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    Departmental Announcements

    April 1, 2019

    VT Physics Alumna Erica Grant launches startup company Quantum Lock

    March 18, 2019

    Professors Economou and Minic named American Physical Society Outstanding Referees for 2019

    February 20, 2019

    Virginia Tech PhysTEC (Physics Teacher Education Coalition) program, led by John Simonetti and Alma Robinson, wins national 5+ Club award.

    February 18, 2019

    Professor Leo Piilonen receives 2019 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award

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