Diggeridoos at VT

Student led multidisciplinary design team at VT ranked #1 internationally for fastest launch design at Not-a-Boring Competition 2021 hosted by Elon Musk.

[The Boring Company @boringcompany]

The 2024 Not-a-Boring Competition has begun! The 130 students (8 teams and 5 countries) are competing on max tunneling speed and innovation. Beat the snail!

[The Boring Company @boringcompany]

The 2024 Not-a-Boring Competition is heating up...24 hours till the race begins!

[Diggeridoos at VT @DiggeridoosVT]

Groundbreaking News! March 31st marked our first dig in the Not-a-Boring Competition, setting a huge milestone for us! As we prep for next year, we'll reflect on this pivotal moment and improve our Boring Bill design. Stay tuned for even more groundbreaking achievements ahead!

[Diggeridoos at VT @DiggeridoosVT]

Yesterday was an amazing start to the annual Not-a-Boring Competition! Thank you to Carmen Sáenz and The Boring Company for providing a wonderful tour of their facility here in Bastrop, TX.

More to come as the week ramps up!

[Diggeridoos at VT @DiggeridoosVT]

As E-Week comes to an end, we thought it would be a perfect time to recognize the hard work our engineers have put in to be ready for competition! Without their brilliance and dedication, the success of this whole operation would be little to none.

#eweek

[Diggeridoos at VT @DiggeridoosVT]

It’s giving day this week which means generosity is in the air!

If you are inclined to donate, click the link below and select Diggeridoos at Virginia Tech under the Fund Designation.

https://t.co/XFoevgqs5S

We hope to see you make an impact by supporting The Diggeridoos!

[Diggeridoos at VT @DiggeridoosVT]

We would like to thank our newest PARTNER LEVEL sponsor Sumitomo Drive Technologies for supplying us with a stronger motor.

More updates to come soon as parts roll in so stay tuned!

[Diggeridoos at VT @DiggeridoosVT]

Meet the Electronics Lead: Sid Das
- Class of: 2023
- Major: Electrical Engineer
- Minor: Math and Strategic Communication
- From: Apex, North Carolina

@VTEngineering @boringcompany #notaboringcompetition #vtenginnering

[Diggeridoos at VT @DiggeridoosVT]

Meet the Chief Engineer: Austin Koontz
- Class of: 2024
- Major: Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
- Minor: Industrial Design
- From: Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Fun Fact: A licensed hang gliding pilot!

@VTEngineering @boringcompany #theboringcompany

[Diggeridoos at VT @DiggeridoosVT]

Meet the Project Lead: Pranav Veenam
- Class of: 2024
- Major: Computer Science
- From: Wellesley, Massachusetts - Fun Fact: Terrible sleep schedule and at beekeeping
@VTEngineering @VT_CS @boringcompany #theboringcompany #vtengineering #notaboringcompetition

[Diggeridoos at VT @DiggeridoosVT]

Meet the Founder of the Diggeridoos: Taylor Ransford
- Class of: 2023
- Major: Aerospace Engineering
- From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Fun fact: builds RC planes and can cook
@VTEngineering @boringcompany

[Diggeridoos at VT @DiggeridoosVT]

Meet the team leads for the 2023 Not-A-Boring Competition!

8️⃣ Driven People
💻 All areas of Engineering
📈 Business Integration
�� Diverse group of people

@vt_engineering @vtpamplin @boringcompany #theboringcompany #vtengineering #notaboringcompetition

[Diggeridoos at VT @DiggeridoosVT]

THIS IS NOT A DRILL! We repeat this is not a drill! ——> Introducing our revamped logo!! 🥳

@VTEngineering @boringcompany
#theboringcompany #vtengineering
#notaboringcompetition

[Kyle Papili @kyle_papili]

Few weeks ago, me and the @DiggeridoosVT did something pretty awesome.
Check it out: https://t.co/bNu4zcSODW

@boringcompany @elonmusk @SpaceX @Tesla #nabc @greentheonly @DirtyTesla @wholemars @Erdayastronaut #boringcompany #elonmusk

[Virginia Tech Engineering @VTEngineering]

Congratulations @DiggeridoosVT! 👏 Their tunnel boring machine was awarded fastest launch design in the world by the @boringcompany. 🏆🎉

[Virginia Tech Engineering @VTEngineering]

Blacksburg ✈️ Las Vegas

@DiggeridoosVT were one of 12 teams selected by the @boringcompany to develop and demonstrate creative tunneling solutions at the company’s first international competition. And they were awarded fastest launch design! 🏆👏
https://t.co/tD8BlCpUfG

[Virginia Tech Computer Science @VT_CS]

ICYMI: @DiggeridoosVT had some great Thanksgiving stories to share, being one of 12 teams selected by the @boringcompany to develop creative tunneling solutions at the company’s first international competition. And they were awarded fastest launch design!🏆https://t.co/iaP2Ek9W7b