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- - Researchers aim to enhance lost person search and rescue efforts using drones, artificial intelligence
    Thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation, a group of Virginia Tech engineers hopes to redefine search and rescue protocols by teaming up human searchers with unmanned aerial robots, or drones.
- - Virginia Tech, Qualcomm bring STEM education to the Roanoke region with Thinkabit Lab
    On April 26, the Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center will officially open. Sixth-grade students from the Roanoke region will spend an inspiring day immersed in a STEM environment with hands-on learning.
- - Amazon Research Award supports developing algorithms that tackle unfairness in recommendation engines
    While other research focuses almost exclusively on situations where group identities of users are known, Bert Huang, professor of computer science and a faculty member at the Discovery Analytics Center, and Ph.D. student Sirui Yao look at settings where they do not know, or do not trust, information about who belongs to what groups.
- - Software platform engages communities in school rezoning decisions
    An online interactive platform developed at the Discovery Analytics Center uses data analytics and machine learning to help stakeholders better understand school rezoning plans and potential effects on the community. Users can also share comments and concerns about proposed plans, propose changes to boundaries, and even create their own plans.
- - David Moore honored with emeritus status
    A member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 1985, Moore, a veterinarian, served as associate vice president for research compliance and as University Attending Veterinarian from 1985 to 2001.
- - Vice President of Microsoft Hardware Steven Bathiche to speak as part of lecture series
    Bathiche will present “Disruptive Evolution of Computers through New Interactive Technologies” as part of the Bradley Distinguished Lecture series on Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus, Goodwin Hall Room 190, on April 19 at 4 p.m. The talk is open to the public.
- - Virginia Tech Helmet Lab wants to help protect equestrians
    The lab has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money to evaluate equestrian helmets, which protect athletes in what can be a surprisingly risky sport.
- - Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets’ Jaffe Eager Squad competition set for April 19
    Drill, or marching, is a military tradition. Virginia Tech cadets learn drill as soon as they arrive on campus for New Cadet Week, and they continue to hone their skills throughout their cadet careers.
- - Virginia Tech is the ‘glue’ for 2019 Family of the Year
    After a cancer diagnosis and the devastating loss of a loved one, the 2019 Family of the Year shows what a Hokie really is: someone who is there for others and knows — both at games and in life — when to shout, “Let’s Go!”
- - Field campaign exposes students to data and decisions research at the interface of engineering and biology
    Shane Ross and David Schmale brought six undergraduate students from partnering colleges to Virginia Tech to conduct data and decisions research in March during spring break.
- - Dwight Viehland reappointed Jack E. Cowling Professor of Engineering
    A member of the Virginia Tech community since 2001, Viehland has been a pioneer in the development of magneto-electric composites and has conducted research on phase transitions in ceramics and physical phenomena like ferroelectricity, piezoelectricity, magnetostriction, and magnetoelectricity.
- - Virginia Tech celebrates 50 years of graduate education in the National Capital Region
    In 1969, Virginia Tech opened its first Northern Virginia Graduate Center: a white Reston farmhouse with two resident faculty members, a part-time staff, and 65 students.
- - Satellite built by Virginia Tech undergraduates ready for launch into space
    An interdisciplinary team of 50 undergraduate students developed Virginia Tech’s CubeSat at the Center for Space Science and Engineering Research over the past several years.
- - Media Advisory: Building the Tech-Talent Pipeline to Boost Economic Development in Northern Virginia
    Join Virginia Tech’s Dean of Engineering Julia Ross to learn how the university will help transform and sustain Northern Virginia as a leading magnet for tech talent and innovation that supports business growth and fosters economic opportunity for the region.
- - Wing Ng appointed Alumni Distinguished Professor
    Ng, the Christopher C. Kraft Endowed Professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering, has been named an Alumni Distinguished Professor by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
- - Hokie Focus marks historic milestone with 9,000 in attendance
    It was a historic weekend for Virginia Tech. Always known for its signature Hokie hospitality, the university campus community pulled out all the stops to welcome close to 9,000 admitted students and families for the largest Hokie Focus event to date.
- - Graduate students receive awards for excellence in teaching, research, and service
    The Virginia Tech Graduate School honored master's and doctoral degree students from across the university at the school’s annual awards dinner during Graduate Education Week.
- - Department of Geoscience’s Michael Hochella honored with emeritus status by Board of Visitors
    A member of the Virginia Tech community since 1992, Hochella made significant contributions to local, regional, and global environmental science through his work in geochemistry and mineralogy focusing on nanoscience and nanotechnology.
- - Researchers develop method to improve 3D-printed prosthetics by integrating electronic sensors
    A Virginia Tech professor and his interdisciplinary team of undergraduate student researchers have made inroads in integrating electronic sensors with personalized 3D-printed prosthetics — a development that could one day lead to more affordable electric-powered prosthetics.
- - Virginia Tech leaders hold first Blacksburg town hall on Innovation Campus

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