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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Feng Lin talks about the chemistry of better batteries , articleLin broke down some of the current challenges to mass producing an effective and affordable battery, and shared his thoughts on the potential for coal in helping overcome these hurdles.
Date: Nov 27, 2023 -
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Highly Cited Researchers 2023: Lina Quan , articleAn assistant professor of chemistry in the College of Science, Quan was one of six Virginia Tech researchers recently named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list. Quan's research focuses on the optical and electronic properties of emerging semiconductors.
Date: Nov 26, 2023 -
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External fellowships open doors for graduate students , articleGraduate students likely are familiar with the ways in which their colleges, programs, and labs provide financial support for them, but they may be far less aware of funding sources beyond Virginia Tech.
Date: Nov 17, 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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Academy of Data Science Discovery Fund names 2023-24 award recipients , articleThe Academy of Data Science Discovery Fund, which was established in 2021, supports the use of data science in interdisciplinary research.
Date: Nov 06, 2023 -
Video ItemEmily Gentry receives Academy of Data Science Discovery Fund award , video
Emily Gentry, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, has been named the recipient of a research award from the Academy of Data Science Discovery Fund. She discusses her current project, which aims to discover and phenotype new dietary phytochemical metabolites in humans.
Date: Oct 27, 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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Landmark $50 million gift to dramatically expand health sciences research at Virginia Tech , articleThe Richmond-based Red Gates Foundation committed $50 million to the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC to accelerate health sciences research at Virginia Tech. The gift is among the largest ever made to the university.
Date: Sep 12, 2023 -
Video ItemFrom Sparks to Breakthrough: Upcycling plastic waste into usable materials with Greg Liu & his lab , video
Discover the innovative work of Greg Liu and his lab, where plastic waste finds a new purpose. Through a novel process, discarded plastics are chemically transformed into fatty acids, a versatile component found in everyday products like soap. Join us to learn how this simple yet impactful approach is paving the way for a more sustainable future.
Date: Sep 11, 2023 -
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In its seventh year, College of Science Dean’s Discovery Fund supports new research efforts , articleThe Lay Nam Chang Dean’s Discovery Fund recently announced research awards to support projects that include the discovery of non-opioid pain killers, wildlife disease, a mobile app for rural parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and bat guano. This year's awarded grants exceed $120,000.
Date: Aug 23, 2023 -
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An unexpected way to upcycle: Plastic waste transforms into soap , articleGuoliang “Greg” Liu of the Department of Chemistry has discovered a new method of recycling plastics — from milk cartons, food containers, and plastic bags — into soap. The method: Heat the long carbon chains in the plastics then quickly cool them.
Date: Aug 10, 2023 -
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Optimizing electric vehicles , article Date: Aug 09, 2023 -
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Zooming in on microplastics , articleThese tiny particles are creating big challenges worldwide and are at the core of emerging fields of study for researchers, including many at Virginia Tech.
Date: Jul 19, 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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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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Chemistry’s Daniel Crawford receives 2023 Cottrell STAR Award , articleCrawford's work models molecules by computer, a process that helps determine the handedness of molecules isolated from plants and animals and found to have beneficial health effects.
Date: May 18, 2023 -
Video ItemUnearthing molecules for non-addictive pain medications , video
Assistant Professor Emily Mevers and her students are dedicated to discovering natural products from under-explored environmental niches. Her team is currently studying a millipede that could potentially lead to a replacement for opioids and other pain-relief medications. "Seventy percent of your drugs that you take, that are prescribed to you, are actually from nature," said Mevers. "We're hoping to develop a new, non-addictive analgesic — something to treat pain."
Date: May 08, 2023 -
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In memoriam: Michael Ogliaruso, professor emeritus of chemistry , articleOgliaruso, professor emeritus of chemistry at Virginia Tech, was inducted into Virginia Tech’s Academy of Teaching Excellence in 1979 and won the university’s William E. Wine Award for Teaching Excellence in 1984.
Date: May 05, 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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