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Results for: Sustainable Cities and Communities
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AI analysis inspired by ancient game gives cooling clues , articleSpray cooling is an effective way to cool hot machines for power plants, car engines, data centers, and more. Now, a research team led by Associate Professor Jiangtao Cheng is using AI to map how to optimize it.
Date: Jan 05, 2026 - -
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The why: In a family of water scientists, Ryan Pollyea finds his footing in the earth , articlePollyea and a team of undergraduate and graduate geology students at Virginia Tech are breaking ground every day, trying to unearth new ways to take large amounts of carbon dioxide generated mostly by industries, pumping it underground – usually at least two miles beneath the earth’s surface – and storing it to reduce its harmful effects on the atmosphere.
Date: Dec 04, 2025 - -
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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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Study finds unsustainable water use across the Rio Grande , articleOver half of the water used is unsustainable, depleting reservoirs and aquifers and leaving parts of the river dry, the study found. With agriculture using most of the water and snowmelt declining, urgent changes in farming and water management are needed to protect farms, cities, and ecosystems.
Date: Nov 21, 2025 - -
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In sync: International collaboration enhances automated vehicle safety tests , articleResearchers from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden’s AstaZero are working together to pioneer a new method aimed to standardized the evaluation of automated vehicle safety.
Date: Nov 20, 2025 - -
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Study to examine if water filters can improve health for households in rural Appalachia , articleBacked by a National Institutes of Health grant, a four-university research team led by Alasdair Cohen of Virginia Tech will test water filters in approximately 480 households across 10 counties in Southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.
Date: Nov 14, 2025 - -
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Wired for InnovationWhether advancing satellite communications, developing MIMO antenna arrays, or spearheading spectrum sharing, Virginia Tech researchers have consistently led the way. Their research continues to influence how we live, work, and connect every day.
Date: Oct 28, 2025 - -
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Veterinary professor promotes pathology without borders , articleFrancisco Carvallo teaches outside in the heat to spread veterinary knowledge to Nicaragua and other Latin American countries.
Date: Oct 28, 2025 - -
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Student sustainability proposals create a greener Blacksburg campus , articleStudents gain real-world experience and collaborate with campus stakeholders to help shape the university’s sustainability efforts through the Green RFP Program.
Date: Oct 16, 2025 - -
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Researcher develops tool to boost transit ridership in Virginia , articleSami Hasnine, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation and the and Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, is identifying and testing transportation demand management strategies to help Virginia agencies reduce car dependence, and build more sustainable, connected communities.
Date: Oct 07, 2025 - -
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National Security Institute field-tests specialized navigation software , articleAstraNav chose the university to test its patented magnetic field-based geolocation software, citing its strong reputation in both engineering and national security.
Date: Sep 15, 2025 - -
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Tripp Shealy awarded faculty fellowship , articleShealy is nationally recognized in the field of sustainable design in civil engineering with research and teaching centered around engineering that quickly responds to changing environmental conditions and community needs.
Date: Aug 28, 2025 - -
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But first, pizza: Team creates assistive robotics that can make you a meal , articleCould robots help those with mobility issues make a pizza? With support from the National Science Foundation, a team of Virginia Tech mechanical engineers are using robotic grippers and artificial intelligence to make that idea a reality.
Date: Jul 28, 2025 - -
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Gabriel Isaacman-VanWertz receives Walter L. Huber Research Prize , articleIsaacman-VanWertz, associate professor in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was recognized for his pioneering work blending chemistry, engineering, and public health to develop low-cost air quality sensors and empower communities to take action on pollution.
Date: Jul 22, 2025 - -
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Real estate company reaches new heights in drone use with Virginia Tech , articleCoStar Group Inc. recently passed the Federal Aviation Administration-approved means of compliance developed by the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership for drone operations over people. This will allow the company to use uncrewed aerial systems to capture some of its most accurate images to date.
Date: Jul 07, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech fog harp gets an upgrade , articleEngineering and industrial design faculty came together in 2018 to create the fog harp, a new approach for harvesting water from fog. Seven years later, the team has dramatically improved its design by developing a hybrid harvester that combines the best aspects of existing nets and harps.
Date: Jun 12, 2025 - -
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College of Architecture, Arts, and Design faculty tackle real-world challenges through research and creativity , articleFaculty are using college-funded research grants to develop innovative, community-focused projects that aim to improve everyday life through creative technology and collaboration.
Date: May 22, 2025 - -
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All aboard the future: New River Valley breaks ground on passenger rail , articleThe New River Valley Station in Christiansburg will restore passenger rail to the region for the first time since 1979. Service is slated to begin in 2027, offering sustainable, convenient trips to Washington, D.C., and destinations along the Northeast Corridor.
Date: May 02, 2025 - -
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New Virginia Tech Transit Center ushers in a new era of regional mobility and sustainability , articleLocated beside the Perry Street Parking Garage, the Transit Center now serves as the main hub for all Blacksburg Transit routes on the Blacksburg campus and provides space for the university's sustainable transportation efforts.
Date: Apr 30, 2025 - -
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Plants over plastics , articleResearchers make sustainable packaging more durable, offering a less-expensive, energy-efficient alternative to plastic.
Date: Apr 17, 2025 -
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