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Mechanical Engineering in the news

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Could nuclear reactors power the next era of space exploration? Virginia Tech expert explains , article
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Corps of Cadets alumni Cmdr. Michael May and Lt. j.g. William Albertson named California game Hokie Heroes , article
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Helmet Lab receives Kellogg Community Engagement Scholarship Award , article
The lab earned national recognition for working with communities to transform injury research into practical, independent guidance that helps people choose safer helmets. It is now a finalist for the APLU’s C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship award.

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Nuclear seminar: Caleb Massey , article
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Distinguished Series: Cate Brinson , article
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Nuclear seminar: Matt Olszta , article
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Virginia Robotics Symposium coming to Virginia Tech on October 23 , article
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Distinguished Series: Graduate Programs Town Hall , article
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Nuclear seminar: Tommy Holschuh , article
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Nuclear Seminar: Takuji Oda , article
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Distinguished Series: Derrick Stacey , article

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