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Myers-Lawson School of Construction's 20th Anniversary , videoFor 20 years, the Myers-Lawson School of Construction has been shaping leaders in the nation’s critical construction industry. We spend an evening celebrating with the two visionary founders, A. Ross Myers and John R. Lawson II.
Date: May 06, 2026 - -
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Belinda Sturm appointed head of the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , articleSturm, currently the Ross McKinney Endowed Professor of Environmental Engineering at the University of Kansas, will join the department July 25.
Date: May 04, 2026 - -
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Civil and environmental engineering alumnus and adjunct professor appointed chair of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board , articleCharles B. Bott Ph.D. ’00, chief technology officer at Hampton Roads Sanitation District and adjunct professor of civil and environmental engineering since 2001, has been appointed chair of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board.
Date: May 01, 2026 - -
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College of Engineering recognizes 2026 Torgersen Graduate Student Research Excellence Award winners , articleFour master's and four Ph.D. students received the awards, which are given to students whose research makes significant contributions to their fields.
Date: May 01, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Jordan Walker studies water systems to serve communities , articleWalker’s journey has been filled with mentorship, academic excellence, and service, earning him the 2026 Outstanding Senior award for the College of Engineering.
Date: Apr 30, 2026 - -
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Expert shares how to prepare for tornadoes and heavy winds as storm season arrives , articleEven in Virginia, tornadoes and downbursts can wreak havoc, according to Monica Arul, an assistant professor in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Here's how to protect yourself and your property.
Date: Apr 27, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Nichole Dorn honored as outstanding master's student for College of Engineering , articleNichole Dorn has been recognized with the College of Engineering’s Outstanding Master’s Student Award for excelling in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's sustainable land development program.
Date: Apr 27, 2026 - -
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There's a power/water trade-off in data center resource allocation , articleLandon Marston, who studies sustainable water resources management, is in the middle of the growing challenge of power and water resource allocation for data centers.
Date: Apr 14, 2026 - -
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Tornado resistant structures | Engineering Explained , videoCan you tornado-proof a house? What is a downburst? What can you do to protect yourself during a tornado warning? Monica Arul, assistant professor in the The Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech, studies tornado damage on structures and resistance to wind using wind-tunnel and computational experiments. Using real-world damage assessments and experience on the ground at these sites, Arul's research helps save lives. Want to learn more? Visit: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/03/eng-cee-wind-hazard-mitigation.html
Date: Mar 31, 2026 - -
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Soil pathogen hot spots reveal risk across the United States , articleA nationwide study analyzed soil samples from across the United States to explore where soil-borne pathogens, bacteria that can cause disease, may occur and how environmental and social conditions could influence potential health risks.
Date: Mar 26, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech expert explains why ICE won’t help the lines at airports , articleAntonio Trani, a professor of civil engineering, explains why the longest airport queues in recent memory may take a while to fix — and how passengers can avoid getting stuck.
Date: Mar 25, 2026 - -
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$9.5 million grant launches global effort to reanalyze freshwater systems under pressure , articleThe project, known as Re-Analysis of Water for Society, is building a detailed, daily record of the world’s freshwater systems spanning 60 years.
Date: Mar 20, 2026 - -
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Microbes make microplastics more likely to form ice in clouds , articleThe study shows that human activities can amplify natural processes in surprising ways.
Date: Mar 19, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Linsey Marr discusses airborne pathogen detection and mitigation , articleMarr joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about the complexities of airborne pathogens, their impact on health, and a project she’s leading aimed at developing a smart air quality management system.
Date: Mar 16, 2026 - -
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Commonwealth Cyber Initiative expands efforts to protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks , articleThe initiative funded 19 projects for a total of $1.9 million to support critical infrastructure cybersecurity in such industries as transportation, power grids, water, supply chain, manufacturing, Internet of Things, health care, and communications networks.
Date: Mar 11, 2026 - -
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Over 37 years, Transportation Construction Management Institute has transformed Virginia’s transportation industry , articleFor 37 years, the Transportation Construction Management Institute (TCMI) has united industry, government, and academia to train the professionals who design, build, and manage Virginia’s transportation infrastructure.
Date: Mar 06, 2026 - -
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Monitoring water quality in the Broad Run Watershed , videoThe Broad Run Watershed Monitoring Program is a multi-year collaboration between Virginia Tech’s Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Laboratory and Loudoun Water. The goal of the project is to understand how water quality is changing by collecting samples and analyzing salinity levels and pollutants. “A benefit of long-term studies, of which the Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Lab has been a part of, is that you can really assess how things like development will impact water quality," said Admin Husic, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering.
Date: Mar 05, 2026 - -
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Cayelan Carey, Amy Pruden named Virginia Outstanding Faculty , articleThe award is considered the commonwealth’s highest honor for faculty at public and private colleges and universities. Carey and Pruden were two of 12 recipients honored at a ceremony in Richmond.
Date: Mar 04, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Landon Marston talks about data centers and water , articleMarston explained the amount of water used by data centers, what they’re doing with it, and the reality of the national and local impacts. He also shared aspects localities might consider before welcoming a new center.
Date: Feb 09, 2026 - -
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New database reveals how Americans use water , articleLandon Marston has created the first nationwide, publicly available database of U.S. water withdrawals, revealing who uses water, how much they take, and where and when it’s used.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 -
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