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Article ItemCategory: news directly from around campus Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308A turbofan engine arrives at Virginia Tech , article
A grant from the Department of Defense will help outfit the new test cell with instrumentation, making it ready for undergraduate research.
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Article ItemCategory: impact Five alumni inducted into Academy of Engineering Excellence , article
Only 190 graduates have received this top honor from the College of Engineering in recognition of their outstanding career achievements and meaningful impact in their fields.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Virginia Tech researchers develop new metallic materials using data-driven frameworks and explainable AI , article
Associate Professor Sanket Deshmukh and his team have designed a new alloy with superior mechanical properties using the supercomputing power of explainable artificial intelligence. Their findings, supported by funding from the National Science Foundation, were recently published in Nature’s npj Computational Materials.
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Article ItemCategory: news directly from around campus Computer science launches alumni academy at spring banquet , article
The Department of Computer Science presents its Distinguished Alumni Awards to graduates who exemplify Ut Prosim, technological excellence, and innovation in their workplaces and communities.
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Article ItemCategory: academics Class of 2025: Akshay Bansal becomes first Ph.D. graduate in quantum computing , article
"Like artificial intelligence, quantum technology offers a completely new approach,” Assistant Professor of Computer Science Jamie Sikora said. After several years of investment in faculty, students, and facilities, the Department of Computer Science is graduating its first Ph.D. student in the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing this May.
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Article ItemCategory: culture Afghan Dreamer, now a Virginia Tech student, reflects on movie about her team's triumphs , article
The new movie “Rule Breakers” tells the story of the first Afghan Girls Robotic Team, known as the Afghan Dreamers, and how the teammates overcame cultural, financial, and diplomatic obstacles to participate in international robotics competitions. One of them, Ayda Haydarpour, now studies computer science. She discusses what it's like having a movie about her experiences hit silver screens and streaming services.
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Article ItemCategory: news directly from around campus From microorganisms to Mars: Undergraduate research explores how to successfully grow crops in space , article
With support from the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, biological systems engineering senior Jessica Dodson looks to bridge synthetic biology and space agriculture, with potential applications for NASA and climate-resilient farming on Earth.
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Article ItemCategory: academics Undergraduate researchers win big at computer science showcase , article
Held annually, the Virginia Tech Undergraduate Research in Computer Science symposum highlights student-led research across a range of engineering disciplines, from advanced materials and biomedical applications to robotics, computing, and environmental innovation.
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Article ItemCategory: academics Class of 2025: Casey Munk is cracking the code for biomedical engineering and mechanics , article
Casey Munk seemed destined from the start to become a Hokie engineer. Now she's combining biomedical engineering and computer science to push the frontiers of human performance.
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Article ItemCategory: academics Class of 2025: April Sayers transfers engineering knowledge to inaugural programs , article
After transferring to Virginia Tech, April Sayers found her passion in biological systems engineering. Through research, leadership in ASABE, and service in the Defense Civilian Training Corps, she’s made a lasting impact.
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Article ItemCategory: academics Class of 2025: Reilly Oare named College of Engineering Outstanding Master's Student , article
Reilly Oare found her passion in using machine learning to improve stream habitat restoration. Her research helps environmental agencies make smarter decisions, while her love for the outdoors continues to inspire her work.
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Article ItemCategory: academics Class of 2025: Sydney Hulse's engineering dreams materialized , article
Sydney Hulse’s journey from a small town in Colorado to earning an engineering degree at Virginia Tech was once way outside of her comfort zone. But she’s embraced the challenge with curiosity and a little help from her materials science community.
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Article ItemCategory: academics Madison Rogers 'Matt' Earnest II honored with emeritus status , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 11 years, Earnest led the outreach activities associated with the Industrial and Systems Engineering Senior Design course and program, increasing the number of external business and industry contacts to more than 300 organizations and nearly 1,000 individuals.
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Article ItemCategory: academics Class of 2025: Tolulope 'Tolu' Odimayomi named Outstanding Graduate Student for the College of Engineering , article
Odimayomi is a dedicated researcher and mentor whose work in civil and environmental engineering combines scientific excellence with deep compassion.
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Article ItemCategory: academics Class of 2025: Michael 'Mikey' Harrigan finds purpose through innovation , article
Harrigan came to Virginia Tech inspired to pursue a career that would help people struggling with medical issues, such as his grandfather's battle with dementia. Combining neuroscience with computer science has given him powerful tools to pursue that goal.
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Article ItemCategory: impact Retired president of Toyota Racing Development David Wilson to deliver College of Engineering commencement address , article
Over the course of 35 years, Wilson, who earned a degree in mechanical engineering in 1984, transformed Toyota Racing Development from what he called “a modest Southern California speed shop” into a world-class motorsports engineering powerhouse.
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Article ItemCategory: academics Virginia Tech civil and environmental engineering students win Southern District Institute of Transportation Engineers Traffic Bowl for the first time in program history , article
Virginia Tech students clinched their first-ever Southern District title in the Traffic Bowl, a Jeopardy-style competition testing transportation knowledge to earn a spot at the national championship in Orlando this August.
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Article ItemCategory: academics Class of 2025: Jacob Davis is making giant leaps in advancing spaceflight missions , article
In his four years on campus, Davis has developed a strong passion for human spaceflight and fluid dynamics, forged professional and leadership skills, and worked with younger generations to bolster their interests in engineering and aerospace.
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Article ItemCategory: academics Class of 2025: Baiyi Zhang brings global perspective to computer science , article
From Ningxia to Northern Virginia, Zhang’s journey is marked by courage, curiosity, and the confidence he found at Virginia Tech.
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Article ItemCategory: news directly from around campus Industrial and systems engineering celebrates distinguished alumni and students , article
The Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering celebrated its annual banquet where departmental faculty, staff, students, and alumni gathered to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, including recognizing outstanding alumni.
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Article ItemCategory: research Researchers celebrated for innovating science for society , article
Virginia Tech faculty were recognized for their scholarship and ingenuity at Innovation and Partnerships’ fourth annual Celebrating Innovation event.
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Article ItemCategory: academics Student team ranks high in international uncrewed aerial vehicle competition , article
A team of Virginia Tech students is part of a global competition to create a new type of uncrewed aerial vehicle that could provide critical help in natural disasters.
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Article ItemCategory: campus experience The bridge between then and now: A Hokie family story , article
When Kaitlyn Ellis chose Virginia Tech, she was stepping into the setting of her parents’ love story. Discover how she found her own path on the same campus where it all began.
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Article ItemCategory: campus experience A combined 206 concerts later, these two Hokies will be front and center when Metallica rocks Lane Stadium , article
A dream comes true for former Virginia Tech athletes George Probst ‘95 and Jeff Holland ‘95 on Wednesday night when Metallica takes the stage at Lane Stadium for the band’s ongoing M72 World Tour.
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