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Virginia Tech Publishing and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute publish 'Survive the Drive' , articleIn the book, Tom Dingus, one of the foremost authorities on driving safety, describes how to reduce the risk of accidents while on the road.
Date: Nov 30, 2020 -
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Rural test bed pioneers a new frontier of vehicle research , articleThe Virginia Smart Roads facility now features a rural test track, enabling the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and its partners to begin a new phase of advanced vehicle testing.
Date: Nov 19, 2020 -
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VTTI develops work zone of the future , articleThe Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is working with the Virginia Department of Transportation to develop the work zone of the future, improving work zone safety through new technology. =https://video.vt.edu/media/t/1_8dt0dudr/91886671
Date: Oct 20, 2020 -
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In memoriam: Ray Douglas Pethtel, Jr., transportation visionary , articlePethtel, former director of the Center for Transportation Research at Virginia Tech, played a significant role in positioning the university as a leader in transportation research and technology.
Date: Sep 18, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech research sees continued growth , articleResearch expenditures are up and sponsored awards have increased by 15 percent, building upon the prior year’s expenditure total of $542 million, despite the impact of COVID-19 felt nationally by higher education institutes, according to preliminary fiscal year-end reports.
Date: Sep 04, 2020 -
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LED research lights the path for U.S. roadway design guidelines , articleRoadway lighting research at Virginia Tech helped inform the first national guidelines for light emitting diode lamps.
Date: Aug 26, 2020 -
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Unmanned aerial systems demonstration takes flight at VTTI on behalf of the U.S. Army , articleA week-long field market research demonstration of unmanned aerial systems, more commonly known as drones, concluded on July 31 at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in support of the United States Army’s unmanned ground vehicle program.
Date: Jul 31, 2020 -
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine visits to discuss university's ongoing efforts during pandemic , articleA variety of topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including campus status, research advancements, and international students, were discussed during the visit last week.
Date: Jul 21, 2020 -
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Transportation institute exceeds record milestone; looks to the future , articleExternally sponsored awards at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) topped $50 million in just over a year, setting a record for the institute. Such awards allow VTTI to lead further advancements in roadway safety and technology research.
Date: Jul 09, 2020 -
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Driving safety program trucks along in new online format , articleFrom a distance, transportation researchers are finding creative ways to continue educating teenage drivers on safe driving behaviors.
Date: Jun 12, 2020 -
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National study to explore automated driving systems in dynamic scenarios , articleA research team led by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute will explore how to configure automated driving systems to address situations involving first responders and construction zones in a safe, reliable manner. The study is funded by a $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Date: Apr 24, 2020 -
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Can child rear seat alerts help prevent hot-car deaths? , articleEvery year, 38 children on average die in the United States inside a hot car. Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute are studying rear seat alerts to help save lives.
Date: Apr 22, 2020 -
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$7.5 million study to develop operational plan for mixed truck fleets , articleThe new four-year study, led by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, seeks to provide guidelines for safely integrating automated driving systems into current truck fleets.
Date: Mar 30, 2020 -
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Daylight saving time change can enhance driver fatigue, drowsy driving , articleWhen the clocks spring forward, Americans generally are initially more sleep deprived and occasionally commuting during morning darkness.
Date: Mar 05, 2020 -
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iTHRIV announces statewide health research pilot projects recipients , articleThe Clinical and Translational Science Award partnership between Virginia Tech, the University of Virginia, Carilion Clinic, and Inova Health System has awarded funding to four research projects.
Date: Feb 24, 2020 -
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Research team works to develop new ways to detect air pollutants , articleWith a $2.3 million award from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, an interdisciplinary team of Virginia Tech researchers led by Masoud Agah are working to revolutionize a testing process for harmful pollutants, in particular, for truck drivers.
Date: Feb 14, 2020 -
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Student’s research seeks to educate consumers on driver assistance technologies , articleWhat should drivers know about emerging vehicle technologies? Graduate student and VTTI researcher Alexandria Noble is studying driver training methods and received an award from the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society for her research.
Date: Dec 17, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech Transportation Institute awarded grants for automated vehicle research , articleThis $15 million in funding enables the institute to drive forward its commitment to developing safety-first, data-based solutions to the nation’s transportation challenges.
Date: Sep 18, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech launches ‘Tech for Humanity’ to ensure technologies are in service to humanity , articleLed by Sylvester Johnson, the initiative reflects Virginia Tech’s commitment to advancing human-centered approaches to technology innovation.
Date: Sep 03, 2019 -
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Engineering students win $25,000 in international product-pitching competition , articleAn exoskeleton concept put Maroon Assistive Technologies in first place in the Virginia Tech Global Entrepreneur Challenge, a pitch competition won last year by a student team from Chile.
Date: Sep 02, 2019
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