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Earthquake Resistant Structures | Engineering Explained , videoIs there such a thing as an earthquake-proof house? Why is it actually a good thing when certain parts of a building fail during an earthquake? What should you do to protect yourself if you're inside when the ground starts shaking? Matt Eatherton, a professor in civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech, studies how buildings behave during earthquakes and how to design them to be more resilient. Using advanced computational models, lab testing, and real-world assessments, Eatherton's research helps engineering specialists design safer structures and save lives. Want to learn more? Visit: https://go.vt.edu/up1O0
Date: Jun 10, 2026 - -
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College of Engineering recognizes 2026 Torgersen Graduate Student Research Excellence Award winners , articleFour master's and four Ph.D. students received the awards, which are given to students whose research makes significant contributions to their fields.
Date: May 01, 2026 - -
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How the concrete canoe team builds a boat that shouldn't float , videoThe concrete canoe team designs and races a fully functional canoe made from a lightweight, carefully engineered concrete mix, balancing buoyancy and strength.
Date: Apr 15, 2026 - -
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Tornado resistant structures | Engineering Explained , videoCan you tornado-proof a house? What is a downburst? What can you do to protect yourself during a tornado warning? Monica Arul, assistant professor in the The Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech, studies tornado damage on structures and resistance to wind using wind-tunnel and computational experiments. Using real-world damage assessments and experience on the ground at these sites, Arul's research helps save lives. Want to learn more? Visit: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/03/eng-cee-wind-hazard-mitigation.html
Date: Mar 31, 2026 - -
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Drone strikes in Middle East highlight need for better defense at home, says expert , articleEric Jacques, who is leading a cross-disciplinary effort at Virginia Tech to design ways to protect people and infrastructure on the ground from drones without relying on costly and dangerous active electronic countermeasures, discusses how recent events in the Middle East reverberate here at home.
Date: Mar 12, 2026 - -
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Online programs receive high marks in latest U.S. News and World Report rankings , articleThe online master's degree programs within the College of Engineering were ranked in the top 20 nationally for the third straight year by U.S. News and World Report, while the Master of Information Technology earned a second consecutive top-10 ranking.
Date: Jan 27, 2026 - -
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Engineering, computer science programs rank among world’s best , articleIn the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, the university's engineering program is ranked 85th in the world, while the computer science program is listed in the 101-125 range.
Date: Jan 23, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Andrew McCoy talks about 3D printing homes , articleMcCoy shared the current landscape of housing in Virginia and how this emerging technology might be harnessed to reduce costs and improve efficiency. He broke down how the process works, the challenges of attempting to shift to it, and how he and his colleagues are working to overcome those hurdles.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
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Capt. Josh Levine named Miami game Hokie Hero , articleLevine '16 is deployed to Panama as the group engineer of the Joint Security Cooperation Group-Panama.
Date: Nov 20, 2025 - -
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Capt. Alex Tucker, Capt. Timothy Teh named Hokie Heroes for the California game , articleTucker is deployed to Ali Al Saleem Air Base in Kuwait and Teh is deployed to U.S. Central Command’s military region in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria.
Date: Oct 22, 2025 - -
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Five faculty members elected to the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine , articleThe new members are Cayelan Carey, William "Bill" Hopkins, Liwu Li, Hesham Rakha, and Julie Ross.
Date: Sep 30, 2025 - -
Video ItemCivil and environmental engineering: A day in the life , video
Follow a day in the life of Andrew Donaldson ’25, a Virginia Tech civil engineering student and recent graduate of the Charles E. Via Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. From early-morning classes to band practice and hands-on engineering projects, Andrew balanced campus life with competitive teamwork. He was a key member of Virginia Tech’s concrete canoe team, which earned second place at the 2025 ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition. After graduation, Andrew launched his engineering career at WDP. 🎓 Thinking about majoring in civil engineering or wondering what student life is like at Virginia Tech? Learn more here: https://cee.vt.edu/
Date: Sep 05, 2025 - -
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Alumni leaders of industry spotlight: Young Ho Chang ’87 , articleChang's path from the Virginia Department of Transportation to CEO of ATCS was built on dedication to leadership, community service, and continuous learning.
Date: Feb 26, 2025 - -
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MIT program earns top 5 ranking from U.S. News and World Report , articleU.S. News & World Report released its 2025 Best Online Programs and Virginia Tech’s Master of Information Technology was ranked fourth nationally while the College of Engineering's overall online master’s degree programs came in at tied for No. 18.
Date: Jan 21, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech research continues to grow federal support , articleVirginia Tech was responsible for almost half of the growth in federally sponsored research expenditures in Virginia’s institutions of higher education in fiscal year 2023, according to the National Science Foundation’s latest Higher Education Research and Development survey.
Date: Dec 17, 2024 - -
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A 3D printer could build your next home, affordably , articleIn an effort to find new solutions to ease the affordable housing crisis, Virginia Tech researchers are partnering with Virginia Housing to create 3D-printed concrete homes.
Date: Nov 22, 2024 - -
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Holiday travel: Traffic expert offers advice for avoiding congestion , articleWhen should you leave and what should you consider when planning for holiday travel? Traffic expert Hesham Rakha from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute weighs in.
Date: Nov 18, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech students' water-sampling drone innovation takes them to Malawi and Rome , articleTraditional sampling methods require workers to wade into potentially contaminated waters. A drone does the same work much more safely.
Date: Nov 15, 2024 - -
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Cadets chosen to highlight the colors at the Duke game , articleCadets Patrick Droney and John Elam will travel with the Hokies to receive the flags at Saturday’s football game.
Date: Nov 15, 2024 - -
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Senior Airman Travis Miller named Georgia Tech game Hokie Hero , articleMiller, a Corps of Cadets alumnus, is deployed to Kadena Air Base in Japan with the 27th Fighter Squadron.
Date: Oct 26, 2024 -
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