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Article ItemResearch seeks to transform urban water management , article
The Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Laboratory is on a mission to treat stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water as a single resource following the Environmental Protection Agency's new limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl, also known as PFAS or forever chemicals, in drinking water.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 -
Article ItemResearcher tackles hidden climate impacts in the soil and air , article
Hosein Foroutan, associate professor in civil and environmental engineering, seeks to illuminate overlooked climate impacts through two projects examining mineral dust and soil nitrous oxide.
Date: Jul 16, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Fallout of Trump rally shooting, RNC, power outages in Texas, Prime Day, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss the media and political fallout of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, what the event says about the climate of our politics, and the impacts it will have on the Republican National Convention this week in Milwaukee, as well as the broader presidential race. They can also speak about extended power outages in Texas, impacts of Amazon Prime Day, fighting the spread of dengue fever, and how to find more happiness in our lives.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts: Amazon Prime Day expected to be biggest yet, despite economic concerns , article
Amazon’s highly anticipated 48-hour Prime Day kicks off Tuesday, July 16. Last year, Amazon reported its biggest Prime Day ever, with shoppers purchasing more than 375 million items. That’s up from 300 million in 2022. Experts believe this year will be no different, but with high demand comes an influx in shipment that puts pressure on transportation systems and the environment.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech’s College of Engineering ranks highly in the U.S. News & World Report Graduate Rankings for 2024 , article
In 2024 Virginia Tech's College of Engineering was ranked 31st in the nation, and rose in its aerospace, biological, industrial and systems, and computer engineering programs, while holding steady in civil and environmental engineering.
Date: Jun 18, 2024 -
Article ItemMyers-Lawson School of Construction celebrates alumni and students , article
The school celebrated a successful year by honoring its top graduates and alumni during an awards banquet.
Date: Jun 12, 2024 -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Hosein Foroutan talks about microplastics, the ocean, and the atmosphere , article
Foroutan explained what microplastics are and shared recent findings that indicate how such waste is making its way into the air around the world.
Date: May 20, 2024 -
Article ItemEric Jacques named Thomas M. Murray Family Junior Faculty Fellow , article
Jacques has established himself as an outstanding faculty member in the analysis, design, and retrofit of reinforced concrete structures.
Date: May 13, 2024 -
Article ItemMatthew R. Eatherton named Montague-Betts Professor in Structural Steel Design , article
Eatherton is internationally recognized in the field of steel structures and is acknowledged to be one of the leading researchers in the area of seismically resilient and sustainable structural systems.
Date: May 13, 2024 -
Article ItemResearch to uncover the impact of water use in the Colorado River Basin , article
Persistent overuse of water and long-term drought has depleted the Colorado River and highlighted the need for a comprehensive understanding of how waters are allocated and used to develop effective management strategies. Landon Marston and his students are part of a group analyzing consumption to help guide these strategies.
Date: May 13, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Trump trial, Starliner launch, 'The Fall Guy', Olympics and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Jessica Fikac builds up those around her , article
Senior Jessica Fikac, named construction engineering and management outstanding senior, is preparing to walk across the stage, but her life-long love for learning will bring her back for graduate school.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
Article ItemRodrigo Sarlo receives National Science Foundation CAREER award to create structural digital twins on campus , article
Sarlo's research will facilitate the conversion of sensor data to structural models, which has applications in structural monitoring for safety and maintenance.
Date: May 01, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Civil and environmental engineering outstanding senior AJ Joseph is dedicated to serving through transportation , article
AJ Joseph is an outstanding senior in civil and environmental engineering. He will be staying at Virginia Tech to continue his graduate education in transportation infrastructure and systems engineering.
Date: Apr 16, 2024 -
Article ItemAlba Yerro-Colom to use National Science Foundation CAREER award to better predict and prevent landslides , article
Alba Yerro-Colom is developing a numerical framework to study how different rainfall patterns affect the interaction between water, roots, and soil during a landslide.
Date: Apr 15, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech's Edward A. Bouchet Honor Society chapter inducts five new members , article
The honor society was founded in 2005 by Yale and Howard universities and holds an annual Conference on Diversity and Graduate Education at Yale to celebrate inductees.
Date: Apr 12, 2024 -
Article ItemEarth Day 2024: Experts available to discuss environmental issues and how to solve them , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews to speak on issues ahead of Earth Day on April 22, 2024. Those topics include the environment, energy, infrastructure, invasive species, food waste artificial intelligence, sustainability, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech civil and environmental engineering student teams win regional competitions , article
Virginia Tech civil and environmental engineering competition teams were successful in the regional competition hosted at Virginia Tech on March 28-30, 2024.
Date: Apr 08, 2024 -
Video ItemVirginia Tech hosts Concrete Canoe competition , video
Civil Engineering students representing 11 universities gathered at Claytor Lake State Park in Dublin, Va. for the annual American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Virginias Student Symposium. Virginia Tech's Concrete Canoe team splashed into the competition with a raft that weighed over 200 lbs.
Date: Apr 02, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge , article
Virginia Tech has experts available for interviews to discuss topics surrounding the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Topics include: bridge infrastructure, cargo ship safety functions, supply chain impact, economic impact, and regional transportation impact. To schedule an interview with any of our experts, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Mar 27, 2024
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