Contact Us

Use this page to contact the lab about academic collaborations, grant partnerships, and research assistant opportunities.

Primary Contact

IDEEAS Lab intake

Dr. Andrew Katz
Associate Professor, Engineering Education
Virginia Tech

Email: [email protected]

Meeting location details vary by term and are shared after initial contact.

Message Checklist

What to include

For academic collaborations

  • Research question and decision context
  • Available data and timeline
  • Desired output (paper, grant, toolkit, workshop)
  • Potential collaborators and institutions

For prospective research assistants

  • Resume/CV and weekly availability
  • Relevant coursework, skills, or portfolio links
  • Short statement of research interests
  • Preferred project areas

Quick Routes

Choose your pathway

Use the pathway that best matches your goal. If unsure, send an email with a short summary and we can route you to the right next step.