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The official page for engineering research and news from Virginia Tech's College of Engineering.

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With approximately 285,500 square feet across five stories, Mitchell Hall is a state-of-the-art engineering building designed to accelerate experiential learning and research innovation. 🤩🏫 Take an interactive tour of our newest building! ➡️ go.vt.edu/us3pK
Rendering of Mitchell Hall with text: A look inside Mitchell Hall.

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The rankings are in! We're excited to share that @USNewsEducation has once again recognized our undergraduate engineering programs among the top engineering schools for 2027. 🥳
2027 best undergraduate engineering programs. number 15 Virginia Tech Engineering. U.S. News and World Report ranking based on engineering schools whose highest degree is doctorate.

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Virginia Tech has been ranked as one of the top 20 public schools in the United States. 👏 ➡️ bit.ly/4xCJb0M
Image of Virginia Tech campus with text stating, "Virginia Tech ranked a top 20 public university in the United States" according to U.S. News & World Report. The Virginia Tech logo is in the top left corner.

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A team of @virginia_tech researchers received a $20 million grant from the @NSF to establish an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cloud-based semiconductor laboratory. Learn more ⤵️ news.vt.edu/articles/2026/08…

University receives $20 million grant for cloud-based semiconductor lab

As part of a nationwide network of AI-enabled autonomous laboratories, Virginia Tech will make use its remotely accessible labs to strengthen U.S. semiconductor innovation, manufacturing resilience,...

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Happy #NationalInternDay! 🥳 Meet seven engineering students who are making the most of their internships this summer. ⤵️ news.vt.edu/articles/2026/07…

Engineering interns learn by doing this summer

Meet seven engineering students who are making the most of their internships this summer.

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.@VT_ChE's Michael Bortner has been chosen for the Defense Science Study Group! 👏 This highly selective program brings together some of the nation’s most outstanding professors to apply their expertise to national security challenges and opportunities. news.vt.edu/articles/2026/07…

Michael Bortner selected to join U.S. Defense Science Study Group

Bortner's research focuses on advanced manufacturing processes and polymer-based materials with applications ranging from recyclable wind turbine blades and structural composites for transportation...

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Introducing the May Family Foundation Fellowship Challenge! 🤩 Initiated by a $1 million commitment from the May family, this student-centered challenge aims to expand graduate student support across the College of Engineering. 🧡 Learn more ⤵️ news.vt.edu/articles/2026/06…

New May Family Foundation Fellowship Challenge expands support for engineering graduate students

The student‑centered challenge aims to accelerate the creation of endowed graduate fellowships that will strengthen the university's research enterprise and help recruit talented graduate students....

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Today marks Warren Dixon's first official day as dean of the College of Engineering. 🎉 Please join us in welcoming him to the Hokie community! 🧡🦃 Learn more about Warren ➡️ eng.vt.edu/about/leadership-…
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Buildings may soon have the ability to prevent the spread of airborne diseases. 🏢🦠 @linseymarr is studying how microbes move, how risky they are, and how buildings could be redesigned to reduce illness. nytimes.com/2026/06/19/scien…

Buildings May Soon Have ‘Immune Systems’ That Fight Airborne Disease

Following the pandemic, the federal government is spending $150 million on new technology to ensure clean indoor air. Here’s what scientists are pursuing.

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A minor for all Hokies! 💻🦃 Starting this fall, @virginia_tech students will have the opportunity to build AI skills and literacy that will prepare them for the future workforce. go.vt.edu/uqImh

New artificial intelligence minor launches this fall

The interdisciplinary minor will give students in every major the opportunity to build artificial intelligence skills, explore ethical impacts, and use that information in fields ranging from...

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We're excited to share the College of Engineering was well represented in the subject rankings as part of @usnews 2026-27 Best Global Universities rankings! 🎉➡️ go.vt.edu/uqIkb
Graphic with a gear design in the background. Text on graphic says: 2026-27 best global general engineering programs. Number 121 among more than 2,250 universities globally. Number 17 among U.S. universities. U.S. News and World Report ranking best on 13 indicators combined to measure global research performance.

ALT Graphic with a gear design in the background. Text on graphic says: 2026-27 best global general engineering programs. Number 121 among more than 2,250 universities globally. Number 17 among U.S. universities. U.S. News and World Report ranking best on 13 indicators combined to measure global research performance.
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A milestone moment for Mitchell Hall! 🥳🏗️ Yesterday's topping out ceremony, hosted by @SkanskaUSA, served as a celebration of pride, worker safety, and good luck for the future of the building. 🎉
Concrete bucket is lifted to the top of Mitchell Hall to commemorate the "topping out" of the building.

ALT Concrete bucket is lifted to the top of Mitchell Hall to commemorate the "topping out" of the building.

Norris Mitchell signs a wall that is covered in signatures.

ALT Norris Mitchell signs a wall that is covered in signatures.

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Mining for talent! ⚒️🦃 Thanks to support from @CarterMachinery, Virginia Tech engineering students will be well equipped to lead the mining workforce into the future. ➡️ go.vt.edu/upCUp
Executive Vice President Craig Kahoun (at far right) and other members of the Carter Machinery team celebrate a kickoff event in the Center for Autonomous Mining with Professor Erik Westman (third from left) and Professor Aaron Noble, head of the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering (fourth from left).

ALT Executive Vice President Craig Kahoun (at far right) and other members of the Carter Machinery team celebrate a kickoff event in the Center for Autonomous Mining with Professor Erik Westman (third from left) and Professor Aaron Noble, head of the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering (fourth from left).
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We're excited to welcome @VT_ECE alumnus Pete Fox as the Distinguished Alumni speaker for today's #HokieGrad ceremonies! 🤩🎓 His message to graduating seniors: embrace lifelong learning, resilience, and what it means to be a Hokie. 🧡 news.vt.edu/articles/2026/05…

Pete Fox to deliver College of Engineering commencement address

Fox ’89, M.S. ’93 will encourage graduating seniors to embrace lifelong learning, resilience, and what it means to be a Hokie. He also will be honored as the college’s Distinguished Alumni Award...

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So proud of our @DiggeridoosVT! 🤩🎉
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Congratulations to @DiggeridoosVT from Virginia Tech for winning the 2026 Not-a-Boring-Competition! They mined 129” in a Texas downpour. Additional congrats to @TalpaUpv (Innovation Award) and to @TheBoringIllini (Rookie of the Year). Registration opens soon for NABC 2027!
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#VTEngineering is leading the way in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate School rankings! 🎉 Nine of our individual graduate programs are rated among the top 25 nationally by @USNewsEducation. ➡️ go.vt.edu/unvC1
Research and work done by students and faculty members in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, seen here testing the strength of reinforced concrete diaphragms, are one of many reasons why the College of Engineering has a strong reputation both nationally and globally.

ALT Research and work done by students and faculty members in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, seen here testing the strength of reinforced concrete diaphragms, are one of many reasons why the College of Engineering has a strong reputation both nationally and globally.

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Congratulations to Daphne Yao and Chang Lu for being named to the 2025 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (@aaas) Fellows! 👏 Becoming a #AAASFellow is among the highest distinctions in the scientific community. ➡️ brnw.ch/21x1dnR
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The coalition leverages #VirginiaTech’s expertise across multiple colleges and fields relevant to construction, including faculty based in Blacksburg and Northern Virginia. 🏗️➡️ go.vt.edu/umsrH

A better built environment

Virginia Tech connects its extensive research ecosystem with forward-looking construction firms, public agencies, and workforce partners through the Coalition for Smart Construction.

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The #VirginiaTech-led Coalition for Smart Construction connects researchers, industry partners, and emerging technologies to accelerate innovation in the construction industry through collaborative research and development. 🙌 Learn more ➡️ go.vt.edu/umohw
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Together, we’re moving boldly into what’s next – and it’s all thanks to YOU! 🫵 Thank you supporting our Hokie engineers and leading the way this #VTGivingDay! 🧡🎉
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The countdown is on! ⏰ Make your #VTGivingDay gift before noon to help the College of Engineering unlock additional funds. ➡️ give.vt.edu/supportcoe
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⏰ One hour remaining Make your impact before #VTGivingDay wraps up. The area with the most donors between 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. EST will unlock additional funding. 🔗: give.vt.edu/vtgivingday2026
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