Melani Loney, the Program Manager for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematical Education Initiatives at Old Dominion University's Center for Educational Partnerships (TCEP) was appointed the Education Section Secretary of the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS).
VAS is the fifth largest state, region, or city academy of science in the U.S.; it was founded in 1923 to promote the civic, academic, agricultural, industrial, and commercial welfare of the people of Virginia. Their members are active in STEM research and education and promote the advancement of science in the Commonwealth of Virginia by providing support for research projects and a platform for dissemination of research results.