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Virginia Tech researchers seek to improve chronic pain for rural adults , articleHuaiyang Zhong, assistant professor in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, will use a grant from the National Institute on Aging to apply artificial intelligence to reducing pain and pain-related complications.
Date: Sep 02, 2026 - -
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Chemists design extra-sticky adhesives that degrade on command , articleOne team of Virginia Tech chemists developed a fully recyclable tape. Another team designed an adhesive stronger than duct tape that degrades on command. Working together, they are setting a new standard for sustainable, usable adhesives.
Date: Sep 01, 2026 - -
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Connecting disciplines to confront changing seas , articleThree members of the Virginia Tech community recently contributed their expertise to the inaugural Summer School in Sea Level Science at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts.
Date: Aug 31, 2026 - -
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August 2026: The month in photos , articleEach month, Virginia Tech highlights photographs that capture the vibrancy of the university community — from student experiences and groundbreaking research to campus beauty, Hokie traditions, and moments across its campuses.
Date: Aug 27, 2026 - -
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To make quantum computers practical, researchers take aim at errors , articleResearchers with Virginia Tech’s Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering have been awarded approximately $5.5 million of a $37.5 million National Science Foundation grant to create a center aimed at detecting and correcting these errors faster than they occur.
Date: Aug 26, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech sets course for human-centered AI leadership , articleThe AI Futures Working Group has developed a universitywide vision statement to distinguish Virginia Tech in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Date: Aug 20, 2026 - -
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Wearable smart patch could deliver automatic aid during a fentanyl overdose , articleA wearable patch that detects fentanyl and releases naloxone automatically offers a potential new approach to preventing unwitnessed opioid overdose deaths.
Date: Aug 13, 2026 - -
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Seven Virginia Tech faculty elected to 2026 Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine , articleThe new members represent the university's research breadth in wireless communications, cybersecurity, cancer biology, medical education, AI, drug delivery, and comparative oncology.
Date: Aug 12, 2026 - -
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Essential vitamin B12 mined from exploded gut bacteria, according to new research , articleVitamin B12 is a highly exclusive, highly sought-after nutrient that's exclusively made by only a few microbes. Biologist Bryan Hsu discovered the mechanism that makes this essential vitamin available to the broader microbial community.
Date: Aug 06, 2026 - -
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Scientists turn one of the world's most hated plastics into premium lubricant , articlePolyvinyl chloride, or PVC, is among the most common plastics on the planet but also one of the hardest to recycle responsibly. In a new study in Nature, scientists describe a method to strip chlorine from PVC and convert the remaining material into synthetic lubricant-based oils that perform competitively with commercial products.
Date: Aug 05, 2026 - -
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University receives $20 million grant for cloud-based semiconductor lab , articleAs part of a nationwide network of AI-enabled autonomous laboratories, Virginia Tech will make use its remotely accessible labs to strengthen U.S. semiconductor innovation, manufacturing resilience, and workforce development.
Date: Aug 04, 2026 - -
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Research uncovers hidden patterns in hurricane storm surge , articleA new study found that hurricane storm surge follows eight patterns, offering new insights that could improve coastal flood prediction and emergency planning.
Date: Aug 03, 2026 - -
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Brain researchers find detour around genetic roadblock , articleResearchers have discovered in a preclinical model how an antioxidant approach helps brain cells overcome the effects of a genetic disorder associated with schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder.
Date: Jul 27, 2026 - -
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Researchers part of inaugural Genesis Mission projects , articleMore than a dozen faculty members from across the university are working on three of the projects selected by the U.S. Department of Energy’s to leverage advance artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to accelerate scientific discovery.
Date: Jul 23, 2026 - -
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Faculty members honored with emeritus title , articleThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors recently awarded the emeritus title to nine faculty members. Learn more about them.
Date: Jul 21, 2026 - -
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Future scientists start here , videoScience summer camps at Virginia Tech give students hands-on exposure to a wide range of STEM disciplines, including health sciences, chemistry, physics, public health, and ecology. Beyond exploring scientific concepts, campers are introduced to the many career paths available in science, helping them discover opportunities they may have never considered before. Through interactive experiences and conversations with experts, students gain a better understanding of how science impacts the world and how their own interests can lead to rewarding futures in STEM. The camp also inspires students as they begin thinking about college majors and career goals, from astrophysics and geosciences to engineering and beyond. Faculty and staff emphasize not just learning scientific facts, but understanding the scientific process itself, including experimentation, replication, and building on previous discoveries. By connecting students with Virginia Tech researchers and their cutting-edge work, the program encourages the next generation of scientists, innovators, and problem-solvers while showcasing the exciting possibilities that STEM education can offer.
Date: Jul 20, 2026 - -
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Sophia Economou honored with SURA Distinguished Scientist Award , articleThe award is presented annually to recognize up to two research scientists from SURA’s 57 member institutions .
Date: Jul 20, 2026 - -
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Researchers unlock new tool to study river temperatures over large scales , articleA recent study published in Science Advances highlights the usage of satellite imagery to examine the widespread impact of dams on river temperatures.
Date: Jul 20, 2026 - -
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John P. Morgan honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 26 years, Morgan provided many years of distinguished contributions and leadership to the Department of Statistics and the College of Science.
Date: Jul 13, 2026 - -
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Student Fulbright scholars extend the university's global reach , articleWith 31 Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants over the past decade, Hokies continue to teach, research, and build connections around the world. Recent and incoming recipients share how those experiences are shaping their careers.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 -
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