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College of Engineering's Major Grants Initiative to fuel large-scale, interdisciplinary research , articleNine research teams received funding for innovative collaborations that will pave the way for large-scale, transformative research funding.
Date: Dec 01, 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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1st Lt. Joshua Daas named Virginia game Hokie Hero , articleDaas '23 is deployed to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of operations as an engineer and an explosives ordnance disposal platoon commander.
Date: Nov 24, 2025 - -
Video ItemReimagining how affordable homes are built , video
Students from around the university volunteered their time with the Myers-Lawson School of Construction and Habitat for Humanity to build the framing of a home using an innovative new method. This PAVE (Prefabricated Approaches and Volunteer-based Enhancements) method uses prefabrication to reduce cost and time, while providing volunteers hands-on experience in real-world applications and community service.
Date: Nov 12, 2025 - -
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After a football rain delay, alumnus creates a game plan for student success , articleA new scholarship funded by Terra Constructs CEO Babur Mian ’92, M.S. ’94 addresses the hidden costs of bridge experiences, making construction industry internships more accessible for Myers-Lawson students.
Date: Nov 10, 2025 - -
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Cadet honored with flag detail at Georgia Tech game , articleCadet Brendan Scott traveled to Atlanta with the Hokies to receive the flags at Saturday’s football game.
Date: Oct 10, 2025 - -
Video Item3D printed concrete homes: Engineering Explained , video
What is the process of 3D printing homes with concrete? What are the pros and cons of a 3D printed house? How are 3D printed houses different from regular wooden homes? How durable is a 3D printed house? Andrew McCoy, associate director for research and innovation, Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech, and director of the Virginia Center for Housing Research, explains. Want to learn more? Visit here: https://made.vt.edu/
Date: Sep 25, 2025 - -
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Lindsay Lally awarded professorship , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than seven years, Lally enjoys supporting future leaders in the construction industry by sharing real-world examples drawn from her career as an engineer and by bringing industry partners into the classroom.
Date: Sep 12, 2025 - -
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Tanyel Bulbul appointed faculty fellow , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 15 years, Bulbul makes significant research contributions to automation in design and construction.
Date: Sep 12, 2025 - -
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Walid Thabet awarded professorship , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1997, Thabet is a pioneer in what is now commonly referred to as “smart construction,” with seminal research and innovation in building information modeling.
Date: Sep 12, 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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Researchers tackle construction industry challenges with support of new pilot funding , articleThe Coalition for Smart Construction at Virginia Tech launched a seed grant program centered around key areas of interest in the construction industry, providing recipients with resources to strengthen their projects so that they can secure external funding.
Date: Aug 25, 2025 - -
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Faculty receive state-funded 4-VA grants for collaborative research , articleThe 13 funded projects involve partnerships with peers at universities across the commonwealth and investigate areas of strategic interest for Virginia.
Date: Aug 20, 2025 - -
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Brian Kleiner named to National Academy of Construction , articleKleiner, the Vorster-Kleiner Director of the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, was recognized for his contributions to health, well-being, and safety in construction and for his leadership in construction education and research.
Date: Jul 03, 2025 - -
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Leaders in advising and First-Year Experiences program retire after decades of service to students , articleLeaders in advising and First-Year Experiences program retire after decades of service to students
Date: Jun 10, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Tariff math, avoiding ticks, northern lights return, lifesaving dog blood transfusions, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available this week on topics including the two sides of tariffs, tips to avoid summer ticks, Senate pushback to the tax cut and border bill, the return of the northern lights, life-saving dog blood transfusions, and more.
Date: Jun 02, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech expert tells legislators that innovation could drive down housing costs in U.S. , articleAndrew McCoy, professor in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, testified before a U.S. House subcommittee about how emerging construction technologies, paired with forward-thinking policy, can curb the housing crisis.
Date: May 28, 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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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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