AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoArtemis III in Virginia STEM spotlight: NASA named the four-person Artemis III crew, including Virginia native Dr. Andre Douglas (Western Branch High), as the mission shifts toward Earth-orbit docking tests ahead of a future moon return. AI for workforce planning: Radford University won an Appalachian Regional Commission ARC POWER grant to map AI-enabled career pathways across Southwest Virginia, targeting fields like cybersecurity, IT, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. Local AI education wins: First Lady Melania Trump recognized winners of the inaugural Presidential AI Challenge, including an Aldie, Va. team that built a chatbot bullying-prevention app. Mosquito science with real-world stakes: Virginia Tech researchers report yellow fever mosquitoes may learn to associate DEET with a reward as the repellent fades, raising concerns about how repellents are used. Urban forestry tech: A Virginia Tech faculty scholar award went to Brady Hardiman, whose lab uses lasers and satellite-image analysis to study how city trees affect heat, biodiversity, and health. Energy reliability warning: Coverage flags looming peak-power shortfalls in the PJM grid by June 2027, tied to demand growth from data centers and electrification. Public safety tech debate: Virginia AG Jay Jones discussed collaboration with local law enforcement using surveillance tools like Flock cameras, emphasizing local decision-making.
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