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The rope broke first: Inside a surprising adhesive discovery , videoWhat began as a student-led research project in a polymer chemistry lab led to an unexpected discovery. While experimenting with bottlebrush polymers, researchers realized the material behaved differently. After putting it to the test, the results were striking. The material proved to be an exceptionally strong adhesive, outperforming commercial products in side-by-side testing. What makes the discovery even more exciting is its sustainability potential. Unlike many traditional adhesives, this material can be broken down and recycled under specific conditions, offering new possibilities for improving the recyclability of everyday products.
Date: Jul 02, 2026 - -
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Building better materials, one polymer at a time , articleChemist Adrian Figg explores how precision chemistry can improve diagnostics and expand access to care. He's been named to Chemical & Engineering News’ “Talented Twelve,” which recognizes young scientists who are shaping the future of chemistry.
Date: Jun 01, 2026 - -
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Everyday Ut Prosim: How chemistry professor Amanda Morris serves at Wonder Universe , articleAt the children's museum in Christiansburg, Morris shares her love of STEM and her passion for play as learning.
Date: May 20, 2026 - -
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Finding function in imperfect molecular matches , articleNew research reveals that the overall makeup of a polymer — not its exact molecular sequence — can be enough to trigger proper protein function, opening new paths for materials design.
Date: May 18, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Quinn Smith finds his formula for fun , article Date: May 05, 2026 - -
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Research and scholarship honored with spring awards , articleEach year, the Office of Research and Innovation collaborates with the Office of Faculty Affairs to honor the extraordinary faculty who have demonstrated such impact through three awards: the Early Career Scholarly Impact Award, the Frontier Award, and the Engaged Research Award.
Date: Apr 28, 2026 - -
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12 new members join Academies of Faculty Service and Leadership , articleIn a first for the university, two faculty members have received appointments to both academies.
Date: Mar 23, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech ranks among nation's best for invention patents , articleThe National Academy of Inventors ranked the university No. 59 for granted utility patents on its 2025 Top 100 U.S. Universities List, released Thursday. The annual ranking highlights the importance of research and innovation taking place within academic institutions using calendar-year patent data from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Date: Mar 19, 2026 - -
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National Academy of Inventors names 12 faculty members as senior members , articleThe National Academy of Inventors currently counts 945 senior members who collectively hold more than 11,000 U.S. patents — intellectual property that strengthens competitiveness, attracts private-sector partnership, and converts research into tangible economic and societal value.
Date: Mar 05, 2026 - -
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Joseph Merola honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 38 years, Merola made significant research contributions to the study of organometallic complexes of the transition elements, both for catalysis and for their biological activity.
Date: Dec 18, 2025 - -
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New PET imaging breakthrough expands possibilities , articleChemist Wei Liu and his graduate student Chao Wang have found a new way to tag molecules to aid in PET scans, expanding tracer options and opening possibilities for earlier diagnoses and more precise treatments for hard-to-detect diseases.
Date: Dec 18, 2025 - -
Video ItemEngineering Explained: Warning labels and human factors , video
Have you ever wondered what those little drawings on products actually mean? Why do warning labels exist in the first place? Should you be worried about your kid consuming detergent? Deborah Dickerson, an associate professor in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech, studies product warning labels to make them more understandable for the general public. From flammable pajamas to laundry pods, her work in the Human Factors Engineering group helps engineers design safer communications for their products. Want to learn more? Visit here: https://www.ise.vt.edu/
Date: Dec 10, 2025 - -
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Department of Chemistry earns University Exemplary Department or Program Award , articleThe award recognizes the collaborative efforts and successes of a group of colleagues actively performing work that is essential for sustaining a truly excellent academic environment.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
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In memoriam: Richard Turner, director emeritus, College of Science , articleTurner, former director of the Macromolecules Innovation Institute, died Oct. 16 at the age of 82.
Date: Nov 19, 2025 - -
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Quantum center levels up, generating new research, grants, space , articleHeadspinningly complex quantum advances are taking place in the Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering, which is dedicated to understanding the physics of quantum systems and how these principles can be harnessed for new technology and new applications.
Date: Oct 22, 2025 - -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Webster Santos talks about drug discovery and weight loss , articleSantos discussed the intricate process of drug discovery and the rigorous multidisciplinary approach required to develop new pharmaceuticals. Santos is exploring a new weight loss compound that has the potential to help people lose weight without exercise and retain muscle.
Date: Oct 13, 2025 - -
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Thinker, inventor, mentor to speak at College of Science J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture Series , articleAlumnus Joseph DeSimone, distinguished researcher, inventor, teacher, and mentor, will speak on Monday, Oct. 27.
Date: Oct 10, 2025 - -
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Chemist brings precision with polymers to high school science , articleChemist Adrian Figg works to create the foundation for the materials of the future by working with a type of macromolecule called polymers. High school students will get to play a key role in his research, getting to do polymer science in their own classrooms.
Date: Sep 29, 2025 - -
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Guoliang 'Greg' Liu awarded faculty fellowship , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 2014, Liu is a core member of the Academy of Integrated Science’s nanoscience degree program and served on the committee that developed this innovative program.
Date: Sep 12, 2025 - -
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Research findings offer new insight into blood thinners and bone builders , articleBy studying the process through which organisms build crystal-strengthened tissues such as bones, teeth, shells, and corals, the team uncovered new clues for how to bioengineer synthetic blood thinners for applications in therapeutics and drug delivery.
Date: Sep 03, 2025 -
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