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How Olympic athletes use science to win, according to an expert , articleAhead of the Winter Olympics, a Virginia Tech aerodynamics expert breaks down how air resistance can determine who medals — and how some athletes try to bend the rules.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech rises in national research rankings, driven by strength in engineering and computing , articleThe university climbed in the latest National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development Survey, reflecting sustained growth in externally funded research and continued leadership in engineering, computing, and natural resources.
Date: Jan 27, 2026 - -
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Engineering, computer science programs rank among world’s best , articleIn the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, the university's engineering program is ranked 85th in the world, while the computer science program is listed in the 101-125 range.
Date: Jan 23, 2026 - -
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Mathieu Joerger named editor of NAVIGATION: Journal of the Institute of Navigation , articleThe journal publishes original, peer-reviewed papers related to the art, science, and engineering of the field of positioning, navigation, and timing, covering land, sea, air, and space applications.
Date: Jan 21, 2026 - -
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Shane Ross honored as fellow of the American Astronautical Society , articleRoss is recognized for his pioneering contributions to multibody orbital dynamics and space mission design, transformative educational outreach, and influential contributions to the society.
Date: Jan 12, 2026 - -
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Rakesh Kapania named editor-in-chief of AIAA Journal of Aircraft , articleKapania has a long history of advancing aerospace research and education.
Date: Dec 18, 2025 - -
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Christine Gilbert awarded Professor Owen Hughes Junior Faculty Fellowship , articleGilbert's research tackles the multi-physics problem of fluid-structure interaction, particularly in ocean vessels and structures.
Date: Dec 16, 2025 - -
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Robert Canfield honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 35 years, Canfield made significant research contributions to design methods for automated structural and multidisciplinary optimization and technical advancement of future vehicle concepts.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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Alan J. Brown honored with emeritus status , articleBrown was instrumental in restructuring Virginia Tech’s undergraduate ship design course, one of the only two undergraduate programs in the United States to teach warship design, and created the only open submarine design course in the United States.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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Sourav Saha awarded Professor Ella M. Atkins Junior Faculty Fellowship , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 2024, Saha's research focuses on the fields of computational mechanics, scientific machine learning, and advanced manufacturing.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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College of Engineering's Major Grants Initiative to fuel large-scale, interdisciplinary research , articleNine research teams received funding for innovative collaborations that will pave the way for large-scale, transformative research funding.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Government shutdown stalemate ends, flights delayed, SNAP benefits, yams vs sweet potatoes, more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Nov 11, 2025 - -
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Burning questions: Researcher works to advance hypersonic technologies , articleLiselle Joseph has been awarded a Young Investigators Program award from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research to study fluid-ablation interactions in hypersonic flight.
Date: Nov 06, 2025 - -
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University leads major multi-institution effort to rethink how to protect against drone threats , articleResearchers are developing passive, cost-effective strategies — combining structural hardening, environmental design, and decision-making tools — to protect civilians, soldiers, and critical infrastructure from the growing threat of weaponized drones.
Date: Nov 06, 2025 - -
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Luca Massa honored as associate fellow of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics , articleMassa was one of 131 members of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics to be elected to the grade of associate fellow as part of their 2026 cohort.
Date: Nov 04, 2025 - -
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Student design team takes third in national aerospace design competition , articleThe annual competition sponsored by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics invites students to solve a real-world problem — this year, designing a homeland defense interceptor.
Date: Oct 13, 2025 - -
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Faculty connect with Boeing engineers through prestigious Visiting Professor Program , articleDesigned to foster innovation and practical research application, the program gave aerospace associate professor Darshan Sarojini and other participants a first-hand look at how academic research can address the complex technical challenges facing a global aerospace leader.
Date: Oct 13, 2025 - -
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Innovators of tomorrow: Two students named 2025 Astronaut Scholars , articleMaggie Campbell and Kevin Xu were honored as part of the Class of 2025 at the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s annual Innovators Symposium and Gala in Houston, Texas.
Date: Oct 01, 2025 - -
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Engineering students bring clean water access to rural Kenyan community , articleEngineering students helped bring clean water to a rural Kenyan community, marking a milestone for the Engineers Without Borders chapter’s first post-pandemic project.
Date: Sep 30, 2025 - -
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Human Powered Sub team takes second place at International Submarine Races , articlePreparation and an accelerated design cycle were key in delivering Virginia Tech’s fastest vessel since 2003.
Date: Sep 25, 2025 -
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