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Article ItemCollege of Science launches Center for the Mathematics of Biosystems , article
The new center, officially launched in August, is a restructuring of the Interdisciplinary Center for Applied Mathematics, which was founded in 1987.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech researchers continue to innovate underwater robotics missions with support from the Office of Naval Research , article
For 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.
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Article ItemEngineering alumnus earns Los Angeles architectural award for renovations to historic theater , article
David Cocke ’80 led the revitalization of the Netflix Egyptian Theater to equip it with necessary safety upgrades.
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Article ItemPioneering veterinary scientist Margie Lee to deliver fall 2024 University Commencement address , article
Lee, 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.
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Article ItemRobust EPA grant funds collaborative study to halt the spread of diseases through wastewater , article
University Distinguished Professor Amy Pruden is co-leading a $3 million study to investigate how antibiotic-resistant bacteria and resistance genes spread from wastewater treatment plants into the environment. The goal is to reduce public health risks by improving wastewater treatment methods.
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Article ItemPhysics-based modeling identifies cross-pollination vulnerabilities for hemp farms , article
The relatively new industry has been challenged by wind-blown cross-pollination between neighboring hemp fields.
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Article ItemCadets highlighted the colors at the Virginia game , article
First-year Cadets Vince Manzo, Nolan Russell, and Daniel Chua received the flags at Saturday’s football game.
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Article ItemNew Provost’s Leadership Development Program teaches faculty to lead where they are , article
Only a few of the 22 faculty members in the eight-month Leading in Place cohort, launched this fall, are serving in formal leadership roles. But the Faculty Affairs–designed program embraces the idea that everyone is a leader — and that it's wise to cultivate leadership skills no matter your position.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech researcher receives collaborative grant to improve cancer therapies , article
Professor Padma Rajagopalan, industry partner Ramona Optics, and Wake Forest Medical School received a $2.4 million National Institute of Health Small Business Innovation Research grant to design 3D liver organoids using patient derived cells and new microscopy imaging technology.
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Article ItemElectrical and computer engineering earns high honors in U.S. News & World Report rankings , article
Virginia 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.
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Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Yan Chen talks about AI and peer instruction , article
Chen talked about the use of artificial intelligence to enhance teaching and peer instruction in classrooms. He shared the platform he and colleagues have created to do this, called VizPI, that aims to provide instructors with insights and recommendations to create a more engaging and personalized learning environment for students.
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Article ItemUsing investigative tools to fortify small business cybersecurity , article
Through the core skills of open-source investigation, Kurt Luther and his students helped local small businesses in the D.C. area fortify their cybersecurity.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech students take second place in commodity trading competition , article
Virginia Tech’s Commodity Investing by Students organization is the only student-run commodities trading group in the nation.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech joins Cyber SMART, a national industry-university research center , article
Virginia Tech brings its expertise in wireless communications, cybersecurity, engineering, and mathematics to the collaborative research center focused on cyber research and funded by the National Science Foundation.
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Article ItemA 3D printer could build your next home, affordably , article
In 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.
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Article ItemDecoding the arms of an octopus , article
Noel Naughton is part of a team that has modeled the mechanisms of an octopus’ arms, laying the groundwork for robotics that work the same way.
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Article ItemNational Science Foundation fellowship supports the future of flight , article
A recipient of the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, Garrett Asper is working to advance flight control systems for eVTOL aircraft.
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Article ItemVirtual reality simulates construction hazards for students , article
A 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.
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Article ItemResearch growth highlighted at Board of Visitors meeting , article
The 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.
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Article ItemPlanes in the air assess floods on the ground , article
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management called on the Uncrewed Systems Lab to map flood damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The interdisciplinary team of students used aerial data capture in comparison with existing open-source virtual maps.
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Article ItemVirginia Tech’s sustainability initiatives continue to grow , article
Recent sustainability accomplishments reflect Virginia Tech’s holistic commitment to creating a more sustainable future through strategic initiatives, innovative research, and collaborative efforts across the university.
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Article ItemSix Virginia Tech researchers among world's most highly cited , article
Wenjing 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.
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Article ItemResearch sponsorships and robust partnerships fuel upward trajectory , article
On Tuesday, members of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors were briefed on the status of the university’s diverse research portfolio and contributing factors to this upward trending trajectory.
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Article ItemIn memoriam: Wayne C. 'Bull' Durham, associate professor emeritus of aerospace and ocean engineering , article
Durham was a dedicated teacher, counselor, and advisor to many undergraduate and graduate students.
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Article ItemHoliday travel: Traffic expert offers advice for avoiding congestion , article
When should you leave and what should you consider when planning for holiday travel? Traffic expert Hesham Rakha from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute weighs in.
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