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Virginia Tech researcher receives collaborative grant to improve cancer therapies , articleProfessor 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.
Date: Nov 27, 2024 -
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Erdogan Kiran honored at international conference for pioneering contributions to supercritical fluids , articleWith adjustable properties under pressure, supercritical fluids are used in a wide range of applications, from decaf coffee, to the processing of pharmaceuticals, and even the foam used in sneakers.
Date: Nov 06, 2024 -
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Researcher develops technology to provide cleaner energy and cleaner water , articleA research team led by Wencai Zhang of the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering has received a $1.8 million grant from the Department of Energy to recover high-demand metals, such as lithium and rare earth elements, from produced water from the Marcellus Shale in the Appalachian Basin.
Date: Sep 05, 2024 -
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Summer interns unearth opportunities and skills across departments , articleThis summer, six students from four departments across Virginia Tech are working on interdisciplinary research projects in the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering.
Date: Jul 24, 2024 -
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Mining and minerals engineering students and faculty attend the 2024 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Conference and Expo , articleMME students and faculty attended the SME MINEXCHANGE expo and conference, where several Virginia Tech students and faculty received awards and recognition.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Reid Johnke finds a rock solid passion for mining , articleReid Johnke is the outstanding senior for the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering. Throughout his time at Virginia Tech, Johnke has taken advantage of the many opportunities for internships in the mining department. He plans to go into the industry upon graduation.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
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Researchers develop a new way to safely boost immune cells to fight cancer , articleResearchers in the College of Engineering explore a cancer immunotherapy treatment that involves activating the immune cells in the body and reprogramming them to attack and destroy cancer cells. This therapeutic method frequently uses cytokines, small protein molecules that act as intercellular biochemical messengers and are released by the body's immune cells to coordinate their response.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Brandon Tapia is engineering a greener future , articleBrandon Tapia is the outstanding senior for the Department of Chemical Engineering. He plans to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to pursue his Ph.D. in chemical engineering upon graduation.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
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Wind turbine blades get a sustainable upgrade , articleWith a $2 million grant from the Department of Energy, researchers from Virginia Tech have pioneered processes to make this sustainable energy source even more efficient. The research team will be using new methods of additive manufacturing, computational design, and a recyclable, high strength thermoplastic material.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
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Class of 2024 Neeti Gandhi named Outstanding Doctoral Student for the College of Engineering , articleNeeti Gandhi has been named the 2024 Outstanding Doctoral Student for the College of Engineering. She is currently pursuing her PhD in chemical engineering, and she plans to go into the biotechnology industry upon graduation.
Date: Apr 01, 2024 -
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New spatial profiling approach maps out discoveries for future brain research , articleResearchers in the College of Engineering have developed a powerful, cost-effective method to create a comprehensive map that takes into consideration not just the biology of the brain, but the specific location where the biology occurs.
Date: Mar 19, 2024
