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- - Physics’ Ed Barnes to develop mathematical models for research into exotic topological materials
    Barnes will use a National Science Foundation CAREER grant to create mathematical models that will help scientists better understand how electrical currents flow in special compounds that possess a property known as topology.
- - Virginia Tech convenes expert workshop to plan the future of AI in radiology
- - Expert on early language development featured in College of Science’s 2019 Sowers Lecture Series
    Patricia Kuhl, an internationally recognized expert on early language learning and bilingual brain development, will speak on April 24.
- - Department of Biological Science’s Joseph Falkinham honored with emeritus status by Board of Visitors
    A member of the Virginia Tech community since 1974, Falkinham maintained consistent research funding from federal agencies including, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
- - Fralin Fellow studies herpes simplex virus
    Amber Abbott is one of 15 recipients of the Fralin Undergraduate Research Fellowship, a program created by Dennis Dean, director of the Fralin Life Science Institute, in partnership with the Office of Undergraduate Research.
- - Department of Mathematics to host lecture on experiences of African-American women and girls in education
    Guest speaker Nicole M. Joseph of Vanderbilt University will talk about the experiences of black women and girls in mathematics education.
- - 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.
- - Hackathon tests students' analytical, creative-thinking, and problem-solving skills
    Experiential learning aside, students also got to see the skills most sought by employers in job candidates, said Alex Kampman, manager of strategy and analytics at Deloitte, which sponsored the challenge.
- - 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 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.
- - Virginia Tech leaders hold first Blacksburg town hall on Innovation Campus
- - Chemistry’s Daniel Crawford honored as University Distinguished Professor
    Crawford, the Ethyl Corporation Chair in Chemistry in the College of Science and director of the Molecular Sciences Software Institute, joined the Virginia Tech College of Science faculty in 2000 and has since been recognized for his groundbreaking work in theoretical and computational chemistry.
- - Mobile Autism Clinic wins innovation award from Virginia State Office of Rural Health
    The clinic — a converted 2004 Itasca Spirit Winnebago — provides clinical care, support, and therapy sessions for families and children who have autism spectrum disorder, a group of developmental disorders that impacts a person’s ability to communicate and function socially in many areas of life.
- - Testing the water: Virginia Tech team launches system to predict water conditions
    A team at Virginia Tech is making it possible for water utility managers, such as the Western Virginia Water Authority in Roanoke, to predict water quality conditions - 16 days before they occur.
- - Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees, advances new Ph.D. program in neuroscience
    During its quarterly meeting March 31-April 1, the board also approved the demolition of Holden Hall's north wing, selected student representatives for the coming year, and adopted resolutions for multiple faculty appointments and emerita/emeritus status.
- - Board of Visitors bestows highest faculty recognition on four Virginia Tech scholars
    At its quarterly meeting held April 1, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors unanimously approved three new University Distinguished Professor appointments and one Alumni Distinguished Professor appointment.
- - Senior leads launch of STEM research conference
    Ali Toloczko is the organizer and brainchild for the first Mid-Atlantic Undergraduate Research Conference, hosted by Virginia Tech.
- - In memoriam: Charles ‘Jack’ Dudley, former director of University Honors
    Dudley, who led Virginia Tech’s honors program for nearly two decades, was known for his passionate support of students.
- - Gift will help Cranwell International Center expand programs and build momentum
    A generous gift from Minoka Gunesekera ’13 gives back to Virginia Tech’s Cranwell International Center, the place that made her family feel at home in this country and, much later, embraced her as a transfer student.
- - Center for Autism Research hosting one-day conference on treatments, financial planning, life stages
    The Virginia Tech Center for Autism Research and Autism Clinic are hosting a one-day conference April 26, with talks and workshops focused on accessing community treatments, self-determination, financial needs planning, and more.

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