event on April 11-13, 2026! Registration opening soon.

We’re proud to welcome Dr. Tsu-Jae King Liu as the 13th President of the National Academy of Engineering! Dr. Liu shares her vision for inspiring innovation, strengthening engineering education, and engaging the public. Watch her welcome message: ow.ly/WZCs50Wj5FT