Virginia Tech collaborates with Historically Black Colleges and Universities to explore research synergies. This annual Summit allows faculty from Virginia Tech to identify partner faculty and students at HBCUs to engage in summer research opportunities and grant proposals. Virginia Tech faculty interested in growing collaborations with HBCUs are encouraged to reach out to their College contact for participation. The list of college liaisons is found here.
Virginia Tech participants please register for this event here.
Faculty members who want to apply for a partnership with the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS), visit this page.
2017 HBCU Research Summit, October 15-16, The Inn at Virginia Tech
Faculty at HBCUs are invited to consider attending this event. The registration link is found here.
Students attending HBCUs are encouraged to find a faculty advisor to sponsor thier participation. Registration for HBCU students is found here.
Tentative Schedule:
Sunday, October 15th
2pm-5pm HBCU guests arrive at the Inn at Virginia Tech to check in
2:30-5:30pm Campus Tours offered every half hour, leaving from hotel lobby
6pm Dinner and reception
8pm HBCU Alumni Student-only panel, New Classroom Building
Optional events for faculty guests (Arranged seperately)
Monday, October 16th
8am Breakfast hosted by Colleges and Departments
8am-noon Customized itineraries hosted by Colleges and Departments
12:15pm Check-out and Networking Lunch at the Inn at Virginia Tech
1:30pm Final opportunity for a campus tour, leaving from hotel lobby