Nov 29
Li Wins OIRED Speech Contest
Yi Li, a graduate student in Prof. Richard Turner's polymer research group, has won the graduate category of the Fall 2010 OIRED/Phi Beta Delta International Experiences Speech Contest. In her speech "On a Journey Defining Myself," Julie reflected on the roles of language and networking, and on the value of persistence and openness.
Aug 5
Wood-Based Composites Center advances program with National Science Foundation grant
The Wood-Based Composites Center in Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant of $675,000 to create and support an Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (I/UCRC).
May 10
Professor Rajagopalan Wins NSF Career Grant
An assistant professor in the Virginia Tech College of Engineering has won a $451,000 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award to study the movement or migration of cells under complex environments and in the presence of conflicting stimuli.
May 4
University Polymer Scientists Elected Fellows of the American Chemical Society
Five Virginia Tech faculty members have been named to the founding class of Fellows of the Division of Polymer Chemistry of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Included in this class of 59 honorees were Professors James E. McGrath, Robert Moore, and S. Richard Turner and emeritus Professors Tom Ward and Garth Wilkes. All are members of the Macromolecules and Interfaces Institute at Virginia Tech.
May 3
Prof. Romesh Batra received 2010 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award
Romesh C. Batra, Virginia Tech professor of engineering science and mechanics, is a 2010 recipient of the Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award sponsored by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and Dominion, an energy company based in Richmond, Va.
Nov 29
Li Win OIRED Speech Contest
Yi Li, a graduate student in Prof. Richard Turner's polymer research group, has won the graduate category of the Fall 2010 OIRED/Phi Beta Delta International Experiences Speech Contest. In her speech "On a Journey Defining Myself," Julie reflected on the roles of language and networking, and on the value of persistence and openness.
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Aug 5
Wood-Based Composites Center Advances Program with National Science Foundation Grant
The Wood-Based Composites Center in Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant of $675,000 to create and support an Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (I/UCRC).
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Jun 18
Chemistry's Judy Riffle Recognized for Diversity Contributins
A chemistry professor at Virginia Tech has been recognized for her contributions to diversity at the univresity.
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Oct 27
Expanding the World of Polymers
Today’s tires and tomorrow’s fuel-cell-powered engines depend upon basic polymer science that allows multi-component materials to exhibit the most desired attributes of each ingredient, needs that have been advanced by James McGrath’s research.