Virginia Academy of Science

02/05/2026

Virginia Scientists Newsletter:

01/31/2026

Update from the science museum: I LOVE capacitors!

11/11/2025

VAS held its 2025 Fall Undergraduate Research meeting on Saturday Nov. 8th at Virginia State University. 10 students received grants for their research, and we look forward to presentations about this research at the Annual meeting this year at Christopher Newport University on May 28 (TBC). Click the link below to learn more:

The Fall Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science showcases (and provides monetary awards for) undergraduate research projects across all science disciplines, and has been held annually since 2001. Students present prospective research projects in a poster presentation format to a panel of jud...

11/19/2024

Virginia Scientists awarded by Virginia Academy of Science at Science Museum of Virginia on 11/14/24. Left to right: Drs Aylward, Hyde, Jones. Dr. Groover from VAS (far right) presented awards.

11/15/2024

Great Fall Undergraduate Research Meeting at Ferrum College on Saturday November 9th. Thank you Tim Durham, Ferrum College staff, judges, and volunteers for making a great meeting.

11/08/2024

Mike and Gary are excited about the Fall Undergraduate Research Meeting at Ferrum College tomorrow. I'm excited too. Hope to see you there soon and share some pie.

10/04/2024

Part of my many credentials running two high quality non-profits in Virginia. I received training in non-profit management as President of Meadowview through Cameron Foundation and their relationship with the Centers for Non-Profit Excellence and Duke University. This was an intensive course and has served me, and the non-profits I serve, very well. In addition, I have extensive background in finance, accounting, the sciences, and the trades. All of these things have aided me in my work and personal life.

Doesn't hurt to present a research proposal at the fall meeting undergraduates.

Sincerely,

Phil Sheridan
Executive Officer
Virginia Academy of Science.

10/01/2024

Press Release

Virginia Academy of Science Scientist Awards Program 2024
SUMMARY of Awardees

Wildlife and Biodiversity Award to Dr. W. Mark Fork at Virginia Tech
The awardee is a person who in the last five years has worked in Virginia and the science community accomplishing outstanding research or wildlife management that has benefited the wildlife and biodiversity within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Environmental Science Award to Dr. R. Christian Jones at George Mason University
The awardee is a person who in the last five years has worked in Virginia and the science community accomplishing outstanding research or environmental science practice that has benefited the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Life Science Award to Dr. Frank Aylward at Virginia Tech
The awardee is a person who in the last five years has worked in Virginia and the science community accomplishing outstanding research in life sciences that has benefited the Commonwealth of Virginia. Life sciences include biology, botany, and zoology.
Physical Science Award to Dr. Charles Hyde at Old Dominion University
The awardee is a person who in the last five years has worked in Virginia and the science community accomplishing outstanding research in physical sciences, such as chemistry, physics, and geology, that has benefited the Commonwealth of Virginia.

09/29/2024

A very busy summer at VAS but time to mark your calendar for the fall undergraduate research meeting at Ferrum College on Nov. 9. Research proposals due 10/26 with awards of $900 for winning proposals. See: www.vacadsci.org.

08/01/2024

Summer heat is on! But.... this too shall pass and we have the Fall Undergraduate Research meeting to look forward to at Ferrum College in November. I'm about to start working on getting the research proposal uploaded to our website and promoting the meeting. Stay tuned and cool!

06/29/2024

All the award and research grant checks, and certificates, have been mailed. Whew! Busy month for me with all my duties at two non-profits, but mission accomplished. Now onto other work and getting ready for the fall meeting.

05/31/2024

VAS Fall Undergraduate Research Meeting coming to Ferrum College on November 9th. Student awards up top $900.