In the News

Miyah Boyd pauses with her robot on the porch of Moody Hall.—VMI Photo by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

BeanBot Research Bridges Psychology, Robotics

July 11, 2018

This summer, Miyah Boyd ’20 learned how to program a robot, but her ultimate goal is to provide a companion for people with autism and social anxiety disorder.

Maj. Matt Jarman demonstrates a defensive move during his modern warriorship class. – VMI Photo by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

Modern Warriorship

March 2, 2017

A new course in the psychology department emphasizes mental toughness in addition to physical fitness.

Sam Hudson '17 shows a flash card to a research subject.

Project Explores How Exercise Affects Self-Control

July 18, 2016

Summer Undergraduate Research Institute project looks at how physical exertion affects self-control.