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RESEARCH SUPPORT
RECENT GRANTS AND AWARDS
Wearable Magnetoencephalography for Studying Parent-Infant Interactions
Awarded $2,284,705 from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.
Brittany R. Howell
Associate Professor
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy 2025
Awarded $2,790,030 from the United States Department of Defense.
Ehren Hill
Director, Education and Outreach
Virginia Tech National Security Institute
CART II Signaling Effects on Escalated Alcohol Intake
Awarded $849,915 from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Cristina Miliano
Research Scientist
College of Science
SOLVING CHALLENGES EMERGING IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD
The university has invested in major research initiatives, bringing together diverse expertise that transcends traditional discipline boundaries. In partnership with industry, government, and foundations, these focus areas address emerging challenges and opportunities that seek to improve the human condition and create a better world for all.
These strategically focused areas are Virginia Tech Research Frontiers.
MEASURES OF EXCELLENCE
$453.4M
Sponsored Research Expenditures in Fy24
17.5%
Year-Over-Year Increase in Federal Expendictures
4,000+
Faculty Researchers
181
New Invention Disclosures
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EMPOWERING DISCOVERY AND DRIVING INNOVATION
VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH EXPERTS IN THE MEDIA
National Geographic - A "viral blunbing" was observed in an American crocodile - “Over time, we realized that parthenogenesis is a fairly widespread and common phenomenon,” says , a biologist of urban evolution at Virginia Tech and lead author of a study published in 2023 in Biology Letters tasked with describing the discovery.
Interesting Engineering - New imaging breakthrough can lead to improved EV battery performance - Led by Feng Lin and Louis Madsen, professors at Virginia Tech and study authors, the team used the novel approach to explore the elusive interfaces within batteries – the tight, tricky spots buried deep inside the cell – where the electrolyte and electrodes meet and often cause performance issues.
Adweek - FAA Allows Sinclair to Fly Drones Over People and Moving Vehicles Without a Waiver - “We have worked for years with Sinclair, helping to train their pilots, and I have always been impressed with their professionalism and commitment to safety,” said Tombo Jones, director for the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership.
VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH NEWS
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‘How drunk do you feel?’: Ozempic, Wegovy may help reduce alcohol use , article Date: Oct 15, 2025 - -
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Research explores entrepreneurial opportunities in overlooked spaces , article Date: Oct 14, 2025 - -
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Breaking the parasite's code , article Date: Oct 14, 2025 -
RESEARCH CAMPUS NOTICES
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General ItemFourth graders needed for math word problems study Date: Oct 12, 2025 -
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General ItemResearchers looking for second and fifth graders for learning study Date: Oct 12, 2025 -
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General Item'From Evidence to Action': A Whole Health insight series launches Oct. 28 Date: Oct 08, 2025 -