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- - Video: Solutions for complex problems
    Every day, Virginia Tech faculty, researchers, and students delve into data, experiment, and study research findings to address real-world challenges. In the latest installment on complex problems, hear how data is used to boost safety, improve efficiency, and promote equity.
- - iTHRIV announces statewide health research pilot projects recipients
    The Clinical and Translational Science Award partnership between Virginia Tech, the University of Virginia, Carilion Clinic, and Inova Health System has awarded funding to four research projects.
- - Jesus M. de la Garza honored with emeritus status
    De la Garza, Vecellio Professor of Construction Engineering and Management in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of Vecellio Professor Emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
- - Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin to speak on campus
    Goodwin's talk, "Leadership in Turbulent Times," will be the latest in the Hugh and Ethel Kelly Lecture Series, which has brought distinguished speakers to campus since 2013.
- - New institute directors are eager to tackle large, interdisciplinary challenges
    Christopher Williams has been named the interim director of the Macromolecules Innovation Institute. Abby Whittington will serve as the director of the interdisciplinary macromolecular science and engineering Ph.D. program.
- - Researchers apply new technology to identify plant pathogen strains in Virginia
    When emerging plant pathogens go undetected, they have the potential to negatively affect food industries, conservation efforts, and even human health. And, just like emerging human pathogens, such as the 2019 novel Coronavirus, emerging plant pathogens need to be diagnosed as soon as possible to prevent them from spreading.
- - Scientists explore new method to help people with alcohol use disorder
    New ways to help people resist the siren call of alcohol have not kept pace — which leaves health care providers stuck with the same intervention and rehabilitation options they have been using for decades. But now, Virginia Tech scientists are studying whether people battling alcohol use disorder might gain some relief by “pre-experiencing” the future.
- - Research team works to develop new ways to detect air pollutants
    With a $2.3 million award from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, an interdisciplinary team of Virginia Tech researchers led by Masoud Agah are working to revolutionize a testing process for harmful pollutants, in particular, for truck drivers.
- - Dwayne Edwards named head of Virginia Tech Department of Biological Systems Engineering
    Edwards started on Jan. 1 as the head of the department, which is in both the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Engineering.
- - Steve Hankey receives NSF CAREER award to measure air pollution with bicycle sensors, smartphone app
    Hankey is the first faculty member from the Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs to receive a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program award from the National Science Foundation.
- - Virginia Tech students win awards at Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students
    Malikah Ajose and Jessica Gannon were honored for their outstanding presentations at ABRCMS - one of the largest communities of underrepresented minorities in STEM.
- - Recently completed renovations to strengthen academic, athletic, and administrative experiences at Virginia Tech
    From athletics enhancements like new seating, to multiple accessibility improvements and numerous administrative refurbishments, the university community will benefit from a host of renovations and construction projects completed by Virginia Tech Facilities.
- - New Virginia Tech startup seeks to use nano-capsules derived from milk to deliver heart drug
    Good things come in small packages. Launched by Fralin Biomedical Research Institute’s Robert Gourdie, The Tiny Cargo Co. will package vital heart medicine in nano-containers extracted from cow’s milk.
- - Don Taylor appointed executive vice provost
    Taylor will support day-to-day management activities for Virginia Tech’s academic enterprise, improve the overall strategic capabilities of the Provost’s Office, and develop and define tactics for gaining efficiencies through a systems approach.
- - In memoriam: Douglas K. Lindner, professor emeritus of electrical and computer engineering
    Lindner, of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 1. He was 67. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 15, at The German Club, 711 Southgate Drive, Blacksburg, Virginia from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
- - Chen-Ching Liu named to the National Academy of Engineering
    Under Liu’s leadership, the Power and Energy Center’s researchers are creating advanced technologies for their envisioned power grid of the future, the Cyber Grid, and training the next generation of power engineers in a time of unprecedented transformation for the industry.
- - Keith Thompson appointed College of Engineering’s associate dean for academic affairs
    For nearly four years, Thompson has served in various leadership roles at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville and was a faculty member at the university for almost 16 years.
- - New LED lighting brings brighter spaces and enhanced energy efficiency to the Math Emporium
    Over 300 energy-efficient LED light fixtures were recently installed in the Math Emporium thanks to a student-requested project through the Office of Sustainability.
- - Robert and Beatrice Mahan’s French connection underlies their support of new faculty positions
    Robert Mahan, a researcher and professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, and his wife, Beatrice, a retired administrator, fell in love with the French language and culture. Now they are providing support for a French professorship in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences and an estate gift to the College of Engineering.
- - SmithGroup to design first academic building for Innovation Campus
    Chosen from an inspiring mix of firms that responded to a public RFP issued last summer, SmithGroup — which has offices in 15 cities — will provide full design services for the first 300,000-square-foot building.

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