VIRGINIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND MEDICINE

Convening expertise to address Virginia’s challenges in a way that informs policy-making.

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Tackling Virginia’s Challenges

Electric Power in Virginia: Essentials for Decision-Makers

The Virginia Academy has produced this white paper to foster a fundamental understanding of the technical issues and the options available for meeting these goals. Our hope is that by making this information readily available, we can help policymakers and others navigate this emerging crisis successfully and ensure the prosperity and security of the Commonwealth for years to come.

Electric Power in Virginia: Essentials for Decision-Makers

Technologies for Powering Virginia's Data Centers

To provide guidance on the technical challenges that must be overcome to meet these goals, VASEM convened some of the foremost experts in Virginia. The result is a comprehensive study that addresses the complex technical issues that must be addressed to prepare for Virginia’s energy future.

Electric Power Generation and Transmission in Virginia

Charting the Future of AI in Virginia

There have been hundreds of conferences about artificial intelligence over the past decade, but the Virginia Academy took a different approach for the 2025 summit. The focus was not exclusively on the technology. Rather, it was on fostering the creation and dissemination of AI in Virginia in ways that promote economic growth and support the wellbeing of its citizens.

Charting the Future of Renewable Energy in Virginia

Bridging the Gap – Charting the Future of Sustainable Energy in Virginia

VASEM organized a summit to explore the impact of increased electrification in the Commonwealth. Presentations and discussions were had on building a sustainable tomorrow with the shift towards renewables, advances in generation, transmission, and storage while advancing workforce development opportunities for economic growth and job creation throughout the Commonwealth.

Studies

At the request of policymakers, VASEM has conducted a series of in-depth studies on issues of paramount concern to the Commonwealth.

The Impact on Climate Change on Virginia’s Coastal Areas
The Impact on Climate Change on Virginia’s Coastal Areas
Aerospace in Virginia: An Opportunity for Economic Growth
Aerospace in Virginia: An Opportunity for Economic Growth

Strategic Assessments

We identified five promising areas in which the Commonwealth has the fundamental resources and expertise to achieve national prominence.

Strategic Roadmaps for the Commonwealth’s Future
The Virginia Academy Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
Looking Back on Our First Ten Years

COVES Fellowship Program

The COVES Fellowship program, which began in 2020, aims to strengthen ties between the scientific community and state government in the Commonwealth of Virginia, while encouraging and equipping more scientists and engineers to be effective advisors for public policy in the state of Virginia.