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- - Bats have an ambulance in their ears
    Engineering researchers think the study of ear-generated Doppler shifts in bat biosonar could give rise to new sensory principles that could enable small, yet powerful sensors.
- - New understanding of how cells form tunnels may help in treating wounds, tumors
    The insight gained by a new study from Virginia Tech researchers could guide the design of biomedical solutions for attacking tumors or healing wounds faster by manipulating the environment of cells.
- - Three faculty members named to lead planning for university shared research facilities
    These three accomplished researchers are part of the inaugural cohort of the Faculty Fellows Program of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, which puts faculty leaders at the forefront of strategic research initiatives.
- - Drone delivery in the U.S. clears a major hurdle
    After several years of research and testing with the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership, drone-delivery company Wing has become the first to receive federal authorization for commercial deliveries.
- - 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.
- - 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.
- - Department of Geosciences' 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.
- - First ratings for youth football helmets address sport's largest pool of athletes
    The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab used head-impact data they collected from youth football teams to create the first helmet-rating system designed specifically for players under 14.
- - Virginia Tech researchers receive NSF grant to study the honey bee gut microbiome
    Researchers Lisa Belden, David Haak, T.M. Murali, and Richard Fell from Virginia Tech and Jenifer Walke from Eastern Washington University are collaborating to study the critical role of the honey bee gut microbiome in health and defense against parasites using a systems biology framework.
- - National waiver lays out a roadmap for drone integration
    Months of meticulous research by the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership helped State Farm secure a waiver from the FAA for sophisticated drone flights to assess storm damage.
- - Selection for drone traffic-management program reflects Virginia’s leadership in UAS integration
    After years of increasingly sophisticated research on systems to handle an anticipated influx of drone traffic, the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership will get the chance to help shepherd the technology toward implementation.
- - More strong performers in new batch of bike helmet ratings
    The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab released ratings for 20 additional bicycle helmets, including nine 5-star models, but none outscored the reigning top performer.
- - Home of the future takes first place at international competition
    After years of research and development contributed by over 100 Virginia Tech students and faculty, the FutureHAUS Dubai team has officially built the world’s best solar home.
- - Drone integration moves forward, one industry standard at a time
    An international committee charged with developing consensus standards for unmanned aircraft met at Virginia Tech for the second year in a row.
- - With the right resources at the right time, research institute accelerates discovery
    The Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science provides pivotal support that propels early-stage collaborations forward.
- - Water experts to study emerging threat of antibiotic resistance
    Through the awarding of two contracts, the Centers for Disease Control is tapping the expertise of Amy Pruden and Marc Edwards in a wider effort to address emerging public health priorities.
- - NSF awards two grants for polymer research
    Professor Kevin Edgar’s research focuses on drug delivery within the body while Assistant Professor Li Shuai’s research examines the utilization of lignin.
- - HBCU/MSI Research Summit draws hundreds to Virginia Tech
    Hosted by the Graduate School, the two-day summit, now in its third year, aims to foster connections between Virginia Tech and students and faculty at the visiting institutions.
- - Conference explores what’s next for unmanned vehicles
    The Ridge and Valley chapter of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International met to reflect on a banner year for unmanned systems in Virginia.
- - DARPA director will explore the art of technological surprise in upcoming lecture
    Steven H. Walker will deliver the 2018 Hugh and Ethel Kelly Lecture, pulling back the curtain on DARPA's wide-ranging research portfolio and its role in national security.

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