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Mining for talent: Carter Machinery supports training a next-generation workforce , articleThrough support from the heavy equipment company, engineering students will be well equipped to lead the mining workforce into the future.
Date: May 15, 2026 - -
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Carter Machinery bolsters collaboration with Virginia Tech Engineering on workforce development , videoThis kickoff event celebrated the growing collaboration between Carter Machinery and Virginia Tech, highlighting a shared commitment to shaping the future of mining and quarrying through innovation, education, and industry collaboration. Faculty, industry leaders, and students from mining and minerals engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, and the Myers‑Lawson School of Construction came together to explore interdisciplinary projects and emerging career pathways. Speakers discussed the industry’s urgent need for talent in data, automation, optimization, and how this support helps prepare the next generation to build safer, more productive, and more fuel‑efficient operations. As technology rapidly transforms aggregate mining and construction, new roles are being created, and opportunities are expanding. This event represents how bridges between industry and academia are helping Virginia Tech students prepare for exciting, future‑focused careers.
Date: May 11, 2026 - -
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New center in Newport News will help shape Virginia’s energy future , articleThe Secure Energy Future Center at Tech Center Research Park connects researchers, industry, and local leaders working on energy resilience across Hampton Roads.
Date: Apr 27, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Outstanding Senior Mitchell Dreffer leads the field in mining and marching , articleDreffer's not only the drum major for the Marching Virginians—he's the outstanding senior for mining and minerals engineering.
Date: Apr 23, 2026 - -
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Student's description of life in America wins top poetry prize , articleThere were 88 poetry submissions for 10 finalist slots in the annual Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize competition. Manas Karki's first-place poem, “Visa Length,” offers a window into his experiences and those of other international students.
Date: Apr 09, 2026 - -
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Critical minerals separation pilot plant partnership , videoVirginia Tech and the Canadian-headquartered Aclara Resources take a step toward an Americas-based green technology supply chain by opening a rare earths separation pilot plant at the Corporate Research Center. Research and training at this facility will enhance workforce innovation and provide students experiential learning to jump start their career as future industry leaders.
Date: Mar 27, 2026 - -
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Collaboration with global mining leader to strengthen silver recovery , articleThe Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering has launched a new research partnership with Hindustan Zinc Limited, one of the world’s top zinc and silver producers, to improve silver recovery across its lead–zinc processing plants in India.
Date: Mar 10, 2026 - -
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National Academy of Inventors names 12 faculty members as senior members , articleThe National Academy of Inventors currently counts 945 senior members who collectively hold more than 11,000 U.S. patents — intellectual property that strengthens competitiveness, attracts private-sector partnership, and converts research into tangible economic and societal value.
Date: Mar 05, 2026 - -
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Aaron Noble awarded Charles T. Holland Professorship , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 2017, Noble is currently head of the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering and associate director of the Center for Advanced Separation Technologies, whose work on rare earth and critical minerals has become widely recognized.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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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 - -
Video ItemMining and Minerals Engineering: A day in the life , video
Follow Mitchell Dreffer, a senior in the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering at Virginia Tech, through a day in his life. He goes to classes focusing on safety and sustainability in mining, works on designing a mine from concept to completion in his capstone project, as well as leads the Marching Virginians as a drum major. After graduating, Mitchell will work for Austin Powder as a technical representative and hopes to manage a team of engineers one day. Interested in Mining and Minerals Engineering? See more here: https://www.mining.vt.edu/
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
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Emily Sarver named president of the Society of Mining Professors , articleWith roots reaching back to the 18th century, the Society of Mining Professors has members from more than 40 countries and 150 institutions committed to making significant contributions to the future of the mining, minerals, and energy disciplines.
Date: Nov 04, 2025 - -
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College of Engineering welcomes 15 new faculty in fall 2025 , articleWith expertise in autonomous robots, railroad engineering, artificial intelligence, and much more, Virginia Tech’s newest engineering faculty are driving innovation in fields that shape the future.
Date: Sep 08, 2025 - -
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17 faculty members named College of Engineering Dean’s Fellows , articleThe 2025 cohort will lead initiatives to grow large-scale research centers in support of the College of Engineering’s strategic plan.
Date: Sep 04, 2025 - -
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Photos: Deputy secretary of labor visits Blacksburg campus , articleKeith Sonderling of the U.S. Department of Labor met with President Tim Sands and other senior leaders to talk about artificial intelligence in education and the university's experiential learning programs. He also toured the Center for Autonomous Mining and learned about research and workforce development initiatives related to mining safety.
Date: Aug 14, 2025 - -
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Partnership with Aclara aims to expand supply chain for critical minerals , articleThe university and mining company have agreed to establish a collaborative framework centered on heavy rare earth elements, a vital component of high-performance magnets for green technologies.
Date: Aug 11, 2025 - -
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Expert explains rare earth elements — and why the Department of Defense is investing in them , articleAccording to Aaron Noble, head of the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering, rare earth elements are everywhere — but they've proved stubbornly hard to produce in the U.S.
Date: Aug 08, 2025 - -
Video ItemHokies: What's next? , video
Virginia Tech College of Engineering class of 2025 answer questions about their time during undergrad and share their plans for what's next as they walk across the stage of Cassell Coliseum to receive their degrees. Many already have jobs lined up, industries to work in, and plans to come back home before heading off into the real world.
Date: May 23, 2025 - -
Video ItemHokies: Any shoutouts? , video
The College of Engineering's class of 2025 graduates share who helped them get to where they are today.
Date: May 22, 2025 - -
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Five alumni inducted into Academy of Engineering Excellence , articleOnly 190 graduates have received this top honor from the College of Engineering in recognition of their outstanding career achievements and meaningful impact in their fields.
Date: May 15, 2025 -
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