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Academic Building One from Metro — Photo by Sam Kittner

At the Nexus of Academia, Industry, and Government

With open access to an inclusive tech ecosystem at the doorstep of industry giants, and just a few miles from the Nation’s capital, our Alexandria, Virginia, location gives research faculty and students the tools to drive change.

Virginia Tech’s new 11 story, 300,000 square ft academic building provides the ideal space for experiential learning opportunities for computer science and computer engineering graduate students. Building highlights include: multi-purpose areas, research and testing labs, a cyber-physical systems lab, maker spaces, a two-story indoor drone testing cage, and more!

The central location just south of Reagan National Airport positions the Institute and its partners near diverse industries and leading tech companies in the growing National Landing technology district, including Amazon’s HQ2. The Potomac Yard-VT Metro Station, just a five-minute walk away, connects our students and faculty to the region, while allowing DC area leaders in academia, industry, and government to easily convene at our facility.

The Institute for Advanced Computing, its faculty and the Virginia Tech Master of Engineering graduate programs are located in Northern Virginia at:

Virginia Tech Academic Building One
3625 Potomac Ave
Alexandria, Virginia 22305

Academic Building One - Virtual Tour

IAC Research Labs and Graduate Student-Focused Spaces

Labs and student-focused spaces in Academic Building One in Alexandria were built with the needs of computer science and computer engineering study and research in mind. Faculty and master’s and Ph.D. students with the Institute for Advanced Computing have a variety of options for lab, study, and gathering spaces within the 11-story building. There are labs dedicated to Wireless, Quantum, and Computer Systems – several of the Institute’s main research areas – and the two-story Loft, a highlight of the building’s first floor facing Potomac Ave., is dedicated for graduate students.

In addition, the Institute for Advanced Computing faculty and administration are located on the 3rd floor of Academic Building One in suite 3700 (administration and conference rooms) and suite 3400. Visitor’s welcome!

immersive viz lab — Immersive Visualization Lab: This lab supports immersive projection on three walls and the floor, fully immersing individuals in visual representations of data and other phenomena, including immersive research experiences.

learning loft — Learning Loft: The two-story Learning Loft is a center of activity, providing ideal space for students, faculty, and partners to connect and collaborate – regular student “tea and cookies” gatherings are held in the Loft during the academic year. The second floor is a central location for research and project-based activities.

drone lab/cage — Drone Lab with Indoor Drone Cage: This completely enclosed, two-story lab space serves student and faculty experimentation and innovation in unmanned aerial systems technology, and is the largest facility of its kind in such close proximity to D.C., the Pentagon, and a major airport.

quantum lab — Quantum Lab: A dedicated space for hands-on research in quantum computing, where students and faculty explore the future of technology. The lab supports innovation and workforce development in one of today’s most transformative fields.

wireless lab — Wireless Lab: This lab advances research in wireless communication and data transmission, from real-time immersive media to long-range signals. It provides students and faculty with tools to develop innovative solutions for next generation networks and applications.

Multifunctional Integrated Circuits and Systems Lab — Brain Inspired Computing, Communication, and Security (BRICCS) Lab: This lab designs and tests advanced integrated circuits and electronic systems that combine multiple functions on a single chip, enabling innovations in energy-efficient computing, smart devices, and secure, connected technologies.