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Class of 2025: Sydney Hulse's engineering dreams materialized , articleSydney Hulse’s journey from a small town in Colorado to earning an engineering degree at Virginia Tech was once way outside of her comfort zone. But she’s embraced the challenge with curiosity and a little help from her materials science community.
Date: May 12, 2025 - -
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Diagnosing a dud may lead to a better battery , articleA team of chemists found a way to see into battery interfaces — tight, tricky spots buried deep inside the cell have long frustrated battery designers.
Date: Apr 01, 2025 - -
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National Academy of Inventors names seven senior members , articleAlaa Algargoosh, Anna Duraj-Thatte, Jonas Hauptman, Brook Kennedy, Guoliang "Greg" Liu, Roop Mahajan, and Danfeng "Daphne" Yao were among 162 emerging inventors from across the nation to make up the 2025 class of senior members for the National Academy of Inventors.
Date: Feb 24, 2025 - -
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Revolutionary lubricant prevents friction at high temperatures , articleThrough a multi-university collaboration, researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered a new, solid lubricating mechanism that can reduce friction in machinery at extremely high temperatures, well beyond the breakdown temperature of traditional solid lubricant such as graphite.
Date: Jan 31, 2025 - -
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Medals and minerals: Nancy Ross’ banner year , articleAmong the many awards and honors bestowed on her over the past few months, geoscientist Ross received the prestigious 2024 Roebling Medal.
Date: Nov 07, 2024 - -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Guoliang 'Greg' Liu talks about turning old plastic into soap , articleLiu discussed his journey in sustainability and the innovative process of converting plastic waste into soap.
Date: Nov 04, 2024 - -
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The Kroehling Advanced Materials Foundry, run by Professor of Practice Alan Druschitz, recently assisted the National Museum of the Marine Corps in creating replica pieces for a new exhibit. Druschitz and Virginia Tech student Victoria Rambo created molds of the metal missile fins, then poured molten metal into the molds to create lightweight replicas for the museum.
Date: Oct 16, 2024 - -
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Researchers develop 'organ on a chip' for better drug testing , article$2 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health made it possible to 3D-print synthetic models, which mimic part of the human brain and could replace the use of animals in developing treatments.
Date: Jul 18, 2024 - -
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Generous engineering scholarship encourages undergraduates in materials science , articleThe Henryk and Bharti Temkin Foundation donated $50,000 to provide experiential learning opportunities for students through mentorship and research in this crucial field.
Date: Jun 17, 2024 - -
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Holden Hall earns LEED Gold certification from U.S. Green Building Council , articleHolden Hall is the 24th Virginia Tech facility to become LEED certified and the ninth to earn LEED Gold certification.
Date: May 10, 2024 - -
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Class of 2024: Victoria Rambo's Passion found at Virginia Tech's foundry , articleWomen make up only 17 percent of those working in primary metals and fabricated metal products. Victoria Rambo is hoping to spark change and encourage more women to pursue the materials science and engineering major by sharing her experience.
Date: May 10, 2024 - -
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Class of 2024: Aliya Kaplan named outstanding graduate in materials science and engineering , articleAliya Kaplan named the 2024 outstanding graduate in materials science and engineering.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 - -
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Researchers develop a new way to safely boost immune cells to fight cancer , articleResearchers in the College of Engineering explore a cancer immunotherapy treatment that involves activating the immune cells in the body and reprogramming them to attack and destroy cancer cells. This therapeutic method frequently uses cytokines, small protein molecules that act as intercellular biochemical messengers and are released by the body's immune cells to coordinate their response.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 - -
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Six Virginia Tech faculty elected AAAS Fellows , articleThe newly elected lifetime fellows represent the fields of biological sciences, chemistry, medical sciences, and engineering followed by neuroscience and physics.
Date: Apr 18, 2024 - -
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Experts expanding the reach of engineering research , articleOne of the advantages of the research enterprise at Virginia Tech lies in its blend of experts with budding inventors. By employing specialists who both innovate and teach, a full body of knowledge is being passed on to the next generation of engineers.
Date: Apr 03, 2024 - -
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Competing for a cause , articleDepartments in the College of Engineering were challenged to reach maximum participation on Giving Day last year. In 2023, materials science and engineering, Myers-Lawson School of Construction, and civil and environmental engineering won a collective $50,000 that has supported students' opportunities.
Date: Jan 09, 2024 - -
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Class of 2023: Greg Hahn is doing big things - and printing them in 3D , article Date: Dec 14, 2023 - -
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Researchers secure $2 million grant to develop airborne pathogen-monitoring technology , articleWith the funding, Bahareh Behkam and her team will use the funding to develop engineered living systems for indoor air monitoring.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 - -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Feng Lin talks about the chemistry of better batteries , article
Lin 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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