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New Department of Energy facility to accelerate Virginia Tech research, impact , articleThe U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility has marked the start of construction for the Jefferson Lab Data Center, which will house its future High Performance Data Facility.
Date: Jun 16, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech ranked among top 15 percent of global universities by U.S. News & World Report , articleThe university tied for No. 285 out of more than 2,250 universities. The designation of best global university means that a university produced meaningful research and continues to receive recognition internationally.
Date: Jun 16, 2026 - -
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Rejecting the status quo when building future infrastructure , videoAssociate Professor Tripp Shealy grew up on the east coast, where his family owned a construction company. Helping out on job sites and the impact of coastal hurricanes eventually led to an interest in civil engineering and design. Shealy wants his students to think "in a different way" about construction and believes the future is in industrial prefabrication and distribution where we can quickly rebuild after hurricane events.
Date: Jun 15, 2026 - -
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Maury A. Nussbaum receives David F. Baker Distinguished Research Award , articleSeveral students were also among the honorees at the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers annual conference.
Date: Jun 15, 2026 - -
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New artificial intelligence minor launches this fall , articleThe interdisciplinary minor will give students in every major the opportunity to build artificial intelligence skills, explore ethical impacts, and use that information in fields ranging from business and public policy to music and filmmaking.
Date: Jun 14, 2026 - -
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What happens when AI writes software code? Researcher will use CAREER award to find out , articleMuhammad Ali Gulzar is studying how to keep artificial intelligence-generated software understandable, secure, and safe.
Date: Jun 11, 2026 - -
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Earthquake Resistant Structures | Engineering Explained , videoIs there such a thing as an earthquake-proof house? Why is it actually a good thing when certain parts of a building fail during an earthquake? What should you do to protect yourself if you're inside when the ground starts shaking? Matt Eatherton, a professor in civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech, studies how buildings behave during earthquakes and how to design them to be more resilient. Using advanced computational models, lab testing, and real-world assessments, Eatherton's research helps engineering specialists design safer structures and save lives. Want to learn more? Visit: https://go.vt.edu/up1O0
Date: Jun 10, 2026 - -
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Lifting up the next generation: Drone camp soars into its fifth year , articleThis year’s camp, offered June 14-19, will be attended by 40 rising seventh and eighth grade students from Virginia and beyond.
Date: Jun 09, 2026 - -
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Myers-Lawson School of Construction's 20th Anniversary , videoFor 20 years, the Myers-Lawson School of Construction has been shaping leaders in the nation’s critical construction industry. We spend an evening celebrating with the two visionary founders, A. Ross Myers and John R. Lawson II.
Date: Jun 05, 2026 - -
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From soil to salad: How engineers are tracking the hidden journey of listeria , articleJingqiu Liao is uncovering how dangerous bacteria like listeria survive in nature and food-processing environments. This work can help trace outbreaks faster and make fresh foods safer before they reach our kitchens.
Date: Jun 04, 2026 - -
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From concept to can: Inside ID Pro , videoAt Virginia Tech, students in the Interdisciplinary Projects (ID Pro) program are gaining real-world experience by working directly with industry partners. In this project, students collaborated with local company Wilderness Mountain Water, home to a rare flowing artesian water source, to tackle both engineering and branding challenges. From optimizing systems to designing a custom can and packaging for campus, students applied their skills across disciplines to bring ideas to life. This hands-on experience connects students from the College of Engineering, Food Science & Technology, and Creative Technologies with industry early in their academic journey, helping them build professional skills, take creative risks, and prepare for future careers. By working alongside faculty and industry experts, students learn what it takes to move a concept from idea to reality. See how collaboration, innovation, and experiential learning come together to shape the next generation of engineers and creators.
Date: Jun 04, 2026 - -
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Five outstanding alumni inducted into Academy of Engineering Excellence , articleThe College of Engineering inducted five new members into the Virginia Tech Academy of Engineering Excellence at its annual ceremony to celebrate careers that reflect innovation, leadership, and a lasting impact on the future of engineering.
Date: Jun 04, 2026 - -
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Researchers see potential benefits, astronomical challenges for orbital data centers , articleWhile operating data centers in low earth orbit could alleviate some of the issues they create on Earth, doing so also introduces a host of new challenges and costs.
Date: Jun 03, 2026 - -
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Bart Raeymaekers named a fellow of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers , articleRaeymaekers is an internationally recognized expert in the science of surface engineering.
Date: Jun 03, 2026 - -
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Partnering to improve roadways , videoVirginia Tech Transportation Institute is collecting data for a new validation system for traffic speed deflectometers — specialized trucks equipped with sensors that continuously measure how much a road bends under the vehicle's weight while driving at highway speeds, providing structural assessments of a road without requiring lane closures. The work is sponsored by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and is part of a 27-state effort to collect more accurate pavement data so states can improve pavement maintenance, save money, and be more efficient.
Date: Jun 03, 2026 - -
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New research uses sound waves to mimic atomic behavior and advance computing , articleBy controlling microscopic sound waves with electrical signals, researchers hope to pave the way for smaller and more efficient quantum and microwave technologies.
Date: Jun 03, 2026 - -
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Graduate students work on U.S. Secret Service drone detection project , videoMaster of Engineering students in the Institute for Advanced Computing developed a drone detection system over the course of the academic year for the U.S. Secret Service. The student's work is part of the project-based learning program, which offers M.Eng students the opportunity to tackle real-world problems in an academic setting.
Date: Jun 02, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech, Children’s National create pediatric AI innovation hub to speed research, care , articleThe hub brings together clinicians, researchers, and data scientists to speed the development of artificial intelligence technologies designed specifically for children.
Date: Jun 02, 2026 - -
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10 inducted into national Edward A. Bouchet Honor Society , articleThe university is one of 19 partners with Bouchet Society chapters across the nation.
Date: Jun 01, 2026 - -
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Environmental engineers reshape understanding of airborne pollution particles , articleNew research reveals that the microscopic particles behave more like M&Ms than uniform droplets, with chemically distinct outer shells that could change how scientists predict air quality, pollution spread, and climate impacts.
Date: May 29, 2026 -
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