Last Monday, the Institute For Creativity, Arts, and Technology at Virginia Tech’s Moss Arts Center hosted its 12th annual ICAT Day. The event aimed to connect the public with the latest creative and innovative works of students and faculty members from transdisciplinary courses, projects affiliated with ICAT, and community projects. More than two dozen different experiences and projects were showcased, ranging 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. One such display was a presentation by Virginia Tech graduate student Rebecca Steele on aerial circus hoop movements in the front courtyard of the Moss Arts Center. Steele introduced more than 40 students to this fun, inclusive low-impact activity that focuses on flexibility, movement strength and confidence. Another display was described by neuroscientist graduate student Norr Tasnim who titled it “Epiphany Machine.”
Overall ICAT Day provided a platform for students and faculty to showcase their innovative and creative projects while fostering collaboration that sparked new ideas. The event offered a glimpse into the diverse and cutting-edge work happening within the Institute For Creativity, Arts
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