AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth Technology: A Virginia Commonwealth University study found that virtual reality helped ease anxiety in children awaiting surgery, lowering reported distress and fear among young patients. Biotechnology: UVA’s Manning Institute of Biotechnology received $6 million in donations to support medical research. Advanced Manufacturing: IperionX plans to use new funding to expand its Virginia Titanium Manufacturing Campus and advance titanium research and production. AI Infrastructure: Data-center projects face growing political resistance nationwide, with about 40% of planned U.S. capacity in states where newly elected governors have pledged pauses or restrictions; meanwhile, Dulles Airport is seeking developers for 200 acres of data-center sites. Research Economy: Peninsula leaders want NASA Langley and Jefferson Lab to play a larger role in regional growth, connecting federal research and technology with local businesses and workers. STEM Careers: Cristo Rey Richmond students met with Bank of America’s technology chief to discuss AI and career paths, while the school received a $200,000 grant for its work-study program.
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