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Virginia Tech Engineering

@VTEngineering

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.

ALT 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.

ALT 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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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-…
Warren Dixon

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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.

Speaker stands at a podium during the ceremony.

ALT Speaker stands at a podium during the ceremony.

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To help serve a growing multilingual community, graduate students in the immersive @CarilionClinic Biodesign Program at Virginia Tech are transforming the patient experience at a local dental office with a new translation tool. ➡️ go.vt.edu/uqdwT
(from left) Sarah Scheerer ’24, Ridi Barua ’21, and Mahrukh Siddiqui, fellows in the Carilion Clinic Biodesign Program at Virginia Tech.

ALT (from left) Sarah Scheerer ’24, Ridi Barua ’21, and Mahrukh Siddiqui, fellows in the Carilion Clinic Biodesign Program at Virginia Tech.

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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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#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
Daphne Yao

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Chang Lu

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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! 🧡🎉
Thank You graphic for Virginia Tech Giving Day.

ALT Thank You graphic for Virginia Tech Giving Day.

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