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In the lab of Pinar Acar, the team has created a new way to observe the materials they customize: not with their eyes, but with their ears.
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Mechanical Engineering in the news
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Firefighting without PFAS, expert explains , articleFor decades, PFAS, which stands for polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been a staple in firefighting foams because of their ability to smother liquid fuel fires. But as concerns over their environmental and health impacts grow, researchers are racing to find safer alternatives.
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Problem-solving cells called pericytes could inspire a new species of supercomputer , articleA group of engineering and philosophy researchers are looking to the cells’ little-known clustering behavior for computing inspiration.
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Where the rubber meets the test track: Kevin Fuller pairs his passions for racing and research , articleA 35-year career at Michelin put Fuller ‘90 in the driver’s seat countless times. He found his way to the test track through racing and an education in engineering.
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Mark Paul named fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers , articleAs director of the Computational Science and Engineering Lab, Paul has bridged the disciplines of engineering, physics, nanoscale technology, biology, and more.
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A Hokie-dipped partnership , articleFounded by alumnus Marion Smith '61 and run by three generations of Hokies, Whitley's Peanut Factory found itself coming up short when it came to filling orders for its famous hand-dipped chocolatey peanut clusters. After a chance encounter with two brothers from the College of Engineering, a tasty partnership developed.
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Fast friends: Faculty runners win national cross-country championship , articleA fleet-footed team of over-50 faculty members is logging miles, earning medals, and going the extra mile for each other.
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