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Virginia Tech selected to lead $11.6 million research study for industrial decarbonization in the Roanoke Valley , articleThe project, dubbed Project CARDINAL, would prevent an estimated 50 million metric tons of carbon from going into the atmosphere in the next three decades.
Date: Nov 06, 2024 -
Video ItemMining engineering's blast day , video
First-year general engineering students visited Rockydale Quarries Corporation's Roanoke quarry to experience surface mining and a controlled blast.
Date: Oct 30, 2024 -
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Corps of Cadets alumni Ensign Claire Seibel, Capt. John Russell named Miami game Hokie Heroes , articleSeibel and Russell are both deployed in the Pacific Ocean on the USS Boxer.
Date: Sep 27, 2024 -
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Researcher develops technology to provide cleaner energy and cleaner water , articleA research team led by Wencai Zhang of the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering has received a $1.8 million grant from the Department of Energy to recover high-demand metals, such as lithium and rare earth elements, from produced water from the Marcellus Shale in the Appalachian Basin.
Date: Sep 05, 2024 -
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Bevlee Watford honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 1992, Watford is best known for being the founding executive director of Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity and the associate dean of equity and engagement.
Date: Sep 03, 2024 -
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Underground carbon storage project takes root , articleVirginia Tech is serving as the technical lead of the U.S. Department of Energy-funded project that aims to store more than 1.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year and reduce the risk and costs of future projects.
Date: Jul 31, 2024 -
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Summer interns unearth opportunities and skills across departments , articleThis summer, six students from four departments across Virginia Tech are working on interdisciplinary research projects in the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering.
Date: Jul 24, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Ryan Pollyea talks about geologic carbon sequestration , articleGeologic carbon sequestration is the process of permanently storing carbon dioxide thousands of feet below the Earth’s surface. Pollyea explained what types of rock this is currently known to work with, the efforts he and his colleagues are taking to expand this to other geologic regions, and the potential impact that could have for the environment and economics.
Date: Jun 03, 2024 -
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A hydrogen future could offer sustainable energy and economic growth for Appalachia , articleA $1.5 million grant will allow researchers to study the feasibility of underground hydrogen storage in already-depleted oil and gas fields throughout the region, bringing new economic and job opportunities.
Date: May 13, 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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Experts for 2024 Paris Summer Olympics , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews surrounding a variety of topics and research ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
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Mining and minerals engineering students and faculty attend the 2024 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Conference and Expo , articleMME students and faculty attended the SME MINEXCHANGE expo and conference, where several Virginia Tech students and faculty received awards and recognition.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
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Class of 2024: Reid Johnke finds a rock solid passion for mining , articleReid Johnke is the outstanding senior for the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering. Throughout his time at Virginia Tech, Johnke has taken advantage of the many opportunities for internships in the mining department. He plans to go into the industry upon graduation.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
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Bevlee A. Watford to deliver College of Engineering commencement address as Distinguished Alumni Speaker , articleAfter a career of achievements and impact at Virginia Tech, Watford will share her insight on navigating life’s transitions before retiring this summer.
Date: Apr 25, 2024 -
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Underground carbon storage top of mind for student team , articleEight Virginia Tech graduate students recently researched and created a plan for a carbon sequestration project off the coast of Louisiana as a part of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists’ EVOLVE Carbon Solutions Professional Program. Their impressive work led the global not-for-profit organization to select Virginia Tech as the host of its first virtual regional geoscience trivia contest.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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Experts available: Trump on trial, Iran attack on Israel, tax deadline, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week to discuss Donald Trump's historic trial, Iran's attack on Israel, tax deadline tips, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 15, 2024 -
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Green technology requires mined materials — and a workforce to meet demand , articleThe mining industry is booming as more minerals are needed to produce next generation technologies. At the same time, enrollment is down in mining engineering programs across the country. Can an industry already struggling to find and retain talent keep up with the demand?
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
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Collaborative effort explores moving power lines from overhead to underground , articleAfter receiving a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, a group of professors from the College of Engineering are working with Virginia Tech Electric Service on a project that explores ways of burying power lines underground in a safe, cost-effective manner.
Date: Mar 18, 2024 -
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Workforce ready , articleThe Center for Autonomous Mining Systems in Holden Hall looks like a sandbox, but this facility is preparing a new generation of mining engineers for a rapidly changing industry.
Date: Feb 29, 2024 -
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