A pilot program between Virginia Tech’s Sanghani Center for AI and Data Analytics and Children’s National Hospital in Washington D.C. is underway with the goal of reducing the number of patients leaving before receiving care due to overcrowding. By using advanced AI models, they are trying to predict how many high acuity patients will leave on a given day without being seen. If it’s more than two, they will deploy a surge team, to treat additional ER patients.| news.vt.edu
Virginia Tech is using artificial intelligence to help Children’s National Hospital improve patient outcomes in Washington, D.C. Patrick Butler and Kenny McKinley will present their work at Tech on Tap in Alexandria on Tuesday, June 24, at 6 p.m.| news.vt.edu
This year has seen its share of severe weather—but how do these powerful storms impact forests over the long term? A Virginia Tech forest health expert breaks down the long-term effects catastrophic weather events can have and how to revive hard-hit forests.| news.vt.edu
At last week’s community conversation, I noted how much we value the international members of our community. Representing more than 130 countries, their talent, global perspectives, and diverse ideas are an important part of our teaching and research mission. Their cultures, traditions, and histories enrich all of our lives and they are true Hokies.| news.vt.edu
Bevlee A. Watford, Jennifer Mullin, Richard Cassady, Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, and Andrea M. Ogilvie were recognized for their impact and contributions to the field of engineering education.| news.vt.edu
With summerlike temperatures on their way out and cooler temperatures moving in, homeowners may start to see more uninvited guests inside, particularly the brown marmorated stink bug. Virginia Tech experts say not only are these bugs a nuisance, they also pose an economic threat to farmers. But, there are some positives to having them around as well.| news.vt.edu
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An interdisciplinary research team aims to quantify the economic and health implications of using multiple water sources, such as natural springs and bottled water, when in-home water is not accessible or the quality is questionable.| news.vt.edu