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Researchers see potential benefits, astronomical challenges for orbital data centers , articleWhile operating data centers in low earth orbit could alleviate some of the issues they create on Earth, doing so also introduces a host of new challenges and costs.
Date: Jun 03, 2026 - -
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New student representatives named to Board of Visitors , articleRobert Waugh is the undergraduate student representative and Helen Phillips is the graduate/professional student representative for the next academic year. Their one-year terms begin July 1 .
Date: May 21, 2026 - -
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Students share research at Virginia capital , articleHosted by the Network for Undergraduate Research in Virginia, the showcase in Richmond brought together students from colleges and universities across the commonwealth, including Hannah Blake, Morgan Lundberg, and Bryan Tomer, to present their work to lawmakers and agency officials.
Date: May 04, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Maggie Campbell exemplifies the power of experiential education , articleUndergraduate research and leadership roles have prepared her for a career in the U.S. Navy’s civilian workforce.
Date: Apr 20, 2026 - -
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Meet this spring's Corps of Cadets leaders , articleThe cadets guiding the corps this spring are sharing their leadership philosophies, responsibilities, and lessons learned with the regiment.
Date: Apr 16, 2026 - -
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Katherine Lemke named one of Aviation Week's annual 20 Twenties , articleLemke, a senior, has been recognized as a top university talent to watch in the field of aerospace engineering.
Date: Apr 06, 2026 - -
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Experts available: Iran War enters second month, Artemis II, spring & brain health, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to talk about issues in the news and offer seasonal advice on boosting brain health and restoring winter-damaged lawns. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 06, 2026 - -
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Aerospace engineer explains the challenges and significance of Artemis II , articleThe successful launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission has started four astronauts on a 10-day journey to fly above the dark side of the moon and return to Earth. Virginia Tech aerospace engineer Samantha Parry Kenyon, who designs and builds sensors for satellites intended to last in the harsh environment of space, answers questions about Artemis II.
Date: Apr 02, 2026 - -
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Experts available: Iran war, troops deployed, TSA executive order, new NASA launch, plus all about Easter treats , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the escalating war in Iran, President Trump’s executive order to fund TSA agents, record budget standoff in Congress, the upcoming Artemis II launch, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Mar 30, 2026 - -
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Experts available: Rising gas prices, ICE agents assisting TSA at airports, LaGuardia plane–fire truck collision, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, rising gas prices tied to the war in Iran, negotiations to open the Strait of Hormuz, ICE agents sent to help TSA at airports, the plane-fire truck collision at LaGuardia, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Mar 23, 2026 - -
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From Virginia Tech to the eye of the storm , videoHurricane hunter and Hokie Rebecca Keller ’18 recently returned to Virginia Tech to speak with students and alumni about her work with NOAA at the Student Engineers’ Council 2026 Distinguished Lecture, part of Engineers Week. A graduate of Virginia Tech’s aerospace engineering program, Keller shared her passion for her unique job flying into the eye of the storm to gather data that improves weather forecasts. She credits the problem solving skills she learned at Virginia Tech with her career success in engineering. Want to learn more about hurricane hunters? Read more: eng.vt.edu/magazine/stories/fall-2024/hurricane-hokies.html
Date: Mar 13, 2026 - -
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Drone strikes in Middle East highlight need for better defense at home, says expert , articleEric Jacques, who is leading a cross-disciplinary effort at Virginia Tech to design ways to protect people and infrastructure on the ground from drones without relying on costly and dangerous active electronic countermeasures, discusses how recent events in the Middle East reverberate here at home.
Date: Mar 12, 2026 - -
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$9 million effort will tackle soft biofouling on naval vehicles , articleA multi-institutional team, led by Virginia Tech, will study how thin biofilms on ship hulls affect drag and noise for the Office of Naval Research.
Date: Mar 05, 2026 - -
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Alum navigates the ‘valley of death’ with skills learned bringing a new lab to life , articleAs a doctoral student in mechanical engineering, Siddhartha "Sid" Gadiraju '18 helped build the Advanced Propulsion and Power Lab, gaining skills that were exactly what he needed to excel in his job at a climate tech startup.
Date: Mar 02, 2026 - -
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Fluid dynamics in sports | Engineering Explained , videoWhat is fluid dynamics? How does it connect to aerodynamics and hydrodynamics? And what does it have to do with sports? Christopher Roy, professor in the Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at Virginia Tech, studies computational fluid dynamics and the accuracy of computer models used to predict how fluids move. With experience in aerodynamics as both a triathlete and a researcher, Roy brings a unique perspective to how fluid dynamics shapes athletic performance. Are elite athletes unknowingly applying the principles of science every time they compete? Watch to find out. Want to learn more? Visit: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/02/eng-aoe-science-speed-olympics-aerodynamics.html
Date: Feb 27, 2026 - -
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Justin Jaworski elected fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society , articleJaworski is an internationally recognized expert in unsteady fluid-structure interactions, avian aeroacoustics, and biomimicry design for flow-noise reduction.
Date: Feb 10, 2026 - -
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Marching to the beat of new drums , articleA wave of Giving Day generosity supplied the Marching Virginians’ drumline with new instruments, strengthening a tradition cherished by students and alumni alike.
Date: Feb 10, 2026 - -
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Research cooks up stronger, more resilient engineering materials , articleArtificial intelligence-based models are helping researchers speed up materials discovery for applications in aerospace.
Date: Feb 09, 2026 - -
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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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