“The COVES Fellowship allowed me to develop existing skills, incorporate new ones, and gain access to a larger network.”

Summer Responsibilities: Lacee reviewed VDOT’s policies on connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) and conducted research that led her to compile a series of recommendations that will enable the department to upgrade its CAV testing procedures. These recommendations will be considered as part of VDOT’s CAV readiness strategy.

Background: Lacee served as a graduate research assistant at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.