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Automation and Accuracy in Plant Imaging
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Some of the world’s most unique and innovative plant imaging technology has been developed here at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR).
"We'll be practically the only people in the world that can look at plant movement as an indicator of plant health scientifically." - Dr. Scott Lowman, IALR Vice President of Applied Research
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IALR Seeking Volunteers to Assist with Career Expo Events
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IALR needs volunteers to assist with welcoming students, passing out backpacks and ensuring things run smoothly at the upcoming Career ChoICE Youth Expo events in Farmville at Hampden-Sydney College (Sept. 20-21) and at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex in Chatham (Sept. 27-28). Thousands of students attend these events each year.
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Take a Free Guided Tour of IALR
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The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is a catalyst for regional economic transformation. But what does that actually mean? And how do we accomplish this mission?
Join us for a free guided group tour of IALR’s campus to learn more about our impact, see our innovative programs and cutting-edge research, and experience our state-of-the-art facilities.
- September 28, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Participants will receive an IALR-branded "swag" bag
- Limited to 10 participants
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IALR’s Summer Interns Contribute to Economic Transformation
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Working in various divisions and departments across the organization, 17 interns completed an eight-week, paid internship experience at IALR during the summer.
“The interns gained valuable experience while furthering IALR’s mission of driving economic transformation in Southern Virginia.” – Dr. Julie Brown, Vice President, Advanced Learning
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CEA Summit East Keynote Speakers Announced
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Connecting the Classroom to the Workplace
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This year 21 Southern Virginia educators participated in the week-long Exploring Careers through Industry Teacher Externships (EXCITE) program, connecting with local industries and employers and making connections to their classrooms. Two cohorts of educators visited various employers, including government organizations, manufacturers, sawmills, HVAC companies, utility providers and many other
industries.
“After participating in EXCITE, I can see how the math we teach students can be applied in different industry scenarios.” — Brittany Price, Algebra Teacher,
Fieldale-Collinsville Middle School
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Controlled Environment Agriculture, Economic Development
and AmeriCorps Topics in New Podcast Episodes
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CEA and a Bridge Between Sectors
"𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫
𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧."
- Dr. Scott Lowman, Vice President, Applied Research
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"𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐲
𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝." - Linda Green, Vice President, Economic Development
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AmeriCorps - Giving Back
"If the student doesn't have a strong foundation in reading, it makes a gap that they have a really hard time closing."
- Dana Silicki, Program Manager, Advanced Learning
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Open Interview Events for AmeriCorps Programs
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Do you want to contribute to the long-term success of your community? Are you looking for a service opportunity where you can make a difference? IALR is hosting open interviews for STEM/literacy tutors and community health educators for the Dan River Year AmeriCorps and REACH AmeriCorps programs four days in the next month: September 7, 15, 18, and 25.
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Health Data Available for Danville
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Data surrounding 32 measures and drivers of health for the City of Danville are now publicly available on a citywide and census tract level through the City Health Dashboard. This online database showcases dozens of health metrics and drivers on a granular level for just under 1,000 cities across the country.
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“We’re building a pipeline of skilled workers. Our strategy is to produce a well of talent because companies want to be close to … talent.”
- IALR President Telly Tucker
Growers, Schools Create Novel Solutions to Build Tech-Savvy CEA Workforce
“Tech support, robotics, and data analysis are just some examples of the skills needed to run a modern CEA facility.”
- Dr. Scott Lowman, Vice President, Applied Research
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IALR President Named to Virginia 500 List
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IALR President Telly Tucker, CEcD, has been selected to the Virginia Business 2023-2024 Power List! Congratulations, Telly!
Virginia Business compiles the state's 500 most powerful corporate, philanthropic and public sector leaders each year.
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- All September computer workshops at IALR are already filled. Seats are available in introductory workshops for Microsoft Excel on October 18 and November 9 and for introductory Canva classes on October 11 and November 14.
- Sovah Health invites you to a special speaking event, "Bite-Sized Well-Being During Times of Uncertainty," with Dr. Bryan Sexton, Director of Duke Center for the Advancement of Well-being Science on September 7 from 12:00 - 4:30 p.m.
- Danville Public Schools presents College Night on September 12 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. with over 50 colleges/universities and organizations. This event is open to all regional students and parents.
- The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism is hosting a Tourism Resource Collab at IALR on September 13 from 8-11 a.m. Local and regional tourism partners can learn about resources, hear success stories and learn about tourism developments in Danville and Pittsylvania County.
- IALR will host a free guided group tour from 11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 28. Registration is now open and limited to 10 spots.
- The Wonder Community of Lifelong Learning is hosting two workshops in September. On September 14 members can learn to make mugs using infusible ink with a Cricut machine, and on September 18 members can learn digital notetaking skills with OneNote.
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The third annual Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing Summit is returning to IALR October 10-12! The theme for the three-day event is “Galvanazing the Industry.” Registration will open shortly.
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| Wonder Community of Lifelong Learning, Megabytes Team up for Successful Pasta Class
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Megabytes Chef John Clark taught 10 Wonder Community members how to make pasta and sauces from scratch. Members learned to mix, roll out and cook fresh pasta along with making fresh Bolognese and Puttanesca sauces. Stay tuned for more cooking-themed Wonder Community classes in the future.
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Southern Virginia Housing Summit Returns to IALR
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After a successful debut in 2022, the Southern Virginia Housing Summit is returning to IALR for the second year. This October 17 event allows several Southern Virginia localities to showcase the latest breakthroughs and opportunities in residential housing development. Registration opens September 8.
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Secretary of Labor Visits GO TEC Lab
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The Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, visited the Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineering Careers (GO TEC™) lab at Brooks Crossing in Newport News in mid-August. GO TEC Training Coordinator Alecia Stancil shared the purpose, impact and growth of the GO TEC program, which will serve 50 middle schools by 2025. U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott and Virginia Senator Mamie Locke were also in attendance.
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A Month of Successful Events at IALR
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- The (GO TEC) team hosted 15 instructors from Southern and Southwest Virginia middle schools to introduce new activities and provide additional training on current GO TEC technology and equipment.
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Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce hosted Tom Barkin, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, for a presentation at IALR as part of the Chamber’s regular Business at Breakfast series. Mr. Barkin provided an economic update and discussed his “on the ground” approach in the Fed’s Fifth District.
- The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing program held a Workforce Connections event with over 25 employers at IALR in August. Students in ATDM's five program areas — additive manufacturing, CNC machining, non-destructive testing, quality control inspection (metrology) and welding — had the opportunity to discuss career prospects with employers.
- IALR hosted two computer workshops in August. These three-hour training sessions in programs like Microsoft Excel and Canva provide a great
foundation for beginners. September workshops have already filled up, but Canva and Excel classes are scheduled for October and November.
- The Wonder Community of Lifelong Learning hosted several engaging workshops in August. Members toured Danville Science Center, and even got to create a personalized ruler using the laser engraver in the Creativity Lab. Members then created shirts using Cricut's Infusible Ink. During a Henna workshop, members learned about the Henna traditions and received their own tattoos.
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