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.
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.