At Virginia Tech’s Moss Arts Center, the Institute For Creativity, Arts, and Technology hosted its 12th annual ICAT Day last Monday. The event aimed to engage and connect the public with the latest creative and innovative works of students and faculty members. More than two dozen different experiences and projects from transdisciplinary courses, projects affiliated with ICAT, and community projects were showcased. Topics ranged from artificial intelligence, immersive environments, neuroscience, sculpture, dance, music, and game design.
During ICAT Day, visitors had the opportunity to explore and interact with various displays and demonstrations. Virginia Tech graduate student Rebecca Steele demonstrated aerial circus hoop movements in the front courtyard of the Moss Arts Center, introducing more than 40 students to this fun, inclusive, low-impact activity that focuses on flexibility, movement, strength, and confidence. Neuroscientist graduate student Norr Tasnim also described a display titled the Epiphany Machine at the event.
Overall, ICAT Day provided a platform for students and faculty to showcase their innovative and creative projects, fostering collaboration and sparking new ideas. The event offered a glimpse into the diverse and cutting-edge work happening within the Institute For Creativity, Arts