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Article ItemRevolutionary lubricant prevents friction at high temperatures , article
Through a multi-university collaboration, researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered a new, solid lubricating mechanism that can reduce friction in machinery at extremely high temperatures, well beyond the breakdown temperature of traditional solid lubricant such as graphite.
Date: Jan 31, 2025 -
Article ItemAlumni-driven Moraco Fellowship Challenge fuels engineering research and innovation , article
With only seven fellowships remaining, alumni donors are seeing how their support fuels cutting-edge research.
Date: Jan 13, 2025 -
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Article ItemExperts available: Silver, gold or a lump of coal, history of wreaths, budgeting, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week on a variety of holiday-related topics. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Dec 16, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech experts provide holiday season tips and insights , article
Virginia Tech has a plethora of experts representing many disciplines available for interviews on a variety of holiday-connected topics and research. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech researcher receives collaborative grant to improve cancer therapies , article
Professor 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 -
Article ItemErdogan Kiran honored at international conference for pioneering contributions to supercritical fluids , article
With 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 -
Video ItemStudent organizations convene for Stroubles Creek cleanup , video
The Society of Plastics Engineers Student Chapter at Virginia Tech teamed up with the Environmental and Water Resources Institute Chapter at Virginia Tech to help clean up Stroubles Creek and the Duck Pond watershed.
Date: Oct 29, 2024 -
Article ItemBuilding a COMPASS to navigate future pandemics , article
An $18 million grant announced by the National Science Foundation (NSF) will bring together five universities and more than 20 researchers, academics, and public health experts to establish the Virginia Tech-led Center for Community Empowering Pandemic Prediction and Prevention from Atoms to Societies (COMPASS).
Date: Aug 22, 2024 -
Article ItemChristopher McDowell named Joseph H. Collie Professor , article
McDowell has extensive industrial experience in the production and business aspects of chemical and biochemical products as well as significant industrial management experience.
Date: Aug 02, 2024 -
Article ItemSummer interns unearth opportunities and skills across departments , article
This 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 -
Article ItemBreaking barriers: Researchers analyze how a chemical process could help recycle a common plastic waste , article
The research team identified chemical recycling processes that remove additives, impurities, and colorants from polyethylene terephthalate, commonly referred to as PET. The processes can allow for a greater percentage of the plastic to be recycled than with the current mechanical recycling processes.
Date: May 13, 2024 -
Article ItemProfessor emeritus wins prestigious national award from the American Chemical Society , article
S. Ted Oyama is the 2023 recipient of the George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum Chemistry.
Date: May 13, 2024 -
Article ItemGary Whiting honored with emeritus status , article
Gary Whiting, professor of practice of chemical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor of practice emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemResearchers develop a new way to safely boost immune cells to fight cancer , article
Researchers 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 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Brandon Tapia is engineering a greener future , article
Brandon 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 -
Article ItemWind turbine blades get a sustainable upgrade , article
With 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 -
Article ItemEarth Day 2024: Experts available to discuss environmental issues and how to solve them , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews to speak on issues ahead of Earth Day on April 22, 2024. Those topics include the environment, energy, infrastructure, invasive species, food waste artificial intelligence, sustainability, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024 Neeti Gandhi named Outstanding Doctoral Student for the College of Engineering , article
Neeti 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 -
Article ItemNew spatial profiling approach maps out discoveries for future brain research , article
Researchers 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
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