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Physics-based modeling identifies cross-pollination vulnerabilities for hemp farms , articleThe relatively new industry has been challenged by wind-blown cross-pollination between neighboring hemp fields.
Date: Dec 02, 2024 -
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National Science Foundation fellowship supports the future of flight , articleA recipient of the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, Garrett Asper is working to advance flight control systems for eVTOL aircraft.
Date: Nov 20, 2024 -
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In memoriam: Wayne C. 'Bull' Durham, associate professor emeritus of aerospace and ocean engineering , articleDurham was a dedicated teacher, counselor, and advisor to many undergraduate and graduate students.
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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Virginia Tech researcher explores collision avoidance with space debris , articleThe NASA-funded project proposes nontraditional strategies to prevent predicted collisions without adding to the accumulation of space junk.
Date: Aug 01, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech student design team takes top honors at NASA RASC-AL forum , articleOf the fourteen university teams competing, the team from Virginia Tech placed first in their theme, as well as the top place overall.
Date: Jun 18, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech tackles navigation solutions for safe, uncrewed aircraft surface operations , articleThe NASA funded research is a collaboration with multiple universities and industry partners that has the potential to set industry standards for autonomous commercial aviation and beyond.
Date: Jun 03, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Patrick Corrigan embodies the spirit of Ut Prosim , article Date: Apr 24, 2024 -
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Engineering junior Jayden Warren earns Patti Grace Smith Fellowship , articleWarren is the first Virginia Tech student to be honored by the prestigious fellowship program, which connects leading aerospace companies with talented Black students seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
Date: Apr 02, 2024 -
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Next generation of energetic materials to be developed at Virginia Tech , articleThe Department of Defense has awarded the university $3 million to research new additive manufacturing processes to develop safer and more efficient energetic materials.
Date: Feb 29, 2024 -
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Two aerospace engineering students among Aviation Week’s ‘20 Twenties’ , articleVirginia Tech’s Eszter Anna Varga and Lucy Waite have been recognized as top university talents to watch in the field of aerospace engineering.
Date: Feb 12, 2024 -
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Kevin Shinpaugh named AIAA associate fellow , articleShinpaugh is a professor in the Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering and a member of the Center for Space Science and Engineering Research.
Date: Jan 25, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech and university partners aim to protect, toughen, and augment transportation navigation systems , articleInterferences in global navigation satellite systems, such as jamming and spoofing, have the potential to cause widespread delays in supply chains and cascading failures across GPS-timing-based networks.
Date: Jan 04, 2024 -
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2023 class of Astronaut Scholars includes two Hokie engineers , articleUndergraduates Brandon Tapia and Lucy Waite have earned spots as Astronaut Scholars. The annual honor recognizes exceptional students in science, technology, engineering, and math for initiative, creativity, and excellence in their chosen fields.
Date: Nov 29, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech’s Stability Wind Tunnel selected as a NATO Common Research Wind Tunnel , articleOf the four global facilities selected, the Stability Wind Tunnel is the only one at an educational institution, allowing engineering students to take part in international research.
Date: Aug 18, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech leads multi-institution research on polymeric solid fuel combustion , articleUniversity partners will conduct experiments and develop computational models that detail how a variety of solid fuels will burn in various flow conditions.
Date: Jun 23, 2023 -
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Upcoming solar eclipses offer experiential learning opportunities for future engineers , articleVirginia Tech is among 50 university teams participating in NASA's scientific ballooning research mission during upcoming eclipses in October and April.
Date: Jun 20, 2023 -
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NASA grant funds aeroacoustic research to develop quieter vertical lift air vehicles , articleAs noise levels in urban spaces swell, a multi-university partnership seeks to turn down the volume on urban air mobility vehicles. To address key challenges facing the future of air transport, NASA has awarded $5.7 million to the partnership as part of the agency’s University Leadership Initiative.
Date: May 18, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech, George Mason University partner to develop networking infrastructure for satellite constellations , articleIn a project funded by the National Science Foundation, researchers will develop an open-source cyber-infrastructure and new space-based networking technology intended to forge connections among satellite networks around the globe.
Date: May 15, 2023 -
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Class of 2023: Eszter Varga blazes her own trail, brings other female engineers with her , articleDespite the lack of opportunities for women in STEM in Varga's native Hungary, this spring, she will become one of the first Hungarian women to obtain a degree in aerospace engineering. Along the way, she has used her journey to uplift others and empower other women in engineering.
Date: Apr 25, 2023 -
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E2E program enables undergraduates to research sustainability in aerospace and propulsion , articleHoused under the Pratt & Whitney Center of Excellence, the English-2-Engineering program continues to expand student interest and perspective in aerospace and propulsion after celebrating its one-year milestone.
Date: Apr 18, 2023 -
Video ItemSmart prosthetic sockets aim to improve comfort and performance , video
Individuals with an amputation unavoidably find that throughout the course of the day, fit and comfort of their prosthetic device degrades due to volume loss in the residual limb.This volume loss can lead to pain, skin irritations, and soft tissue injuries. Associate Professor Michael Philen (Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering) and Professor Michael Madigan (Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering) have teamed to combine their respective expertise in smart materials and biomechanics. They are working to develop new prosthesis technology that provides a higher level of comfort and mobility for the wearer.
Date: Apr 03, 2023 -
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Student-built Ut ProSat-1 satellite set for flight , articleThis flight – designed, built, and operated by students – represents the next generation of the ThickSat launched in February 2021, incorporating lessons learned and upgrading specific deployable structures and materials technologies.
Date: Feb 22, 2023 -
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Mathieu Joerger lauded with multiple honors from the Institute of Navigation , articleThe organization presented Joerger, an assistant professor in the Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, with the Colonel Thomas L. Thurlow Award and the Samuel M. Burka Award.
Date: Feb 20, 2023 -
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Alan J. Brown receives ASNE Harold E. Saunders Award for Lifetime Achievement , articleThroughout his four-decade career, Brown has actively helped to develop the next generation of naval engineers.
Date: Feb 16, 2023 -
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Two Hokies among 2022 class of Astronaut Scholars , articleUndergraduates Lennon Headlee and Tim Proudkii have earned spots in the 2022 class of Astronaut Scholars and have been recognized as exceptional students in science, technology, engineering, and math for initiative, creativity, and excellence in their respective fields of study.
Date: Dec 19, 2022 -
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Todd Lowe named fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers , articleThe organization includes more than 90,000 members in 135 countries worldwide, with only about 3 percent of members becoming fellows.
Date: Dec 01, 2022 -
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Instrumentation expands capabilities at Center for Research and Engineering in Aero/Hydrodynamic Technology , articleThe new high-speed camera system is part of a second phase in building optical flow measurement capabilities at the Stability Wind Tunnel, Advanced Propulsion and Power Laboratory, and Cavitation, Propulsion and Multiphase Flow Laboratory.
Date: Nov 30, 2022 -
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Engineering graduate student Terelle Cadd named one of Aviation Week’s ‘20 Twenties’ , articleCadd has been recognized as one of the top university talents to watch in the field of aerospace engineering.
Date: Sep 13, 2022 -
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It’s a sweep: Virginia Tech clinches top three places at NASA Aeronautics University Design Challenge , articleAfter a yearlong effort to explore the use of urban air mobility and regional air mobility vehicles within a firefighting scenario, three Virginia Tech capstone design teams swept the top three spots at this year’s NASA Aeronautics University Design Challenge.
Date: Aug 30, 2022 -
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With instrumentation upgrades and modernization, Virginia Tech’s towing tank facility is primed for engineering research , articleWith an award from the Office of Naval Research through the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP), the towing tank boasts a new high speed carriage and instrumentation to to perform innovative, non-traditional experiments.
Date: Jul 12, 2022 -
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Engineer Joseph Schetz leaves behind five decades of impact on Virginia Tech community , articleFor more than 50 years, Virginia Tech and the aerospace and ocean engineering department have been the beneficiary of Schetz’s vision, initiative, scholarship, and service.
Date: Jun 24, 2022 -
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Ella Atkins appointed head of the Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering , articleAtkins joins Virginia Tech from the University of Michigan, where she held the position of professor in aerospace engineering. Her research portfolio integrates artificial intelligence and robotics into aerospace applications and autonomous systems.
Date: May 13, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Terelle Cadd named Outstanding Senior for the College of Engineering , articleCadd faced academic, financial, and cultural hurdles on his path to a degree. Those who know him credit his exceptional drive, character, and dedication to develop as a world-class engineer and leader as he approaches the finish line.
Date: May 02, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech’s Orbital Launch Vehicle Team celebrates successful launch in California , articleTwo years since its last launch, the undergraduate design team has been building toward its long-term goal of putting a launch vehicle into low Earth orbit.
Date: Feb 15, 2022 -
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Yao Fu receives two early career awards to investigate fractures and cracking behaviors of additively manufactured metals , articleWith two prestigious research awards, Fu hopes to advance the understanding of the material’s behavior in corrosive environments and how future design and manufacturing processes can prolong the material’s service life in aerospace and marine applications.
Date: Jan 26, 2022 -
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Eric Paterson honored with 2021 William H. Webb Medal , articleFor more than a century, the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers has recognized technical achievements, leadership, and commitment via its peer-driven Medals Program, recognizing individuals who stand out and truly make a difference in their profession.
Date: Nov 23, 2021 -
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Triathlons keep engineering professor at the top of his game , articleOutside of the classroom, Professor Chris Roy spends his free time training for and competing in triathlons, recently competing in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship.
Date: Nov 18, 2021 -
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Mark Psiaki honored with the Johannes Kepler Award from the Institute of Navigation , articleThe Johannes Kepler Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Institute of Navigation’s Satellite Division.
Date: Oct 26, 2021 -
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Passion for sailing gives master’s student Hugh Dougherty a competitive edge , articleDougherty had the unique opportunity to race among elite and seasoned sailing crews aboard Hypr Volvo Open 70 in the 49th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race.
Date: Oct 01, 2021 -
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Robert Canfield appointed interim department head for Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering , articleIn 2008, Canfield joined the Virginia Tech aerospace and ocean engineering program as a professor. In addition to serving as the assistant department head for academic affairs, he is an active member of the program’s structures group.
Date: Sep 29, 2021 -
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Eric Paterson appointed the inaugural executive director of the Virginia Tech National Security Institute , articlePaterson has served as interim executive director for the Ted and Karyn Hume Center for National Security and Technology for over two years and has led the Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering as department head for almost 10 years.
Date: Sep 29, 2021 -
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Mission accomplished: RockSat-X team witnesses experiment launched into space , articleIn August, the NASA Terrier-Improved Malemute sounding rocket successfully launched into space, carrying projects developed by undergraduate students from eight community college and university teams as part of the national RockSat-X program.
Date: Sep 28, 2021 -
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Ocean engineers continue to optimize design and performance of autonomous underwater vehicle , articleThrough this multiyear partnership, Virginia Tech students have the opportunity to see the product move from the concept stage all the way to testing in the sea.
Date: Aug 27, 2021