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Department of Biomedical Engineering launches with new name , articleThe change from Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics reflects not only a more targeted academic focus, but a recommitment to advancing innovation and life-changing biomedical research.
Date: Feb 06, 2026 - -
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Expert explains Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic-sized challenge skiing on torn ACL , articleRobin Queen, a Virginia Tech professor of biomedical engineering, explains that, while possible, there are several major challenges Lindsey Vonn must overcome to compete in the Olympics.
Date: Feb 06, 2026 - -
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Innovation at a crossroads: Virginia Tech scientist calls for balance between research integrity and commercialization , articleAs federal policymakers weigh potential changes to how biomedical research is funded and regulated in the United States, Robert Gourdie of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC highlights the importance of preserving the nation’s ability to turn discovery into life saving therapies.
Date: Feb 05, 2026 - -
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Experts available: Winter weather, power bills, Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including winter weather, the Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Feb 02, 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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Keeping warm without raising your bills, according to experts , articleAs utility bills rise across the U.S., ranking up your heat on a cold winter’s night could end up putting a chill on your bank account. Virginia Tech experts on electricity share ways to save energy while saving money.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
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Rise in online grooming highlights need for early prevention, expert says , articleAhead of Safer Internet Day on Feb. 10, Virginia Tech expert Jin-Hee Cho shared tips for keeping kids safe from online predators.
Date: Feb 02, 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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One Hokie engineer is maximizing the impact of his gift this Giving Day , articleEvery year, Giving Day empowers the community to support the areas that matter most to them. To multiply the impact, computer science alumnus Jim Miller ’97 is sponsoring three challenges for Virginia Tech engineering.
Date: Jan 30, 2026 - -
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‘We are The Spirit of Tech’: Game day with The Marching Virginians , videoWhat’s it like to be a part of the Marching Virginians? To step out of the tunnel and onto the field at Lane Stadium knowing, at that moment, you are the living, breathing embodiment of Hokie spirit? It’s a feeling like no other—a heady mix of empowerment, electricity, and excitement, grounded in pride, connection, and the countless hours it took to get there. Go behind the scenes for an all-access look at The Marching Virginian’s game day experience, from warm-ups and rehearsals to donning uniforms and marching to the stadium. Hear from seniors who have taken their last March to Victory about what it has meant to be part of a family that has given them so much. Come along and see why “It’s a very special experience to be a part of the MVs.” Video by: Evan Musgrave for Virginia Tech
Date: Jan 30, 2026 - -
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Eric Burger, Rolando Burgos elevated to IEEE fellows , articleThe designation highlights their excellent contributions to high-power-density power electronics, stability of electronic power systems, and telecommunication policies.
Date: Jan 29, 2026 - -
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A new spin on ADHD treatment , articleResearchers are studying how DJing and hip-hop music production could help improve ADHD symptoms in young adults through creative, non-drug therapy.
Date: Jan 28, 2026 - -
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Ryan McMahan named Center for Human-Computer Interaction director, steps into mentor's shoes , articleA longtime mentoring relationship comes full circle as McMahan '04, MS. '07, Ph.D. '11 succeeds Doug Bowman and carries the center’s interdisciplinary mission forward.
Date: Jan 28, 2026 - -
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Researcher keeps trains safe with high-tech railroad monitoring , articleDeb Mishra is advancing safer, more resilient rail infrastructure by using fiber-optic sensors to continuously and precisely monitor how railroad tracks respond to real train loads.
Date: Jan 27, 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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Celebrate student excellence at the February Aspire! Awards breakfastCelebrate outstanding achievements of our university community at our next Aspire! Awards breakfast celebration on Friday, February 20.
Date: Jan 27, 2026 - -
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Online programs receive high marks in latest U.S. News and World Report rankings , articleThe online master's degree programs within the College of Engineering were ranked in the top 20 nationally for the third straight year by U.S. News and World Report, while the Master of Information Technology earned a second consecutive top-10 ranking.
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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The hidden dangers of nanoplastics , articleIn a study published in Water Research, Jingqiu Liao and a group of international researchers found that nanoplastics’ interactions with environmental microbes may pose indirect dangers to people, specifically by way of water systems.
Date: Jan 22, 2026 -
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