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Class of 2022: Tahjere Lewis shares a family legacy , articleLewis employed Virginia Tech's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem to continue a family commitment beyond graduation.
Date: May 11, 2022 -
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Students gain experience in sustainable architecture thanks to the Keesees’ passion for the environment , articleSusan and David Keesee Endowment for Undergraduate Research within the University Libraries supports undergraduate research related to government policy and environmental sustainability. This year, the grant was used in part to purchase materials for three workshops involving wood, Rockite, and resin for undergraduate architecture students.
Date: Apr 20, 2022 -
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In their own words: Virginia Tech leaders discuss opportunities associated with construction careers , articleThe discussion closes out National Women in Construction Week 2022, which celebrates women in construction and shines a light on career possibilities on a national scale.
Date: Mar 10, 2022 -
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Pathways exist for women considering a new career in construction , articleIn honor of Women in Construction Week, leaders in the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities discussed the multitude of pathways that can lead to a construction career and all of the growth opportunities available in the sector.
Date: Mar 09, 2022 -
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Scholarship support combined with industry experience prepares construction engineering and management student for success , articleJeremy Duggan has relied on the Beyond Boundaries scholarship program to take advantage of service opportunities, internships, and co-ops. The scholarship’s financial support made Virginia Tech “an obvious decision,” he says.
Date: Feb 21, 2022 -
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Architecture and urban studies students serve through community leadership, on and off campus , articleFor a subset of students in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies, serving their communities through leadership positions, both on and off campus, is a demonstration of Ut Prosim in action.
Date: Feb 16, 2022 -
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Class project engineers a love story , articleLinley Pierson ‘21 and Brandon Wade ‘20 first met in Introduction to Construction Engineering and Management. They tied the knot in September 2021 with a teal and orange color scheme for the wedding, the signature Myers-Lawson School of Construction ceremonial hardhats fit right in with the decor.
Date: Feb 12, 2022 -
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Yvan Beliveau honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 1986, Beliveau was the faculty co-founder of the Myers-Lawson School of Construction. Through his passionate leadership, Beliveau helped merge construction programs from different colleges under a joint academic unit.
Date: Feb 03, 2022 -
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Ground broken on Hitt Hall , articleThe project begins during a time of far-reaching change in the construction industry, which, like many sectors, is being transformed by fast-emerging technologies.
Date: Feb 02, 2022 -
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How we collaborate: Ali Mehrizi-Sani and Kereshmeh Afsari , articleTransdisciplinary collaborations can be tricky. But when they're successful, they unleash new possibilities.
Date: Jan 28, 2022 -
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Collaboration advances legged robot research on Virginia Tech construction sites , articleYearlong research from Virginia Tech and alumni-founded industry sponsor Procon Consulting revealed when compared to their human counterparts, autonomous robots have the potential to improve the accuracy, consistency, and quality of data capture within a live construction environment.
Date: Dec 08, 2021 -
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Class of 2021: Ryan Kros looks ahead to careers in the Army and residential construction , articleKros learned to balance his responsibilities in the Corps of Cadets and Army ROTC with his studies in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies and being an athlete on the men's tennis team. He not only succeeded, he thrived.
Date: Dec 07, 2021 -
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Michael J. Garvin inducted into National Academy of Construction , articleGarvin was chosen for his proven leadership in alternative project delivery and contracting methods, public-private partnerships, project finance, and significant research for major transportation and infrastructure projects.
Date: Dec 02, 2021 -
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Hitt Hall design and funding approved unanimously by Virginia Tech Board of Visitors , articleThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors reviewed the design, and approved funding for, Hitt Hall, a new facility in the North Academic District of the Blacksburg campus. The facility will expand the physical presence for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, as well as add critical dining and academic spaces.
Date: Sep 03, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech research unleashing robotic technology on campus construction sites , articleFaculty and students from Myers-Lawson School of Construction are partnering with the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities and Procon Consulting to deploy Spot, a mobile robot dog, to conduct innovative research around autonomous construction progress monitoring.
Date: May 20, 2021 -
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Class of 2021: For Ryan King, campus construction offers a strong foundation for future career path , articleKing has played an integral role in testing cutting-edge robotic technology on university capital construction sites.
Date: May 12, 2021 -
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Student club helps inspire Virginia Tech alumna to build online community for women in construction , articleVirginia Tech alumna Kathryn Hart created an online community for women starting entry-level positions in construction to help connect, learn, and grow from each other. This online community was inspired by Hart's efforts to rebuild the Building Women in Construction student organization at Virginia Tech.
Date: Apr 29, 2021 -
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Elaine Gall, university building official, set to retire , articleA champion for continuous improvement, partnership-building, and elevating opportunities for women in construction, Gall is set to retire on March 31. Established in 2010, the Office of the University Building Official has primary responsibility for the management and enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
Date: Mar 25, 2021 -
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Answering the call for affordable housing , articleThrough two public-private partnerships, faculty and students in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction are pioneering high-tech, data-driven methods to make quality housing more affordable.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Industry experts: Mentorship, inquisitive spirit among must-have qualities for construction careers , articleUndergraduate participants attending a recent Building Women in Construction virtual panel had the opportunity to network with female construction industry leaders from Virginia Tech, the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, and more.
Date: Oct 29, 2020
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