ISRR to Reproduce Historical Rose
The Langhorne house is teaming up with the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research to replicate the Lady Astor Rose. Read More
Experience is Key
IALR’s Summer Internship program continues to succeed by providing interns with valuable experience while at the same time introducing local employers to talented young professionals. Read More
National Tire Research Center Coming to Southern Virginia
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is a partner for the establishment of the National Tire Research Center (NTRC) which will bring new job opportunities to Southern Virginia. Read More
Preparing our Future Engineers
As part of the Southside Summer Adventure Camps program sponsored by IALR, RoboCamp – Transforming Transportation seems to be accomplishing its mission of sparking an early interest in technology to local students. Read More
VTPL Plays Role in CVeSS/TARDEC Partnership
The Vehicle Terrain Performance Laboratory at IALR has helped make the partnership between CVeSS of Virginia Tech and TARDEC of the U.S. Army a success. Read More
Growing Flowers Could Grow Jobs
The ISRR research institute at IALR is negotiating contracts with the VNLA that could provide jobs for those working in research labs as well as for local farmers. Read More
Danville Robot Warriors Preparing for Battle
A team of researchers from the IALR and Virginia Tech have been constructing robots that could help save human lives on the battlefield. Read More
Play, Explore, Learn
STEM Fun Camp students pay close attention as instructor Kathleen McGarvey explains the different types of habitats that can be found in stream water. Read More
She's Passionate About Racing
Holley Conner, a three-year summer intern with VIPER, is getting hands-on experience in mechanical engineering at IALR’s motorsports research facility. Read More
Senator Webb Talks Industry on the Southside
Sen. Jim Webb speaks with Pittsylvania County’s director of economic development, Ken Bowman in front of IALR's Mobile STEM Lab on Friday, May 21. Read More
High tech rules at IALR
With help from Virginia Tech graduate students at IALR, Tunstall High School’s Robotics Team placed fifth in their division at the FIRST Robotic Competition. Read More
Program produces engineers for the region
Would-be engineers can earn a degree without leaving the region. Technology allows students like those shown here to take classes from UVa. Read More
Institute researchers develop new way to test tires
Associate professor Saied Taheri and Virginia Tech students in the Intelligent Transportation Lab at the Institute developed a trailer that houses equipment to test tires on actual roads and road conditions. Read More
Research Centers
Overview
IALR research centers drive commercialization crucial to regional economic success.
The research centers at IALR, selected based on existing regional assets, focus on these areas:
(click on the headings to explore...)
High-value horticulture and forestry
ISRR
Institute for Sustainable and Renewable Resources
Mechanical engineering
Motorsports & Vehicle Performance
VIPER
Virginia Institute for Performance Engineering and Research
PERL
Performance Engineering Research Lab
VTPL
Vehicle Terrain Performance Laboratory
ITL
Intelligent Transportation Lab
Robotics & Unmanned Systems
BIT
Bio-Inspired Technology Laboratory
CMS
Computational Multiphysics Systems Lab
SEnTeC
Notice of Prequalification
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