AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoAviation Safety Watch: NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy says progress after the deadly Jan. 2025 Reagan National Airport crash is still painfully slow—51 of 52 recommendations remain open, including urgent fixes the FAA moved to close only in part. STEM Education: Arlington science teacher Daniel Bernhardt was named an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow and will serve as a teacher in residence at the Library of Congress. Naval Tech Shift: Trump orders the Navy to plan a return to steam-powered catapults on future Ford-class carriers, reversing decades of electromagnetic launch investment and raising engineering and cost questions for ships under construction. Virginia Health & Access: A Sentara–Anthem contract dispute could affect about 380,000 Virginians, with disagreement over reimbursement levels for 2027. Water Tech for Residents: A Henrico student built AquaRisk, an online tool that estimates household water risk based on home age, pipe material, and local contaminants. Data Center Pressure: New reporting highlights how AI-driven power demand is outpacing grid plans, with many proposed projects unlikely to materialize—fueling local and state fights over data centers. Local STEM Spotlight: Virginia students are using AI to detect Alzheimer’s, adding to a growing wave of health-focused tech in the Commonwealth.
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