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World-class research from a top-ranked university. We are #VTReseach at @virginia_tech. Located in Blacksburg, Roanoke, and Washington, D.C. 🔬🧪

 Blacksburg, Virginia
research.vt.edu/
Joined October 2009
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From the medicine we take to the roads we travel; @virginia_tech research is embedded in everyday life. See how Hokie researchers are pushing boundaries, solving real-world problems, and driving impact that reaches communities across the commonwealth and beyond.
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Fralin Life Sciences Institute@FralinLifeSciOct 6
Could a patch reverse a drug overdose? Hear from @VTCeZAP Wujin Sun, in this week's @VTresearch Curious Conversations.
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Virginia Tech@virginia_techAug 14
Seven Virginia Tech faculty members have been elected to the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, recognizing their sustained contributions to research, innovation, education, and service to the Commonwealth of Virginia. 🙌 🔗: bit.ly/4qhcwfo
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Virginia Tech@virginia_techApr 28
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected #VirginiaTech and the Southeastern Universities Research Association to manage one of the nation’s leading nuclear physics research laboratories. 👏 Learn more ➡️ go.vt.edu/uonKW
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Fralin Life Sciences Institute@FralinLifeSciApr 9
.@vtspes professor Boris Vinatzer (@VinatzerLab) joined @Virginia_Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to share research insights on a fungi protein that helps water freeze at a higher temperature. He shares how this discovery could be used in cloud seeding.🙌 bit.ly/4sjTuEn

Curious Conversations Podcast: Boris Vinatzer

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This week on @VTresearch’s “Curious Conversations” podcast, we heard from @VT_VSAREC Director Michael Schwarz, who spoke about the blue catfish and shared how artificial intelligence may play a key role in processing it. 🎙️View the full episode here: bit.ly/40SjVG1
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Virginia Tech News@vtnewsMar 23
#VirginiaTech is making moves in innovation. 🔬 Ranked No. 59 by the National Academy of Inventors on its 2025 Top 100 U.S. Universities list for granted utility patents, turning ideas into real-world impact. 🔗: go.vt.edu/umSLL
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Virginia Tech@virginia_techMar 18
Can fungi influence the weather? Turns out, they just might. 🍄 A recent study unveils how fungal proteins have lead to new discoveries in weather engineering. 🔗: brnw.ch/21x0QKi
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Virginia Tech News@vtnewsMar 9
Twelve #VirginiaTech faculty members have been named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors, joining 230 emerging inventors selected nationwide. 👏 🔗: go.vt.edu/umkia
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Virginia Tech News@vtnewsFeb 25
Electra.aero Inc. is the first aircraft manufacturer to join the Virginia Advanced Air Mobility Smart Airspace Program, which researches low-level routes and instrument procedures for advanced air mobility departures and arrivals. 🛩️ 🔗: brnw.ch/21x0fxP
Electra held the first public test flights for its hybrid-electric EL2 ultra-short takeoff and landing technology demonstrator aircraft in Blacksburg last summer.

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🔊In this week's episode of @VTresearch's "Curious Conversations" podcast, Austin Gray (@austin_doug13), @VT_Biology assistant professor and @globalchangevt affiliate, talks microplastics and the growing body of research regarding their impact on human and environmental health. – at Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Tech Science@VT_ScienceFeb 24
The dangers of microplastics to human health can be sensationalized and more research is needed in many areas, but there is evidence of microplastics having a negative impact on cardiovascular systems. Listen to the full podcast: go.vt.edu/ulSuW #whatsyourscience
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.@vt_fishwild assistant professor and @globalchangevt affiliate Francesco Ferretti (@bestinoblu) joined @VTresearch's “Curious Conversations” podcast to talk about the global state of shark populations and the misconceptions or knowledge gaps that challenge conservation efforts. – at Blacksburg, VA
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In this week's @VTresearch “Curious Conversations, @globalchangevt's Landon Marston explained the amount of water used by data centers, what they’re doing with it, and the reality of the national and local impacts. 🚰
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Virginia Tech@virginia_techFeb 12
Whether advancing satellite communications, developing MIMO antenna arrays, or spearheading spectrum sharing, #VirginiaTech researchers have consistently led the way. Their research continues to influence how we live, work, and connect every day. 🛜 🔗: go.vt.edu/ulgZv
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Virginia Tech News@vtnewsFeb 11
Researchers recently helped Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer, demonstrate compliance to the Federal Aviation Administration’s rules for safe flights over people and vehicles.   🔗 go.vt.edu/ulbUD
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Kevin Pitts@KevinTPittsFeb 7
Great interview with Patrick Huber about dark matter! @VTPhysics @VT_Science news.vt.edu/content/news_vt_…

‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Patrick Huber talks about dark matter detection

Huber explained the significance of neutrinos in the universe, the methods used to detect dark matter, and the interdisciplinary nature of the research.

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Virginia Tech News@vtnewsJan 30
The female common vampire bat is larger than its male counterpart, according to a new study from #VirginiaTech researchers. 🦇 🔗: brnw.ch/21wZwNq
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Virginia Tech@virginia_techJan 8
“As a scientist, I’m here to serve people.” 🤝 Austin Gray’s humble beginning in research feeds into a constant curiosity that he hopes can lead to a better understanding of microplastics and their impact on human health. Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/21wYVmf
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Virginia Tech News@vtnews17 Dec 2025
The #VirginiaTech Helmet Lab has released its first-ever ratings for youth hockey helmets. Using its STAR system, researchers tested 33 helmets, with 10 earning a top five-star rating to help families make informed choices about impact protection. 🙌 🔗: brnw.ch/21wYr9O
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Despite federal grant cuts, Virginia Tech continues to advance its research mission – expanding state, industry, and philanthropic partnerships and staying on pace for its $600M goal by 2029. cardinalnews.org/2025/11/21/…

Virginia Tech passes research spending goal, but looks to fill possible funding gaps left by...

Virginia Tech has passed targets for research spending, but in what one official calls an “increasingly unpredictable” federal funding climate, the university might ask for more money from state, c…

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Kevin Pitts@KevinTPitts7 Nov 2025
Great story by our own Kelly Izlar on the work of Kyle Dahlin, Lauren Childs, and Michael Robert. @VTMathematics @VT_Science phys.org/news/2025-11-mathem… via @physorg_com

Mathematicians model the menace of mosquitoes

The wispy shadow at the corner of your eye emitted a high-pitched whine. It grew louder. You were chosen.

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