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Alumni foster academic advancement through the Moraco Challenge , articleBy increasing the College of Engineering’s endowment, donors support junior faculty and graduate student research with immediate access to funding.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Bevlee A. Watford to deliver College of Engineering commencement address as Distinguished Alumni Speaker , articleAfter a career of achievements and impact at Virginia Tech, Watford will share her insight on navigating life’s transitions before retiring this summer.
Date: Apr 25, 2024 -
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Study abroad experience in Panama gets well-connected boost , articleA new study abroad program provides students with opportunities to explore global logistics and infrastructure through exclusive access to influential leaders and real-world projects. The transformative experience, made possible by a well-connected alumna, showcases the value of combining academic rigor with intercultural learning.
Date: Apr 25, 2024 -
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Bridging the software-hardware divide , articleWith applications that require more robust processing speed and efficiency, the pressure is on to make every server in every data center work harder. Under the auspices of a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program award, Huaicheng Li's group will work to bridge the gap between emerging hardware technologies and the needs of modern software applications.
Date: Apr 24, 2024 -
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Alumnus plays large role in designing Innovation Campus’ future , articleSven Shockey, graduate of Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture, leads the team responsible for the contemporary design of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus’ first building in Alexandria, Virginia.
Date: Apr 24, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Joseph O'Such got hands-on with his education , articleHands-on experiences have transformed Joseph O’Such’s undergraduate career at Virginia Tech. From working on tunnel-boring machines as the lead hardware engineer with the student-led Diggeridoos team to getting a head-start on his career as a solutions architect intern at Amazon Web Services (AWS), O’Such gained a new perspective on computer science and engineering from experiences outside the classroom.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
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Innovation, entrepreneurship, and service celebrated , articleVirginia Tech celebrated faculty-led accomplishments in innovation, entrepreneurship, and service at the annual Celebrating Innovation event, held at the South End Zone Club in Lane Stadium.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
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In memoriam: Arvid Myklebust, professor emeritus of mechanical engineering , articleMyklebust was a pioneer in the field of computer-aided design, establishing centers for the burgeoning technology around the country.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
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Synergy Conference sparks graduate students' networking and skills development , articleThe inaugural Synergy Conference, an event hosted by the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity, focused on stimulating the New River Valley workforce, building community connections across STEM fields, and developing graduate students for their lives beyond their degree journey.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
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State leaders appointed to semiconductor alliance steering committee , articleJoe Benevento, Swanka Burnette, Sean Mallon, and Raul “Danny” Vargas bring a wealth of expertise and experience to VAST, reinforcing its commitment to advancing semiconductor technology in the region and beyond.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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Experts available: Trump trial opening statements, TikTok bill, SCOTUS homeless case, avian flu, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week on the Trump trial, House Speaker debate, avian flu, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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Underground carbon storage top of mind for student team , articleEight Virginia Tech graduate students recently researched and created a plan for a carbon sequestration project off the coast of Louisiana as a part of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists’ EVOLVE Carbon Solutions Professional Program. Their impressive work led the global not-for-profit organization to select Virginia Tech as the host of its first virtual regional geoscience trivia contest.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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Researchers develop a new way to safely boost immune cells to fight cancer , articleResearchers in the College of Engineering explore a cancer immunotherapy treatment that involves activating the immune cells in the body and reprogramming them to attack and destroy cancer cells. This therapeutic method frequently uses cytokines, small protein molecules that act as intercellular biochemical messengers and are released by the body's immune cells to coordinate their response.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Master’s Student Ayden Cohn: presenting a better future for nuclear reactors , articleAyden Cohn has excelled in the field of nuclear engineering, and his efforts have earned him the title of Outstanding Master's Student in the College of Engineering.
Date: Apr 18, 2024 -
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Six Virginia Tech faculty elected AAAS Fellows , articleThe newly elected lifetime fellows represent the fields of biological sciences, chemistry, medical sciences, and engineering followed by neuroscience and physics.
Date: Apr 18, 2024 -
Video ItemIDPro's interdisciplinary "Bacon Team" , video
A team of students and faculty are working together in the Interdisciplinary Projects class (IDPro) to help characterize and optimize an industrial bacon press for a food-processing equipment manufacturer.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
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Wind turbine blades get a sustainable upgrade , articleWith a $2 million grant from the Department of Energy, researchers from Virginia Tech have pioneered processes to make this sustainable energy source even more efficient. The research team will be using new methods of additive manufacturing, computational design, and a recyclable, high strength thermoplastic material.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
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Scholars program advances research on individual and social challenges , articleFive interdisciplinary teams were awarded up to $30,000 from the Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment Scholars Program to address critical individual and social concerns and compete for additional funding from external agencies.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
Video ItemEngineering major wins top prize as students shine in Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize , video
The 2024 Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize offered a dazzling array of poetic excellence, featuring original writings by students, faculty authors, and University Distinguished Professor Emerita Nikki Giovanni. Congratulations to all of the finalists and shoutout to the the three winning poets! Caroline Foltz, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, English, 3rd place Emily Paquette, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, animal and poultry sciences, 2nd place Ayah Ali, College of Engineering, general engineering, 1st place By placing in the Top 3, Ali won $1,500, Paquette won $800, and Foltz won $500 prizes.
Date: Apr 17, 2024
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