About
The Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology
Powered by advanced technology and networks of creative people, the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT) brings together and supports teams of faculty and students from across academic disciplines to address grand challenges and creative opportunities, ranging from large societal problems to industry-specific issues to the frontiers of artistic expression.
Staff
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Bio ItemLisa McNair , bio
Deputy Executive Director
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Bio ItemKasia Fthenos , bio
Administrative Coordinator
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Bio ItemGustavo Araoz , bio
Facility and Production Coordinator, Creativity and Innovation District
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Bio ItemKevin Ayoub , bio
Building Operations Coordinator, CID LLC
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Bio ItemDavid Franusich , bio
Multimedia Designer
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Bio ItemBrandon Hale , bio
Technical Assistant
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Bio ItemBen Knapp , bio
Executive Director
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Bio ItemPhyllis Newbill , bio
Associate Director of Educational Networks
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Bio ItemDylan Parker , bio
Web Developer & Graphic Designer
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Bio ItemTanner Upthegrove , bio
Media Engineer
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Bio ItemGinger Williams , bio
Proposal Development Specialist
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Bio ItemHolly Williams , bio
Director of Administration
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Bio ItemMelissa Wyers , bio
Business Operations Coordinator
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Bio ItemRodney Kimbangu , bio
Communications Coordinator
Advisory board
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Senior fellows
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Research areas
There are eight key themes that encompass ICAT-supported research, teaching, and outreach projects: Reimagining Education, Designing a More Sustainable World, Empowering Data, Amplifying the Arts, Bridging Physical Distance, Making Big Discoveries with Immersive Technologies, Creating the Future of Work, and Engaging Community.
Advances in technology are changing the ways we work. From the aesthetics, and functionality to the ways we collaborate, these projects focus on efficiency, productivity, and value. Read more
Science should be available to everyone. Research shouldn’t be hidden in labs and buried on computer hard drives. Read more
Immersive technologies are changing the research landscape. These projects use visual design, 3D modeling, animation, programming, motion capture integration, and true 360-degree sound. Read more
Connecting people separated by distance. With the propagation of COVID-19, what was once a matter of convenience is now a requirement. Read more
Art and technology continually define and redefine our world. Art provides a powerful lens for viewing the world and opens up the possibilities to traverse domains, often in the most unexpected ways. Read more
Pioneering new possibilities with data. As our data-filled world continues to expand it becomes increasingly difficult to manage and make sense of the overwhelming amounts of information. Read more
Creativity that spurs change. This work supports our ecological and cultural resilience. Thoughtful environmental design means a better world for us all. Read more
A new blueprint for the future of learning. We’re creating educational environments that prepare students to confidently enter a world requiring creativity, adaptability, and collaboration. Read more
2023 ICAT Fellows
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Economics, Computer Science, Applied Statistics
Get involved
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Through ICAT, your company has unparalleled access to work side-by-side with teams of university experts to explore new ideas and solutions. ICAT helps companies of all sizes explore ideas in low-risk, low-cost ways, customizing services to meet specific budgets, timelines and desired outcomes.
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ICAT helps companies of all sizes explore ideas in low-risk, low-cost ways, customizing services to meet specific budgets, timelines and desired outcomes.
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ICAT spans academics and research, offering opportunities to explore new ideas, work as part of interdisciplinary teams with other students and faculty members, get funding for research projects, and learn through cutting-edge experiences beyond the classroom.
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ICAT creates opportunities for Virginia Tech faculty to explore new areas of transdisciplinary research, build new partnerships, and cross disciplinary boundaries. There are many ways for faculty members to be involved with ICAT as well as to receive funding and support for transdisciplinary research projects.