Vision of the Metropolitan Institue
Below is the new vision for the Metropolitan Institute at Virginia Tech. I look forward to partnering with you on collaborative efforts. Vision As one of Virginia Tech’s premier research initiatives, the Metropolitan Institute conducts basic and applied research on the dynamics of metropolitan complexities, such as demographics, environment, technology, design, transportation, and governance. With […]
Welcome Letter from the Director – Metropolitan Institute
Just completed finalizing my first letter as the Director of the Metropolitan Institute at Virginia Tech. We will soon be loading this on the Metropolitan Institute’s website and sharing it with faculty, staff, and friends of Virginia Tech. Welcome Letter from the Director Greetings, It is a privilege to introduce myself as the new director […]
Washington Post: Appointments and Promotions for the Week of Aug. 29
Made the list of important appointments and promotions in the Northern Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland area. See – Link Source: “Washington area appointments and promotions for the week of Aug. 29,” Washington Post, Saturday, August 27, 2011. P.S. The Roanoke Times also highlighted my new role with Virginia Tech (Link)
Defining Policy Informatics
I have been busy working on a statement that captures the essence of policy informatics. Here is my first-cut at the definition. I thank all those who have already provided comments on this version, especially Dr. Erik Johnston (Co-Director of the Center for Public Informatics at Arizona State University). Please do send me your comments, […]
Kevin Desouza named director of Virginia Tech’s Metropolitan Institute – Press Release
Virginia Tech released the following press release on my new role at the University (Click here to access the press release – LINK). NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION, Aug. 18, 2011 – Kevin Desouza has been named director of theMetropolitan Institute, a center in theSchool of Public and International Affairs in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia […]