Digerati

Digerati is an interdisciplinary living learning community for engineering students and those from other relevant majors who are interested in expanding their knowledge of emerging technologies and their applications. The community is directed by the Center for Engineering Excellence and Discovery (CEED).

Digerati is located in Pritchard Hall.

Digerati fosters a culture of peer support that encourages students to engage in the academic, social, and career development aspects of college life. This collegial environment of peer support in Digerati extends to include collaborating faculty from various university departments, industry leaders, and community-based partners. This network of support will promote habits of both independence and interdependence as students grow as engaged scholars and professionals.

This community is designed to create supportive, multi-generational communities where students can:

• discover development opportunities and support resources within and beyond the College of Engineering
• develop the professional/interpersonal skills necessary for a successful career
• contributing to a welcoming environment
• expand their knowledge of emerging technologies and their applications in a collaborative environment

Digerati students are required to take a one-credit first-year seminar that focuses on developing a strong academic foundation, professional profile, and understanding of emerging technology within the broad field of engineering. Hallmarks of this community are guest speakers from the university, community, and corporate sectors, and social engagement with students with common interests in coding, cybersecurity, gaming, digital content creation, and emerging technologies. Digerati is open to all majors.

We invite students to join Digerati and experience a welcoming environment focused on academic success and career preparation.

For more information or to ask a question, please contact Program Director Perry D. Martin at digerati@vt.edu.