Virginia Tech Engineering

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

[Virginia Tech Engineering @VTEngineering]

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. 🥳

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NASA has awarded Virginia Tech and partners $5.8M to develop new tools that integrate certification requirements into aircraft design from day one -- helping bring next-generation aviation technologies to market faster.
https://t.co/L3itdWSqFz

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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! ➡️ https://t.co/slqC3tre2d

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Virginia Tech has been ranked as one of the top 20 public schools in the United States. 👏

➡️ https://t.co/xbgLmmdL9a

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Meet Warren Dixon, the new @VTEngineering dean. 👋

With a passion for student success, a background in robotics & AI, & a vision for continued growth, Dixon is ready to get to work (and he’s bringing a little magic along for the ride 👀🎩).

🔗: https://t.co/gePX2stWVB

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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 ⤵️
https://t.co/ET2alEoWUy

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@HokiesVB Go Izzy!! 👏👏👏

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Being a Hokie means MORE. 🦃

From the volleyball court to the engineering lab, Izzy Mishler is making the most of every opportunity at Virginia Tech!

Read her story: https://t.co/pEtvmFTynX

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How do the northern lights affect our atmosphere? 🌌

#VirginiaTech researchers recently launched a NASA sounding rocket into the Arctic sky to as part of research that could improve our understanding of Earth's ozone layer & climate.

🔗: https://t.co/jUwPENu4MT

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Happy #NationalInternDay! 🥳 Meet seven engineering students who are making the most of their internships this summer. ⤵️
https://t.co/QagIxsptKQ

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More than a dozen Virginia Tech researchers are connected to three of the first projects selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission.

🔗: https://t.co/HxBp0eLcWg

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After earning three degrees from Virginia Tech, this alum is putting her engineering education to work solving complex industry challenges. 👏

🔗: https://t.co/vjSnYPY2KW

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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.
https://t.co/RW5UQlgFNh

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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 ⤵️
https://t.co/WMbsWoJVxg

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As drought strains water supplies across much of the U.S., Virginia Tech researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model designed to help policymakers manage growing competition between agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing.

🔗: https://t.co/HyeyqyLZH3

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Congratulations to the nine @virginia_tech faculty members who have received U.S. Fulbright Scholar Awards for the 2026–27 academic year! 🎉
https://t.co/8lMxLYnqiV

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A globally recognized researcher at Virginia Tech has been inducted as a 2025 fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. 👏

🔗: https://t.co/HCIphu4qYr

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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 ➡️ https://t.co/y6oqqiaWZe

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Premiering tonight! 📺 Five engineering students put their design and manufacturing skills to the test in the Steel Founders' Society of America's Cast in Steel competition.
https://t.co/ueqGFMLtuS

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As silicon approaches its physical limits, this #VirginiaTech Ph.D student is helping explore what comes next for semiconductors.

🔗: https://t.co/r6b4C6HxzO