Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab at Virginia Tech, National Capital Region

10/12/2024

09/21/2024

Very impressive!

08/21/2024

This was one of the best summer internship/externship years we can remember. Big thanks to Mai Linh Ho and Gateway for facilitating on-boarding training, data collection, manuscripts/blog post reviews, and all the the important On-Ramps To Careers , Urban Alliance DC , Arlington Career Center Partnerships , Fairfax County Public Schools , Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) and Northern Virginia Science Center work-based learning reporting.

04/22/2024

Upcoming event from Arlington/Alexandria Cooperative Extension:

Topic: Ticks and Tickborne Illnesses

Time: Apr 25, 2024 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/89803672672

“Ticks and Tickborne Diseases of importance in Virginia” is presented by Dr. David Gaines, State Public Health Entomologist who will discuss the different tick species, their geographic distribution, and describe the specific tickborne diseases associated with each tick species. He will also cover the topic of the best methods of personal protection from tick bites. This presentation is being offered by the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Epidemiology, Division of Surveillance and Investigation.

This free program is being presented via Zoom and will be recorded and made available in about 2 weeks, but the speaker has requested that as many attend in-person as possible so that he can answer your questions. Pre-registration is not required. For more information contact the Extension Master Gardener Help Desk at 703 228 6414

11/17/2023

We are accepting applications for a wide variety of positions, including bus drivers and a family liaison for James K. Polk Elementary School! Check out the ACPS job portal: acps.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

09/20/2023

09/13/2023

08/26/2023

08/04/2023

As a student at H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program, Julia Brodsky conducted (as her supervisor described it) “PhD candidate-level” microbiology research at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Now she's heading to MIT, and she is one of this year's Extraordinary Teen Award winners. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Arlington Public Schools📷 Michael Ventura Photographer
https://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/extraordinary-teen-awards-2023/5/

07/31/2023

07/09/2023

Useful maker tips.

Mind Warehouse ► https://goo.gl/aeW8SkFor copyright matters please contact us at: [email protected]

04/29/2023

Great recognition for a Virginia Tech doctoral program graduate.

Dr. Liza Burrell-Aldana of Mount Vernon Community School has been named The Washington Post's Principal of the Year! She was selected from 16 finalists in the region for her communication skills, high expectations and steadfast commitment to student learning. Since Dr. Burrell-Aldana became principal, Mount Vernon has improved test scores and maintained staff despite a national teacher shortage. ¡Felicidades! ➡️ https://acps.cc/3NcwZQV

04/27/2023

04/16/2023

Our leader and leading supporter in Blacksburg is also Associate Dean of the College of Engineering, and Executive Director of our Center for Enhancement of Engineering Diversity, Dr. Bev Watford.

“And the Career Achievement Award goes to... Bev Watford! 🤩🎉 This award recognizes an individual who has made sustained, outstanding, and significant contributions to a career field. 👏”

04/05/2023

For those beyond the western side of the Beltway.

Summer Camps are Open for Registration This summer, take time to MAKE! Spark and unlock your child’s creativity with a camp at Nova Labs MakerSchool. Your YOUNG MAKERS (K-3rd grade) can become a LEGO master builder, a wizard, or an artist. These camps provide rich, creative environments for our yo...

01/01/2023

“Being a scientist means more than running experiments. Scientists are expected to understand the business problem, decompose a complex issue into components…

11/22/2022

Scotty Kilmer on Hydrogen Fuel Cells in automobiles:
https://youtu.be/RuwBo9T5NVA?t=538 (Go to the beginning to learn about solid state battery innovations.)

3 Secret Weapons Toyota is Using to Destroy the Entire Car Industry, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Toyota Mirai hydrogen car review. Are Toyotas the...