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Alumnus plays large role in designing Innovation Campus’ future , articleSven Shockey, graduate of Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture, leads the team responsible for the contemporary design of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus’ first building in Alexandria, Virginia.
Date: Apr 24, 2024 -
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W_Internships combine winter break and internships for the win , articleFrom Jan. 2-12, a cohort of juniors from Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture, Arts, and Design participated in an immersive program that provides a two-week professional experiences across the region.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
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Five faculty members honored with academy membership for leadership, service , articleHailing from biological sciences, industrial and systems engineering, University Libraries, psychology, and architecture, the faculty members will join Virginia Tech's prestigious Academies of Faculty Service and Leadership in honor of their substantial contributions to the university.
Date: Apr 09, 2024 -
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W_Internships – combining winter and internships for the win , articleInternships not only give you job experience, guide your career choices, and help you network, they strengthen your resume and make you more competitive on the job market. But what if you need to take a summer job for more pay, or can’t pay for housing and expenses in a far-flung city for three months? That’s where W_Internships come in. From January 2 to January 12, a number of third-year architecture students participated in an immersive program that helps cultivate architecture students' knowledge, skills, and abilities for their future professions. A partnership between architectural firms, students, and the university, W_Internships place students in two-week internships across the region.
Date: Apr 01, 2024 -
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Jim Bassett named director of the Virginia Tech School of Architecture , articleBassett, associate professor of architecture, has served as the interim director since August 2022, the first semester after the college’s restructuring that brought together the performing and visual arts and design disciplines while retaining the college’s history of architectural innovation.
Date: Mar 15, 2024 -
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Architecture students collaborate with Appalachian communities through new program , articleMany architecture students spend a semester studying design and gaining real-world experience. A new program is offering a cost-efficient experiential learning option without going far from Blacksburg. The Appalachian Futures Lab will expand student learning and leave a lasting impact on the communities where they serve.
Date: Feb 15, 2024 -
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Architecture professor adapts vibration reduction device for residential use , articleArchitecture Professor Mehdi Setareh’s portable tuned mass damper device made structural vibration-reducing technology more accessible in 2017. Now, he’s made the design smaller and less complicated to set up for use in residential homes.
Date: Jan 25, 2024 -
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Beauty meets function: Students revive ancient cooling technology for modern application , articleGraduate and undergraduate students in industrial design and architecture 3D printed intricately designed protypes of evaporative cooling partitions, an ancient technology made relevant again as society seeks energy-efficient approaches to combat heat.
Date: Jan 18, 2024 -
Video ItemUsing virtual reality to bring the architecture of Bahrain to Blacksburg , video
Interior Design professor Eiman Eglewely and an interdisciplinary team of students have created a 3D virtual reality replication of the house of Sheikh Isa, a Middle Eastern structure built in the 1800s. This project has shown students sustainable approaches to cooling and opened their eyes to another part of the world without leaving Blacksburg. Funding was provided by a faculty-initiated grant through the College of Architecture, Art, and Design in 2022 and a major SEED grant through the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology in 2023.
Date: Nov 20, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech’s global impact: Dropping in on Hokies studying and working around the world , articleOn any given day, in every corner of the world, Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, and alumni are making a profound impact. As the university celebrates International Education Week, we check in with some of those Hokies embodying the university’s commitment to international education and engagement.
Date: Nov 10, 2023 -
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Faculty Affairs names School of Architecture's Aki Ishida as its newest Faculty Fellow , articleIshida, who's implementing a midcareer mentoring program, joins four other Faculty Fellows developing projects and policies that benefit faculty members.
Date: Oct 20, 2023 -
Video ItemHokie spirit drives alumni in the Division of Campus Planning Infrastructure and Facilities , video
Preparing for homecoming by talking with alumni Travis Jessee class of '05, Nam Nguyen class of '88, and Sandra Graham class of '96 about their time as students at Virginia Tech, as well as reflecting on their transition to employees within the Division of Campus Planning Infrastructure and Facilities.
Date: Oct 02, 2023 -
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Trimble Technology Lab for architecture and construction opens , articleThe transdisciplinary lab will bring industry-leading technology to students in architecture, building construction, and construction engineering.
Date: Sep 27, 2023 -
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‘Democratizing Design Robotics’ provides learning opportunity for students, faculty across three universities , articleStudents and faculty from the Virginia Tech College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, Hampton University, and Howard University came together in Richmond to create sculpture prototypes using a robotic arm. Participants left with a greater understanding of the role technology can play in the architecture profession and a new appreciation for opportunities created through collaboration.
Date: Sep 26, 2023 -
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'Modeling a Vision' showcases 20 years of Center for Design Research projects , articleThe exhibition is at the Branch Museum in Richmond through Sept. 10 and explores design thinking and design making.
Date: Aug 10, 2023 -
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Architecture faculty members recognized with prestigious awards from international association , articleArchitecture professors Aki Ishida and Miranda Shugars received international recognition this past spring from the Association of College Schools of Architecture. Ishida was named one of three recipients of a Creative Achievement Award, and Shugars’ proposed instructional plan was selected for honors in Course Development for Architecture, Climate Change, and Society.
Date: Aug 04, 2023 -
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Research programs help researchers leap higher , articleThe Commonwealth Cyber Initiative’s Cybersecurity Research Engagement Program seeds research efforts at the intersection of data, autonomy, and security.
Date: Jun 06, 2023 -
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Proof-of-Concept Program funds 12 research projects , articleIn its fourth year, LINK + LICENSE + LAUNCH’s program has funded 12 teams led by Virginia Tech researchers with a total of $600,000 in funding.
Date: Jun 02, 2023 -
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Class of 2023: Matthew Schrage finds solutions and purpose in architecture , articleNamed the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design outstanding graduate for 2023, Schrage has demonstrated his capabilities as a leader and collaborator, through his involvement in community-based and campus organizations, and by his advocacy for and critical research about inclusion in design practice and education.
Date: May 09, 2023 -
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Innovating around complex problems , articleVirginia Tech inventors who contributed to the innovation ecosystem last year by disclosing 169 new innovations, executed 30 new license agreements with commercial partners, and created 10 new start-up companies, were honored at the second annual Celebrating Innovation event, last Monday.
Date: Apr 28, 2023
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