InternHUB

InternHUB is an interdisciplinary advanced-learning program at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) that accelerates practical skill development in students through internships with high-tech employers in the transportation industry.

InternHUB Goals

Our goal for our students

Accelerate the practical skills needed for the modern transportation industry through a "hands-on, mind-on" approach.

Our goal for our Industry Partners

Continue cutting-edge research for industry partners while simultaneously building them a sustainable, high-quality tech talent pipeline.

Program Leads

Program Director: Miguel Perez

Miguel Perez coordinates multiple experiential learning programs at VTTI and serves as program director for InternHUB. His focus is ensuring that students that engage with VTTI gain valuable professional experience as they assist with our primary mission of saving lives. Dr. Perez also serves as Associate Professor within the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics at Virginia Tech, where he oversees the research activities of nearly a dozen undergraduate and graduate students.

The Hub

Located on VTTI's main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, the Automation Hub serves as the workspace for InternHUB students during the fall and spring academic semesters. This facility was completed in 2018 with a dedicated space for InternHUB students to continue work throughout the school year. At 15,000 square feet, this facility includes a shared garage with five bays, a machine and welding workshop, an extensive tool set, and an entire floor of dedicated team space equipped to provide teams with the tools necessary to develop their projects and collaborate with partners while off site.