Science is Everyone | Dr. Barry Ezell’s Journey from Combat Veteran to Research Innovator

Honoring Veterans in STEM: Dr. Barry Ezell’s Journey from Combat Veteran to Research Innovator Dr. Barry Ezell’s career is a testament to the transformative power of perseverance and mentorship. A retired U.S. Army veteran and distinguished professor at Old Dominion University (ODU), Dr. Ezell has spent decades bridging military service and cutting-edge research. His journey […]

In Charleston, floods are a ‘constant existential fear’

By Ruby Mellen and  Scott Dance August 6, 2024 at 7:59 p.m. EDT CHARLESTON, S.C. — When Tropical Storm Debby’s floodwaters surrounded Damon Black’s home in the heart of this flood-prone city, he and his family were ready. They pulled up rugs and moved furniture upstairs, because in little over a year of living there, they had endured five floods. “It’s […]

Record high ocean temperatures put the entire region at risk

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A dip in the water to cool off isn’t as cool as it used to be. From the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean and around the globe, ocean temperatures have been at record highs this year. “So the at this point, we are documenting that water temperatures are increasing […]

Cybersecurity Lessons Companies Can Learn After Massive Global Windows Outage

By Kelsey Kendall July 29, 2024 Earlier this month, CrowdStrike’s buggy software update crashed many Windows computer systems, causing massive global disruptions to air travel, healthcare and businesses.  Airlines are still trying to get back on track, and the outage hit companies with losses that could be in the billions of dollars, according to The Washington […]

University Experts Participate in International MODSIM World Conference in Norfolk

By Kelsey Kendall June 10, 2024 Researchers and students from Old Dominion University participated in the 16th annual Modeling and Simulation (MODSIM) World Conference, an event bringing together experts in modeling and simulation together to exchange ideas and solutions to problems across disciplines and industries. The three-day event was held May 20-22 at The Main […]

New Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation Aims to Unify ODU’s Research Centers

By Kenya Godette Building upon years of success, Old Dominion University’s Office of Research adopts a center of centers model. Old Dominion University’s Office of Research has established the Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation (OERI), unifying the University’s research centers and creating a well-defined collection of enterprise research capabilities. The OERI is led by […]