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Virginia Tech researchers continue to innovate underwater robotics missions with support from the Office of Naval Research , articleFor more than two decades, Virginia Tech’s Center for Marine Autonomy and Robotics has been developing robots that can find what lies beneath the sea surface with the support of the Office of Naval Research.
Date: Dec 04, 2024 -
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Pioneering veterinary scientist Margie Lee to deliver fall 2024 University Commencement address , articleLee, a groundbreaking researcher and Virginia Tech alumna, will address graduates on Friday, Dec. 20. She serves as associate dean for research and graduate studies at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Date: Dec 03, 2024 -
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Cassell Guard boasts special courtship with basketball and Hokies , articleBasketball season marks the tipoff of another campaign for a devoted band of 1,200 game-day crazed students known as Cassell Guard — a group unwaveringly committed to creating nightmarish evenings for Virginia Tech opponents and lifting the Hokies to victory
Date: Dec 02, 2024 -
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Electrical and computer engineering earns high honors in U.S. News & World Report rankings , articleVirginia Tech's Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ranked at the No. 2 spot, highlighting Virginia Tech’s continued growth in research and reputation.
Date: Nov 27, 2024 -
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Greg Liu is in his element using chemistry to tackle the plastics problem , articleLiu, a professor in the Department of Chemistry, details how he converted plastic wrappers such as these into soaps and detergents in an article published by Nature Sustainability. The next step is to scale up his process and make it a continuous one, while, more importantly, making it cost effective.
Date: Nov 27, 2024 -
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The presidents’ caregiver , articleWhite House nurse Genevieve Herrell’s letters, cards, and photographs tell the untold story and share the often-overlooked contributions of the many individuals who work behind the scenes to support the nation's leaders. Her son, Greg Herrell, a 1975 Virginia Tech history alumnus, donated his mother's collection of White House memorabilia to University Libraries’ Special Collections and University Archives.
Date: Nov 25, 2024 -
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Using investigative tools to fortify small business cybersecurity , articleThrough the core skills of open-source investigation, Kurt Luther and his students helped local small businesses in the D.C. area fortify their cybersecurity.
Date: Nov 25, 2024 -
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Open forums set for finalists for dean of the Virginia Tech Honors College , articleThe new dean of the Honors College will replace Paul Knox, who announced his retirement in August after nearly 40 years of service to Virginia Tech.
Date: Nov 22, 2024 -
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A 3D printer could build your next home, affordably , articleIn an effort to find new solutions to ease the affordable housing crisis, Virginia Tech researchers are partnering with Virginia Housing to create 3D-printed concrete homes.
Date: Nov 22, 2024 -
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Becoming ‘robot-proof’: Conversation between presidents explores the future of education , articlePresident Tim Sands welcomed Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun for a discussion on AI in higher education.
Date: Nov 21, 2024 -
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Master Gardener volunteers reduce food insecurity by gleaning , articleMaster Gardener Volunteers of Hanover County, part of Virginia Cooperative Extension, are fighting food insecurity and reducing waste by collecting thousands of pounds of excess fresh produce for local food pantries.
Date: Nov 20, 2024 -
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Virtual reality simulates construction hazards for students , articleA collaboration between the University Libraries’ ARIES (Advanced Research in Immersive Environments and Simulations) and the College of Engineering Myers-Lawson School of Construction created a new approach to construction safety education.
Date: Nov 20, 2024 -
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Research growth highlighted at Board of Visitors meeting , articleThe board also approved a $2 million planning authorization to complete the design of a 12,500-gross-square-foot building at Lane to house the student-run Virginia Tech Rescue Squad.
Date: Nov 19, 2024 -
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Six Virginia Tech researchers among world's most highly cited , articleWenjing Lou, Walid Saad, Linsey Marr, Lina Quan, Kwok-Leung Tsui, and Viswanath Venkatesh are among the 2024 Clarivate™ Highly Cited Researchers list for demonstrating significant influence in their fields or across multiple fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade.
Date: Nov 19, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech and international team win global XPRIZE challenge , articleBiologist Julie Allen and team took first place in the $10 million XPRIZE Rainforest competition.
Date: Nov 18, 2024 -
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To the moon and back: Alumnus prepares for Blue Ghost Mission One , articleAlexander Kaplan, a 2017 aerospace engineering graduate, is the senior mechanisms lead for Firefly Aerospace’s upcoming mission.
Date: Nov 15, 2024 -
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Photos: Virginia Tech Science Festival draws thousands to Blacksburg campus , articleEach year, the Virginia Tech Science Festival celebrates science as a way of knowing by providing community members an opportunity to engage with university research.
Date: Nov 15, 2024 -
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Have a bounty of Virginia apples? Here’s how to keep them fresh longer , articleTo preserve them, you could make applesauce or pie filling — but with proper storage technique, you can also keep your apples fresh for eating through the winter.
Date: Nov 14, 2024 -
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For students, by students: New initiative aims to make Virginia Tech a leader in peer education , articleA new online academy, a community of practice, and an international journal are elevating how undergrads mentor, tutor, and coach students.
Date: Nov 13, 2024 -
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Research achievements and excellence honored during annual celebration , articleMore than 80 Virginia Tech faculty members were honored during the Celebrating Scholarly Distinction ceremony.
Date: Nov 13, 2024
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