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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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Experts available: Trump on trial, Iran attack on Israel, tax deadline, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week to discuss Donald Trump's historic trial, Iran's attack on Israel, tax deadline tips, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 15, 2024 -
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Problems with 3 Body Problem? Experts discuss physics, mathematics behind hit Netflix show , articleAdapted from the novels by Cixin Liu, the science fiction television series 3 Body Problem, the latest from the creators of HBO’s Game of Thrones, has become the most watched show on Netflix since its debut last month. Virginia Tech experts discuss how closely the story of 3 Body Problem adheres to the science that it’s based on.
Date: Apr 08, 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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Media Advisory: Virginia Tech students will deploy scientific weather balloons for NASA project during solar eclipse in Missouri , articleA team of students from Virginia Tech will launch high altitude scientific weather balloons along the total solar eclipse path in Missouri as part of the National Eclipse Ballooning Project for NASA. Media are invited to attend a public demonstration on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Poplar Bluff's Ray Clinton Park. The balloon launch takes place April 8.
Date: Mar 31, 2024 -
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Experts available: Collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge , articleVirginia Tech has experts available for interviews to discuss topics surrounding the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Topics include: bridge infrastructure, cargo ship safety functions, supply chain impact, economic impact, and regional transportation impact. To schedule an interview with any of our experts, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Mar 27, 2024 -
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Experts explain how AI is supercharging innovation , articleRapid moving advances in artificial intelligence have stirred controversy and debate, but they have all raised enticing prospects for supercharged technological innovation. Researchers at Virginia Tech who are exploring these frontiers can offer previews of the potential positive developments that could derive from AI.
Date: Mar 22, 2024 -
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Investigators collaborate to enrich undergraduate research experiences at Virginia Tech , articleDavid Schmale and Shane Ross teamed up with faculty at three minority-serving institutions to offer more students impactful, hands-on undergraduate research experiences.
Date: Mar 19, 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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2024 headlines in the news - Virginia Tech experts available , articleLooking ahead to 2024 headlines in the news, Virginia Tech has the following experts available for interviews to help with your reporting. Please let us know if you’re interested in connecting with any of them. Thanks for your consideration!
Date: Jan 24, 2024 -
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Experts available: SCOTUS to decide Trump case, Boeing incident, flu cases increasing, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jan 08, 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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Virginia Tech, Boeing partner to empower students in human-centered problem solving , articleRepresentatives from Boeing helped advise students throughout the semester. The partnership provided students with exposure to real-world challenges and industry perspectives, helping to prepare them for potential roles in technology and engineering.
Date: Dec 21, 2023 -
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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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AI—The good, the bad, and the scary , articleThere is no denying that Artificial Intelligence has changed our lives. However, some might argue if it’s for the better.
Date: Nov 14, 2023 -
Video ItemStability Wind Tunnel project seeks better data for aerodynamic models , video
The project is sponsored by NASA through their Transformational Tools and Technologies program. It's a part of a broader initiative to enable the aerospace industry to rely more on computer simulations for certifying aircraft. The Virginia Tech Stability Wind Tunnel generates highly documented aerodynamic data from experiments that can be used to test whether simulations are up to the task.
Date: Oct 31, 2023 -
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College of Engineering selects inaugural Dean's Fellows cohort , articleThe new program will help faculty and staff from across the college better understand how to take a project from ideation through implementation, and the first cohort will concentrate on graduate education, offering support to the college’s PROTEGE initiative.
Date: Oct 11, 2023 -
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Future Mitchell Hall brings promise for engineering research and experiential learning , articleOn Aug. 29, Virginia Tech Board of Visitors' Buildings and Grounds Committee approved the design review for Mitchell Hall, a state-of-the-art engineering and research building that will provide engineering students, faculty, and staff with innovative lab space and ample opportunities for experiential learning.
Date: Aug 29, 2023
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