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A group of cadets look at a virtual image of the human body

Anatomy Class Makes Virtual Dissection Possible

October 8, 2019

The Anatomage Table, which is meant for the study of the human body and virtual dissection, is “kind of like a giant iPad,” explained Darren Ostrander ’20, one of the first cadets to use the table. Ostrander, along with five other cadets, is enrolled in PE 274 class, human anatomy.

Bethany King ’18 presents her poster on the Rat Line caloric study during the undergraduate research symposium April 18.

‘More than One Goal of the Rat Line’

August 10, 2018

The Rat Line isn't just mentally stressful—it also produces changes in physiology. Researchers quantified those training effects in the months following Matriculation.

Col. Mike Krackow and Maj. Joyce Blandino show Jamie Foster ’20 how to lunge forward onto the force plate to measure her muscular electrical impulses in Nichols Engineering Building March 6.

Study Explores Functional Movement

March 22, 2018

Research currently underway in VMI’s biomechanics laboratory could someday be used to prevent falls among the elderly.

A sign rerouting users of the Chessie Nature Trail.

Chessie Nature Trail Rerouted

August 2, 2017

The Chessie Nature Trail has been rerouted onto Old Buena Vista Road for a short distance near Route 11. The detour will be in place indefinitely on the trail.

Col. Mike Krakow instructs his karate class.

New Karate Class

October 5, 2016

Physical education elective offers the chance to learn self-defense moves and boost fitness.