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    Proof-of-Concept Program funds 12 research projects , article

    In 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 , article

    The 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 , article

    Crawford'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
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    Unearthing 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 , article

    Ogliaruso, 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 , article

    In 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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    Graduate student tour guides offer visitors a glimpse of life at Virginia Tech , article

    The Graduate School recently revamped its campus tour program, enlisting 13 graduate students to guide visitors around Virginia Tech's campuses, answer questions, and share their passion.

    Date: Apr 28, 2023
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    Innovating around complex problems , article

    Virginia Tech inventors who contributed to the innovation ecosystem last year by disclosing 169 new innovations, executed 30 new license agreements with commercial partners, and created 10 new start-up companies, were honored at the second annual Celebrating Innovation event, last Monday.

    Date: Apr 28, 2023
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    What's Your Major? - Mathematics , video

    Ethan shares his studies in the traditional mathematics concentration and its applications to chemistry and other physical and quantitative sciences.

    Date: Apr 13, 2023
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    What's Your Major? - Chemistry , video

    Eleanor shares her studies in medicinal chemistry and her desire for an in-depth foundation in chemistry as she prepares to apply to medical school.

    Date: Apr 13, 2023
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    Chemistry’s Michael Schulz awarded National Science Foundation CAREER award , article

    The award, which begins in May, comes on the heels of Schulz receiving a U.S. Department of Energy Early Career Research Program award last year.

    Date: Apr 03, 2023
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    Developing synthetic polymers to study neurological diseases , video

    Whether he's working with undergraduates in their capstone lab or with graduate students in the Figg Research Group, Assistant Professor Adrian Figg is driven by a desire to develop polymers to study neurological diseases, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

    Date: Mar 15, 2023
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    Quantum researchers collide , article

    Researchers from departments across the university came together to discuss the current state and future possibilities of quantum research at the first Virginia Tech Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering symposium.

    Date: Mar 13, 2023
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    Revolutionizing the future of semiconductor technology , video

    Lina Quan's research group is envisioning the optical and electronic properties of emerging semiconductors for low-cost, transformative electronics and renewable energy applications.

    Date: Mar 09, 2023
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    Developing efficient and cost effective batteries for electric vehicles , video

    Researcher Feng Lin in the Department of Chemistry is working to develop technology to strengthen the domestic supply chain for advanced batteries that power electric vehicles. He wants to create batteries that are both cost effective and can hold a charge over thousands of power cycles.

    Date: Feb 23, 2023
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    Grants support new faculty partnerships with HBCUs , article

    Seed investments provide two years of startup funding to faculty members at Virginia Tech collaborating with colleagues at historically Black colleges and universities or other minority-serving institutions.

    Date: Feb 20, 2023
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    Sharing a contagious passion for chemistry , video

    Professor Joseph Merola grew up in an era when he got chemistry sets for Christmas. "And those were when chemistry sets had chemicals in them, and probably more dangerous chemicals than I should have been trusted with at the time," said Merola. Since then, he received his Ph.D. and worked for Exxon Research and Engineering Company. Today, he shares a contagious passion for chemistry with students at Virginia Tech.

    Date: Feb 17, 2023
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    Studying together, working together, learning together , video

    Spaces in the recently renovated Davidson Hall are bringing organic chemistry students together to study, learn and collaborate. "Organic chemistry is a subject where lone wolves don't really survive," said Senior Instructor Michael Berg. "Students have to learn together. And students teaching students is just absolutely wonderful."

    Date: Feb 08, 2023
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    Upcycling plastic polystyrene waste into commercial products , video

    Guoliang "Greg" Liu in the College of Science has developed a formula to upcycle polystyrene, a commonly used packaging material for food, electronics, and furniture. By converting these "hard-to-recycle" materials into liquid chemicals and upcycling them into high-value chemicals, they can now be used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and fragrance industries.

    Date: Feb 07, 2023
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    Chemistry’s Feng Lin awarded $2.95 million grant to develop new electric vehicle batteries , article

    Feng Lin, a Virginia Tech expert in the development of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, has been awarded a $2.95 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). His funding is part of a larger campaign announced this week by the DOE as it funds 12 U.S.-based projects with $42 million to strengthen the domestic supply chain for advanced batteries that power electric vehicles.

    Date: Jan 17, 2023

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