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Article ItemVirginia Tech senior design team benefits from industry, alumni engagement , article
Industry partnerships and alumni support propelled a senior design team in the college of engineering to top honors at an international conference.
Date: Dec 20, 2024 -
Article ItemIn memoriam: Wolter 'Wolt' J. Fabrycky, John L. Lawrence professor emeritus, industrial and systems engineering , article
Fabrycky, an esteemed researcher, professor, and pioneer in the field of systems engineering, passed away in Blacksburg on Nov. 6.
Date: Dec 17, 2024 -
Article ItemTech and tactics unite to outsmart stealthy submarines , article
Funded by a grant from the Office of Naval Research, a collaboration between Virginia Tech and the United States Naval Academy aims to ensure the Navy can make the best use of its resources to track enemy submarines in vast ocean areas while staying ahead of emerging threats.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 -
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Article ItemVirginia Tech researchers publish real-time data to understand what happens when people lose their balance , article
The study concludes that among older adults, voice recorders are effective at capturing the circumstances and context in which they lost their balance and potentially fell, without relying on recall later.
Date: Sep 26, 2024 -
Article ItemTwo Virginia Tech students win James W. Barany Awards from Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers , article
Aziz Malouche and Katy Sloan, both 2024 graduates from Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering, received honors.
Date: Aug 22, 2024 -
Article ItemNew research strikes the balance between hearing perception and hearing protection , article
Virginia Tech researchers developed a portable training technology to help military personnel maintain auditory situational awareness while using hearing protectors.
Date: Aug 06, 2024 -
Article ItemInnovative modeling aims to curb teen drunken driving fatalities , article
A Virginia Tech researcher has published findings as part of a collaborative grant that is shedding new light on the complex issue of drinking and driving among teens and young adults in the U.S.
Date: Jul 29, 2024 -
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Article ItemResearch aims to improve data quality in manufacturing, seeking 'golden data' , article
In an era when artificial intelligence and machine learning are key to advancing technology, researchers want to ensure they’re fueled for success with high-quality data.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
Article ItemSait Tunc receives NSF CAREER award to optimize health care systems for equitable outcomes , article
Tunc, assistant professor at Virginia Tech, has received over $500,000 for this five-year project to innovate health systems and improve wellness outcomes.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
Article ItemMeet the women challenging systems in engineering , article
In celebration of International Women's Day, the women of the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering reflect on their careers and share wisdom for the next generation of women and girls in engineering.
Date: Mar 07, 2024 -
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Article ItemGoing viral: New models show how human behavior influences pandemic trends , article
Research published in the Health Affairs journal found including human behavior in pandemic modeling is a pivotal factor in predicting outcomes, revealing that cultural factors can drastically shape COVID-19's impact and mortality rates.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
Article ItemAlumni-driven scholarships pave the way for summer interns , article
Funding provided by alumni of the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering enables students to get real-world experience and lessens financial burdens.
Date: Nov 17, 2023 -
Article ItemMastering manufacturing systems through gameplay , article
The Game, a longtime and well-loved learning tool in industrial and systems engineering, underwent a digital makeover and received the Innovation in Education Award from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers at the 2023 IISE Conference.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
Article ItemA balancing act: Engineers combine wearable sensors and training to help reduce trip-induced falls , article
Professor Michael Madigan and Ph.D. candidate Youngjae Lee with the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering are seeking cost-effective and accessible solutions to the common problem.
Date: Aug 04, 2023 -
Article ItemIn memoriam: Bill Sullivan, professor emeritus in industrial and systems engineering , article
Sullivan, who taught industrial and systems engineering at Virginia Tech for 12 years, is remembered for his significant contributions to research and his mentorship to peers and students.
Date: Jul 17, 2023 -
Article ItemClass of 2023: Mohannad Elhamod and Alli Rossi-Alvarez named Graduate Students of the Year , article
The award recognizes students for their character, service, outstanding contributions, and academic achievements.
Date: May 05, 2023