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Virtual solar system transforms young learners into astronauts , articleWith support of a National Science Foundation grant, a team of developers in the Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations program in University Libraries is using virtual reality to develop an interactive universe. In the experience, users become virtual astronauts and move through space to visit all of the celestial bodies in our solar system.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
Video ItemUsing exoskeletons to lighten the load for construction workers , video
Faculty and Ph.D. students in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering are researching the effectiveness of exoskeletons in real-world construction applications with hopes of improving the quality of life for workers.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
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Mastering manufacturing systems through gameplay , articleThe Game, a longtime and well-loved learning tool in industrial and systems engineering, underwent a digital makeover and received the Innovation in Education Award from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers at the 2023 IISE Conference.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech named a top-20 public university in latest U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Colleges report , articleThe U.S. News & World Report 2023-24 Best Colleges rankings came out today, and Virginia Tech was ranked as one of the top public universities nationally. The university also made a big jump in the social mobility category, which factors in the graduation rates of economically disadvantaged students, and received high marks in the areas of engineering and computer science.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
Video ItemVirtual solar system launches young learners into orbit , video
A team of developers with the Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations (ARIES) program in University Libraries is using virtual reality technology to develop an interactive solar system. The virtual experience is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2024, and will then become an exhibit at the Science Museum of Western Virginia.
Date: Aug 31, 2023 -
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A balancing act: Engineers combine wearable sensors and training to help reduce trip-induced falls , articleProfessor Michael Madigan and Ph.D. candidate Youngjae Lee with the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering are seeking cost-effective and accessible solutions to the common problem.
Date: Aug 04, 2023 -
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Tom Winters ’86 fosters a sense of unity through endowed scholarship , articleSince 2018, Tom and Shauna Winters have watched the recipients of their endowed scholarship flourish, resulting in an indescribable feeling they want other alumni to experience.
Date: Jul 31, 2023 -
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In memoriam: Bill Sullivan, professor emeritus in industrial and systems engineering , articleSullivan, who taught industrial and systems engineering at Virginia Tech for 12 years, is remembered for his significant contributions to research and his mentorship to peers and students.
Date: Jul 17, 2023 -
Video ItemPreventing fall-induced injuries through research , video
Professor Michael Madigan and graduate students in the Occupational Ergonomics and Biomechanics Lab want to keep people safe — in particular, they want to prevent fall-induced injuries. "We're not training general balance ability," said Madigan. "We're focusing very specifically on the quick reactions and movements that we all have to execute after we trip or slip."
Date: Jul 07, 2023 -
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Summer research program invites students to experience 'golden days as your genuine self' , articleThe Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program offers undergraduates from all over the nation a glimpse of the Hokie graduate experience — where students can work on research with faculty advisors and show up as their most genuine selves.
Date: Jul 06, 2023 -
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Research programs help researchers leap higher , articleThe Commonwealth Cyber Initiative’s Cybersecurity Research Engagement Program seeds research efforts at the intersection of data, autonomy, and security.
Date: Jun 06, 2023 -
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Don Taylor earns prestigious award for career contributions to industrial, systems engineering , articleTaylor, executive vice provost and Charles O. Gordon Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech, received the Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Industrial Engineering Award from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the organization.
Date: Jun 02, 2023 -
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College of Engineering inducts six members into Virginia Tech Academy of Engineering Excellence , articleEstablished in 1999, the academy celebrated its newest class in April and brought its total membership to 179 alumni who have achieved exceptional career successes.
Date: May 12, 2023 -
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Class of 2023: Mohannad Elhamod and Alli Rossi-Alvarez named Graduate Students of the Year , articleThe award recognizes students for their character, service, outstanding contributions, and academic achievements.
Date: May 05, 2023 -
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Seed funding enables researchers to address environmental and societal challenges , articleFor its signature seed funding program, the Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment has awarded up to $30,000 each to seven interdisciplinary teams.
Date: May 03, 2023 -
Video ItemDisciplines merge in engineering capstone course , video
Undergraduates from a variety of disciplines are working side-by-side in the College of Engineering's Interdisciplinary Senior Design Capstone course. "At the minimum, we'd like the students to really start to appreciate what other disciplines can do," said Collegiate Assistant Professor David Gray.
Date: May 02, 2023 -
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Future cybersecurity leaders showcase research , articleUndergraduate and graduate students from across Southwest Virginia presented their cybersecurity research projects at the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Student Researcher Showcase on April 3.
Date: Apr 27, 2023 -
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Lack of access to clean water impacts economic and health disparities , articleAn interdisciplinary research team aims to quantify the economic and health implications of using multiple water sources, such as natural springs and bottled water, when in-home water is not accessible or the quality is questionable.
Date: Apr 26, 2023 -
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Pre-Tenure Pandemic Course Relief Program gives faculty what COVID-19 stole: time , articleThe Office of Faculty Affairs awarded 49 early-career faculty members course releases designed to help them catch up after pandemic setbacks.
Date: Apr 21, 2023 -
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Seed funding jump-starts 20 transdisciplinary projects , articleSmall grants from the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science lay the groundwork for big success stories.
Date: Feb 15, 2023
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