Dec 19
Dr. Garth Wilkes as one it's 2009 Fellows.
The ACS Division of Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering (PMSE) has named Dr. Garth Wilkes as one it's 2009 Fellows.
Dec 19
Madsen Wins CAREER Award
Prof. Lou Madsen has received the 2008 NSF Career Award for his work on understanding anisotropy in ionomers using NMR spectroscopy. The $475,000 grant will support his efforts through 2013
Oct 21
University Announces Energy Initiatives
Don Leo, associate dean of research and graduate studies in Virginia Tech's College of Engineering and professor of mechanical engineering, has been named special assistant to the vice president for research for energy initiatives. In turn, Leo has announced energy initiatives for the upcoming year.
Oct 10
Macromolecules and Interfaces Institute (MII) - Tale of two musicians leads to partnership that spans polymers to bio-based materials
In the 1970s, a tale of the friendship of two men began. Both were musicians by hobby, but their real vocations were as scientist and engineer. Their friendship and respect for each other started an educational partnership that has now spanned some four decades and helped to provide Virginia Tech with one of the best interdisciplinary materials programs in the world.
Sep 17
Dr. S. Richard Turner Receives 2008 Industrial Sponsor's Award
Prof. Richard Turner has received the 2008 American Chemical Society Industrial Polymer Scientist Award. This award, which recognizes Turner's achievements during his tenure at Eastman Chemical Company, was presented at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society in Philadelphia in August 2008.
Jun 26
Engineering Professor David Dillard Received Honorary Professional Degree
Virginia Tech Engineering Science and Mechanics Professor David Dillard was awarded the Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly the University of Missouri at Rolla) honorary professional degree in May at their commencement.
May 13
Young Scientist Experience
The Macromolecules and Interfaces Institute presented the third Young Scientist’s Experience (YSE). This program was held in conjunction with the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at Virginia Tech. The SURP program, funded by the National Science Foundation for past 20 years, enables undergraduates from across the country to conduct summer research at Virginia Tech. For the Young Scientist’s Experience, middle school students are teamed with SURP mentors to work in areas at the forefront of scientific research. With Virginia Tech faculty sponsors, teams assembled demonstrations to present during the 2008 Street Fair “Steppin’ Out” in downtown Blacksburg. Over 550 undergraduate students have been through the REU program. For more information on the YSE, contact Maggie Bump at mbobbitt@vt.edu.
Jan 28
Professor James E. McGrath was the 2008 Recipient of the American Chemical Society Award in Polymer Chemistry
Professor James E. McGrath was the 2008 Recipientof the American Chemical SocietyAward in Polymer Chemistry for his visionaryand outstanding fundamental synthetic researchin thermoplastics, high performancepolymers (polyarylene ethers, polyimidepolysiloxanes),and the synthesis of polymersfor fuel cells. The award was sponsored byExxonMobil Chemical Company.