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Materials science meets bluegrass: A day in the life , videoFrom mechanical engineering at Clemson to graduate school at Virginia Tech, making a big transition isn't easy. Join Jason Birsic, a first-year graduate student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, as he takes you through a packed day in his life. Watch as he dives into cutting-edge additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) research with the Yu Research Group, tackles complex coding problems in class, and wraps up the day jamming with his local bluegrass band. Interested in materials science and engineering? Learn more here: https://go.vt.edu/uq2vm
Date: Jul 10, 2026 - -
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Materials science and engineering students gain hands-on experience as part of a national manufacturing competition , articleFive engineering students put their design and manufacturing skills to the test in the Steel Founders' Society of America's Cast in Steel competition. The first season of the organization's YouTube series premieres on July 9.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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Nine faculty members receive Fulbright Scholar Awards , articleOver the coming year with their Fulbright awards, the nine will conduct research in aerospace materials, artificial intelligence, environmental health, water resources, plastic pollution, sustainable design, agriculture, and next-generation wireless communications.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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Alexander O. Aning honored with emeritus status , articleA recipient of the Dean's Award for Excellence in Service, Aning was an associate professor of materials science and engineering in the College of Engineering and was a part of the Virginia Tech community for 33 years.
Date: Jun 18, 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: Sophia Veltri discovers materials for real-world impact , articleFor many engineering students at Virginia Tech, year one is a period of learning and discovery. For Sophia Veltri, that exploration led to materials science and engineering.
Date: Apr 15, 2026 - -
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The art of casting: 11 weeks to make it right , videoIn the upper-level studio course Topics in Sculpture: Metalworking and Casting, students in the School of Visual Arts spent 11 weeks navigating the complex, hands-on process of sculptural casting. Working alongside Sam Blanchard, associate professor of sculpture, they worked in the College of Engineering’s Kroehling Advanced Materials Foundry, moving through experimentation, setbacks, and refinement while gaining insight into both material and method. Along the way, they developed a deeper appreciation for process, patience, and the value of working across multiple artistic mediums.
Date: Apr 14, 2026 - -
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Collaboration with global mining leader to strengthen silver recovery , articleThe Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering has launched a new research partnership with Hindustan Zinc Limited, one of the world’s top zinc and silver producers, to improve silver recovery across its lead–zinc processing plants in India.
Date: Mar 10, 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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A researcher’s long quest leads to a smart composite breakthrough , articleWith advanced manufacturing tools, the team of materials science and engineering Associate Professor Hang Yu has created a shape-memory material that can be 3D-printed in bulk — a quest Yu began as a postdoctoral student at MIT.
Date: Dec 23, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Ashley Donahoe found her spark in materials science , articleWhen Ashley Donahoe first arrived at Virginia Tech, she envisioned a future in fashion design. Her academic path soon took a turn that would define her college journey, going from silks and satins to metals and ceramics.
Date: Dec 08, 2025 - -
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How hair-thin brain fibers could help treat Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s , articleFor more than a decade, Xiaoting Jia, an electrical and computer engineering professor at Virginia Tech, has been developing neural implant fibers — hair-thin, flexible tubes through which she can run electronics and deliver drug therapy to treat those devastating neurological conditions.
Date: Nov 18, 2025 - -
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Human Powered Sub team takes second place at International Submarine Races , articlePreparation and an accelerated design cycle were key in delivering Virginia Tech’s fastest vessel since 2003.
Date: Sep 25, 2025 - -
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Inaugural workshop looks at building a next-gen manufacturing workforce , articleThe three-day event earlier this month brought together industry, government, and academia to shape future curriculum around the cutting-edge technologies of advanced manufacturing.
Date: Sep 25, 2025 - -
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Research awards strengthen communities, Virginia, and the nation , articleFrom predicting pandemics and advancing drone defense to developing new treatments for traumatic brain injuries, new research awards secured by faculty in fiscal year 2025 will drive a wide range of discoveries with a shared goal of improving lives in communities near and far.
Date: Sep 23, 2025 - -
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New center to shape the future of advanced manufacturing , articleVirginia Tech Made, led by Christopher Williams, will drive innovation, connect industry partners, and prepare a next-generation workforce.
Date: Sep 12, 2025 - -
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Cadets honored with flag detail at Old Dominion game , articleFirst-year Cadets Eva Garcia-Moreyra, Hugh MacArthur, and Lauren Bowman received the flags at Saturday’s football game against Old Dominion.
Date: Sep 12, 2025 - -
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Three events with one goal: Grow Virginia’s manufacturing future , articleThis month, Virginia Tech will convene manufacturers, researchers, and policymakers for three connected events aimed at expanding advanced manufacturing in Virginia and preparing the talent to power it.
Date: Sep 04, 2025 - -
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Multimillion-dollar award from U.S. Army to fund advanced manufacturing research , articleAssociate Professor Hang Yu is leading a team investigating how solid-state manufacturing approaches can help create and repair metal in wartime and beyond.
Date: Aug 18, 2025 - -
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Expert explains rare earth elements — and why the Department of Defense is investing in them , articleAccording to Aaron Noble, head of the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering, rare earth elements are everywhere — but they've proved stubbornly hard to produce in the U.S.
Date: Aug 08, 2025 -
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