What Our Graduate Students Are Up To

Meet Some of the Graduate Students from the College of Engineering

Graduate students in the College of Engineering are driving innovation, advancing research, and making meaningful contributions across disciplines and industries. From cutting-edge discoveries in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing to impactful internships and entrepreneurial ventures, their work reflects the energy, curiosity, and commitment that define Virginia Tech’s graduate community. This page celebrates their stories—spotlighting the people behind the progress and the diverse paths they’re forging in engineering and beyond.

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Inaugural workshop looks at building a next-gen manufacturing workforce , article
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AI vs. cyberattacks: CAREER award funds research to make cybersecurity smarter , article
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Multimillion-dollar award from U.S. Army to fund advanced manufacturing research , article
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Wind tunnel research gathers speed with NATO partnership , article
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But first, pizza: Team creates assistive robotics that can make you a meal , article
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AI expert helps startup improve health care delivery , article
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Groundbreaking AI aims to speed lifesaving therapies , article
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Projects sourced from industry and government create dynamic fall semester for Master of Engineering students , article
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Meta internship offers chance to 'build things people actually use' , article
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Researchers mimic a mystery of nature to make ice move on its own , article
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Disappointment leads to discovery for doctoral student Diver Marin , article

Recognizing Graduate Research Excellence

The innovative spirit of our graduate students doesn’t go unnoticed. The College of Engineering proudly celebrates their achievements through awards that showcase the depth, creativity, and impact of their research. These recognitions honor the drive and curiosity that fuel discovery at Virginia Tech and highlight the meaningful contributions our students are making to their fields and to society. Learn more about one of our signature recognitions—the Paul E. Torgersen Graduate Student Research Excellence Awards—and explore the outstanding work of recent honorees.