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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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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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Semiconductor experts and leaders converge at CHIPS for Virginia Summit , articleMore than 100 leaders from higher education, industry, and government came together to discuss the group effort needed for the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States to lead in semiconductor manufacturing during the CHIPS for Virginia Summit.
Date: Jul 21, 2023 -
Video ItemStudents, faculty and industry sponsors come together at TurboLab , video
It's not uncommon to find undergraduates working side by side with industry sponsors at Virginia Tech's TurboLab, a propulsion-focused research facility that began in the 1970s. We have all sorts of different people who do research at APPL, ranging from undergrads to graduate students, we have some full time researchers and also faculty," said John Gillespie, a Ph.D. student and research associate. "Everybody makes their contribution, which is really cool."
Date: Jul 13, 2023 -
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Leveling up the Space Domain Awareness Telescope , articleAlong with relocating the telescope to the roof of a building in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, the team made improvements to the telescope’s imaging and motion capabilities.
Date: Jul 05, 2023 -
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Leading shipbuilder funds hands-on learning experiences and scholarships , articleA gift from Fincantieri Marine Group has made it possible for six Virginia Tech students to work alongside faculty members on 10-week summer research projects. The company’s support allowed the university’s Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program to provide financial assistance to the students during internships over the summer and into the 2023-24 academic year.
Date: Jun 30, 2023 -
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Commonwealth Cyber Initiative funds $700,000 in experiential learning projects to support Virginia students , articleThe Commonwealth Cyber Initiative is investing in seven experiential learning projects, giving students crucial cybersecurity, on-the-job training in areas such as privacy protection and mobile software development.
Date: Jun 26, 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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Ocean engineering expert offers perspective on the missing Titanic submersible , articleThe search continues for a tiny submersible lost in the North Atlantic. The 22-foot vessel, called Titan, had set out with five men on board to explore the wreckage of the Titanic when contact was lost. Stefano Brizzolara, codirector of the Virginia Tech Center for Marine Autonomy and Robotics, shared insights on the challenges facing the submersible and the searchers.
Date: Jun 21, 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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Joint research team develops laser-optical technology to measure turbofan engine thrust , articleResearchers from Virginia Tech and Pratt & Whitney are working toward in-flight application of FRST, an optical instrumentation technique that is less intrusive and more cost-effective than traditional sensors and probes.
Date: Jun 19, 2023 -
Video ItemThe sky's the limit for new aircraft technology , video
Members of the Nonlinear System Laboratory are testing new algorithms for flight control and atmospheric science at Virginia Tech's Kentland Experimental Aerial Systems (KEAS) Laboratory, where faculty and student researchers develop and prove new uncrewed aircraft technologies.
Date: Jun 13, 2023 -
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William Devenport appointed Alumni Distinguished Professor , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1985, Devenport has championed experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate engineering students.
Date: Jun 13, 2023 -
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Proof-of-Concept Program funds 12 research projects , articleIn its fourth year, LINK + LICENSE + LAUNCH’s program has funded 12 teams led by Virginia Tech researchers with a total of $600,000 in funding.
Date: Jun 02, 2023 -
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Four undergraduate students awarded 2023 Goldwater Scholarships , articleThe students, representing both the College of Science and the College of Engineering, are among 413 college students from across the United States receiving the prestigious scholarship.
Date: May 19, 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.
Date: May 18, 2023 -
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Cybersecurity research aims for impact at Virginia Tech , articleThe Commonwealth Cyber Initiative in Southwest Virginia is investing in researchers working at the intersection of data, autonomy, and security. Proposals for the next round of Cybersecurity Research grants are due June 9.
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
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