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Video ItemCategory: research Will space junk ever fall back to Earth? , video
On this episode of Engineering Explains… What is space junk or space debris? Is it dangerous? What is the future of space junk? Does space junk or debris eventually come back to earth? Are we collecting, tracking, or removing space junk? Samantha Parry Kenyon shares her expertise on space instrumentation and space debris. With a number of organizations and companies planning on launching large amounts of satellite systems, the amount of real estate inside of low-Earth orbit is called into question. By designing satellites with the intent of burning up in the atmosphere during the end of their life cycle, we can create a safer, cleaner area around Earth's atmosphere. Curious about space? Learn more below: https://www.space.vt.edu/
Date: Apr 28, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: research What is quantum computing? , video
On this episode of Engineering Explains: Do quantum computers even exist yet? How does quantum computing work? What is the software for quantum computers like? What are the applications of quantum computing? What kinds of companies are investing in this new technology? If you're asking yourself any of these questions, Sumeet Khatri is here to help! Sumeet is an assistant professor in the department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech working on all things quantum. Quantum computers have a variety of uses in a few big industries ranging from chemistry to finance. In the video, Sumeet discusses the past, present, and future of quantum computing, and debunks popular misconceptions from science fiction. Learn more about Sumeet's work here: https://website.cs.vt.edu/people/faculty/sumeet-khatri.html
Date: Apr 03, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: research What is a Raspberry Pi? , video
On this episode of Engineering Explains… What is a Raspberry Pi? Where are Raspberry Pis used? Why is it called Raspberry Pi? Is pie involved? Christiana Chamon Garcia shares her expertise on these widely used microprocessors. Raspberry Pis are widely available and open source for people to use for educational projects and hobbyist activities to industrial automation and more. Virginia Tech provides current and prospective students with resources and training to learn more about how Raspberry Pis and similar microcontrollers work. See more below: https://lib.vt.edu/create-share/prototyping-studio.html
Date: Mar 13, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Day in the life: Biological Systems Engineering , video
Spend a day with Maggie Scarborough, a senior in Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. Previously, she went to Nepal on a study abroad program to help build irrigation canals for a remote village. Between her hobbies and on-campus job, Maggie spends her time working on group projects in Protein Engineering and Senior Design, as well as getting hands-on, interactive experiences in her Field Methods class.
Date: Feb 14, 2025 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Histotripsy: What is it and how does it work? , video
On this episode of Engineering Explains… What is histotripsy? Where is histotripsy available? What are the side effects? Is it only for the liver? Can it be used in other applications? Eli Vlaisavljevich provides his expertise on the fascinating field of non-invasive cancer therapy! While bubbles, clouds, and funny looking speakers may sound imaginary, histotripsy is the real deal. By using targeted ultrasound frequencies, it provides a friendlier alternative to the traditional radiation or surgical counterparts, creating a safe, highly precise tool for treating more than just cancer. Want to know more about what histotripsy is? See Eli's lab below: https://ultrasound-lab.beam.vt.edu/
Date: Feb 13, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Class of Fall 2024: 1 Word Q&A , video
Students in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech answer questions about how they're feeling before they walk across the stage at Cassell Coliseum.
Date: Jan 13, 2025 -
Video ItemCategory: impact From novice to NASCAR: David Wilson, TRD, and the power of a team , video
David Wilson's journey from Virginia Tech Engineering student to NASCAR wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. After a tough decision to leave the Corps of Cadets, he later abandoned the comfort of corporate America and moved across the country for a job with Toyota Racing Development (TRD). 35 years later, Wilson has grown the once small racing garage for Toyotas into a world-class racing company and will be retiring from his role as president of TRD at the end of 2024. Watch as he reflects on the influences of Virginia Tech, the Army, and his powerful team.
Date: Dec 16, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: academics How does GPS work? , video
Why is my GPS signal so weak? When will we get reliable GPS indoors? Why doesn't my GPS watch track my runs accurately? What even is GPS? On this episode of Engineering Explained, Mathieu Joerger, an assistant professor within the Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at Virginia Tech, discusses what you need to know when it comes to the small little receivers in our devices, and the big transmitters in the sky. Learn more about Mathieu and the labs he's a part of here: https://www.aoe.vt.edu/people/faculty/joerger/personal-page.html
Date: Dec 04, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Virginia Tech’s Department of Engineering Education celebrates 20 years of impact , video
With cutting-edge research at the doctoral level and experiential learning at the undergraduate level, Virginia Tech’s Department of Engineering Education leads the field preparing students to solve the world’s most complex problems. As an R1 institution and land-grant university, Virginia Tech aims to be a leader in STEM scholarship programs and implementing solutions across the U.S. that will give all students access to an engineering education. Faculty and Ph.D. research in engineering education contributes to, and even creates, such initiatives at the individual, local, national, and global level, often setting the bar for other engineering programs.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Building Irrigation Canals in Nepal With the Help of Virginia Tech Engineers , video
This past summer, Biological Systems Engineering and Aerospace Engineering Students at Virginia Tech spent time abroad in Nepal building irrigation systems for the village of Dumba. These canals provide important access to nearby water, making them essential for Dumba's local economy, food production, agriculture, and crop yield.
Date: Sep 06, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Launching Off at Virginia Tech Drone Camp , video
This year, in Virginia Tech's Imagination 3 Drone Camp, a STEM camp that provides engineering for kids, K-12 students built their own drones and model rockets to launch at the end of the week. The camp, hosted by the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED), equipped students with model rocket kits, along with drone building and flying, providing broader exposure to Aerospace Engineering.
Date: Aug 29, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Engineering Welcome Week: New Hokies! , video
New Hokies! Welcome to one of the best engineering schools in the country! Virginia Tech's newest Hokies and undergraduate students arrived last weekend to participate in the annual Welcome social event. We asked students some short questions to see how they were feeling.
Date: Aug 29, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience High school students compete in Engineering Olympics at Virginia Tech's Pathways Camp , video
This year at the Pathways Camp, hosted by the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity, high school students participated in their own "Summer Engineering Olympics" where teams of students worked together to create models that competed against each other in each activity. Competitions included: filtration, paper airplanes, catapults, wind turbines, bridges, rubber duck rafts, and lego chariots. The winners were concluded based upon build quality, performance, and how well they followed the rules. Thumbnail by Peter Means.
Date: Jul 12, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: academics K-12 students build cameras from scratch at Virginia Tech's Imagination Camp , video
This year at Virginia Tech's Imagination Camp, K-12 students learn to solder and create digital cameras from scratch. During the week-long camp, hosted by the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity, the students work together to assemble and troubleshoot until they have a finished, functional product to take home with them at the end of camp.
Date: Jul 08, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Virginia Tech Engineering Class of 2024: 1 word Q&A , video
Students in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech answer questions about how they're feeling before they walk across the stage at Cassell Colosseum to receive their degrees.
Date: May 15, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience College of Engineering Outstanding Senior: Julia Riley , video
“My journey at Virginia Tech has been an incredibly fulfilling one, that continues to remind me that the unexpected parts of life can sometimes be the most rewarding” Julia Riley wouldn’t change a thing about her time at Virginia Tech. Her various research opportunities, connecting with women in STEM and her mom’s cancer diagnosis has continued to shape her career plans and fuel her passion for learning.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Planting the CEED for Community , video
For more than 30 years, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) has supported college and K-12 students through a community of people-powered academic and summer programs driven by mentorship and guidance. The programs, such as Summer STEP, C-Tech², and more, assist underrepresented engineering students through the pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate curriculum. After creating the center in 1992, Associate Dean of Equity and Engagement and Director of CEED, Bevlee Watford, reflects on the organization’s growth and its impact on the Virginia Tech community past and present.
Date: May 03, 2024