Spring 2022
Features
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Charting a community-focused approach to growth , articleFive years into her tenure at the university, Dean Julia Ross has led the growing reach and impact of Virginia Tech Engineering through a committed focus on people, support, and intentional planning.
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Shades of green in systems thinking , articleA trend towards sustainable systems and design has been growing in the College of Engineering for decades – and for students and faculty, the focus on “green” research and education is stronger than ever.
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Top of the mountain , articleMustafa Kara, a recent Hokie doctoral graduate, reflects on growing up in Turkey, the importance of family, and the support he found in the Virginia Tech community.
Waypoint
Message from the dean
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Building strength from the inside out , articleAs engineers, we’re often focused on problem solving and facing challenges head on, but creating connections is just as important.
Ascent
research + innovation + people
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DREAMS Lab to dream job: The journey of Amy Elliott , articleBefore mechanical engineer Amy Elliott landed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, she helped spearhead the additive manufacturing charge at Virginia Tech – and almost won a reality TV show. Learn more about her journey in this Q&A.
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Show me the NFTs , articleNon-fungible tokens, commonly known as NFTs, are emerging as a multi-billion dollar industry. Hokies are carving out a space in this irreverent, disruptive, and exciting new territory.
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Volleyball tournament serves up social and academic teamwork , articleThis spring, a student-organized, college-wide volleyball tournament helped Hokie engineers reconnect – and relax a little – in the wake of pandemic disruption.
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Underwater subs get their day at the lake , articleAutonomous underwater vehicles are making waves – both in the research lab and on the testing grounds of a local lake in the Blacksburg area.
360°
news + events from around the college
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Class of 2022: Terelle Cadd named Outstanding Senior for the College of Engineering , redirectImmensely grateful for his experiences, opportunities, and connections, Terelle Cadd strives to be a leader who inspires others to achieve the unthinkable.
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Ella Atkins appointed head of the Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering , redirectElla Atkins joins Virginia Tech from the University of Michigan, where she held the position of professor of aerospace engineering.
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Suneel Kodambaka appointed head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering , redirectSuneel Kodambaka has been named head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering starting July 1. He comes to Virginia Tech after a long career at the University of California, Los Angeles.