College of Science
Boundless Impact Campaign Summary
Stories of impact
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From pond to polymer: Algae powers next generation plastics , articleAssistant Professor Josh Worch and his team combined algae with common chemical components to make tough biohybrid plastics that are strong, highly adaptable, and fully recyclable.
Date: Aug 05, 2025 - -
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Sinking land threatens U.S. airports , articleRunways are sinking unevenly at major airports across the U.S., according to new research. As a result, airports are facing increased safety risks and maintenance costs.
Date: Aug 04, 2025 - -
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Eric Smith honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 42 years, Smith was a two-time department head in statistics, served as the director of the Statistical Consulting Center from 1995-2004, and developed the successful undergraduate program in computational modeling and data analytics.
Date: Aug 01, 2025 -