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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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Earth Day 2024: Experts available to discuss environmental issues and how to solve them , articleThe 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 -
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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 -
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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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Class of 2023: Jack Reynolds is kind of a pro , articleClass of 2023's Jack Reynolds receives doctorate in Chemical Engineering.
Date: Dec 13, 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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A dynamic duo: How machine learning is helping make new discoveries in polymer chemistry , articleVirginia Tech researchers have produced and identified undiscovered catalyst reactions that can help create more sustainable polymers.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
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Department of Chemical Engineering receives $3.5 million award to study impact of adolescent exposure to opioids , articleThe five-year, $3.5 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse will fund the department's pioneering research to understand how adolescent exposure to opioids may contribute to opioid addiction.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
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A catalyst for change: New research aims to design atomically efficient and selective catalysts , articleA team led by chemical engineering Professor Ayman Karim has been awarded $1.8 million from the National Science Foundation to observe how single atom catalysts change and evolve during a reaction. The goal is to capture how artificial intelligence can help model these chemical structures and build high-fidelity models that can be used on a larger, more complex scale in the future.
Date: Oct 31, 2023 -
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Collaborative study focuses on using computer algorithms to find molecular adaptations to improve COVID-19 drugs , articleMoving through all the phases of the study would not have been possible without extensive cross-departmental collaboration.
Date: Oct 18, 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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William Ducker named Robert E. Hord Jr. Professor in Chemical Engineering , articleA member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 2008, Ducker has made a number of game-changing and high-impact contributions to the fields of colloid and surface science.
Date: Sep 22, 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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Graduate student team wins award for innovative 3D-printed water filter design , articleThree interdisciplinary graduate students in the macromolecular science and engineering program won an international Digital Manufacturing Challenge award for their design.
Date: Jul 18, 2023 -
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New faculty advisor but same student focus in chemical engineering , articleAssociate Professor Stephen Martin has stepped forward to replace Y.A. Liu, longtime faculty advisor for the Virginia Tech chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
Date: Jun 16, 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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Class of 2023: Yasmin Farzan named Outstanding Senior for the College of Engineering , articleIn Farzan’s undergraduate career, diversity has been her watchword. From courses of study, undergraduate research, and student organizations to community service and plans for future degrees, she has packed in as many experiences and classes as possible.
Date: May 05, 2023
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