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184 mph (296 kmph) top speed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the Indy Autonomous Challenge in the AV-24 during that winning last lap! No driver-fully Autonomous-100% throttle. That’s the fastest any team has ever gone in this competition! 🇺🇸 UVA NTT INDYCAR SERIES Formula 1

Congrats to Madhur Behl and the Cavalier Autonomous Racing team for winning the time trial at the Indy Autonomous Challenge! Their lap time of 52.62 seconds, average speed of 171 mph, marks the first victory for an American team. UVA Computer Science Indy Autonomous Challenge at.virginia.edu/ky1nvh

Richard Benson, an alum of UVA’s MAE program, led the University of Texas at Dallas through eight years of growth in people, programs and facilities. Benson will step down from his role as president following a national search. at.virginia.edu/sahj7o UVA Alumni UT Dallas

UVA’s Cavalier Autonomous Racing team made history at the Indy Autonomous Challenge, winning the speed trial with a record 171 mph lap—the first U.S. team to do so! Facing fierce competition, the team shined on the global stage. uvatoday.me/4d2VYQ3 UVA Computer Science UVA Engineering

Haibo Dong, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, was recently featured in American Scientist for his work on understanding how various fish fins function, which can inform future engineering designs for efficiency. at.virginia.edu/ri2azl American Scientist UVAMAE

Engineering alumn Mike Lenox uses innovative engineering models and approaches, leading to a career as a much sought-after consultant by some of the country’s largest entities. Now, he helps UVA’s Pan-University Entrepreneurship Initiative. UVA Alumni at.virginia.edu/47tj0g

via Business Wire: Cavalier Autonomous Racing set a world record at the Indy Autonomous Challenge, hitting an incredible 184 mph in the time trials competition and showcasing UVA's cutting-edge AI technology in automotive innovation! 🏎️💨 at.virginia.edu/h6duqp UVA Computer Science @behlmadhur

Jonathan Goodall and his UVA team are revolutionizing flood predictions in Norfolk, VA, with advanced machine learning models — helping city planners and emergency responders act fast to keep streets safe. uva_civil Jefferson Lab @odu at.virginia.edu/zpcc7q

New episode of the Biomedical Frontiers Podcast is out now! Professor Emeritus Tom Skalak shares insights on the stages of development for biotechnological ventures and emerging fields of protein design and human cognition and performance. at.virginia.edu/uJNLF9 Virginia BME

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The first Indy 500 Indianapolis Motor Speedway was held in 1911 and featured a then-stunning average speed of 74.6 miles per hour. Now over 100 years later, autonomous racing cars used in the Indy Autonomous Challenge have achieved a self-driving car speed record of 192.2 MPH on a straight track.

The UVA Engineering Policy Internship Program sent students to DC to work in agencies such as EPA, NASA and NSF. Thanks to Professor Foley for running such a wonderful program. And 8 students had papers accepted for the United Nations Science, Technology and Innovation Forum!

Professor Mathews Jacob received a $3.9 million grant from NIH to advance Alzheimer’s disease research. The team will develop technology for detecting metabolic changes in the brain, helping doctors diagnose patients earlier. UVA Electrical and Computer Engineering at.virginia.edu/sk0lm1

21 current and former faculty, staff and students from the Center for Applied Biomechanics attended the 2024 IRCOBI Conference in Stockholm, Sweden! IRCOBI is the world’s leading conference focused on advancing injury biomechanics and prevention. UVA Center for Applied Biomechanics UVAMAE IRCOBI

Congrats to Wajih Ul Hassan for his $725,000 CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation! The award will support Hassan's research into improving cybersecurity measures and fund hands-on cybersecurity labs for K-12 students. UVA Computer Science @nsf at.virginia.edu/mk2ptz

CS major Caleb Stoltz recently worked with Virginia Football Recruiting to develop predictive models for athlete commitments. The work blended data science, statistics and software development, leveraging complex datasets and enhancing decision-making processes. UVA Computer Science

Delighted to announce that our collaborative work led by PhD student Remziye E Wessel Remziye Erdogan Wessel is now published in JITC! MGB UVA Kate Goundry Virginia BME UVA School of Medicine UVA Cancer Center UVAimmunology UVA Engineering

BME’s Evan Scott is pioneering a way to help the body accept transplanted organs, without compromising the immune system. PNASNews Virginia BME at.virginia.edu/1ox8f1

Postdoc scholars are the unsung heroes of academic research, yet they frequently navigate their roles with limited support. BME has taken a proactive approach by implementing five initiatives that foster a supportive community. Virginia BME @uvapostdocs at.virginia.edu/066ppm