Researching Ways to Help Make the Construction Industry Safer

Dr. Daniel Hindman has spent the last eight years researching ways to help make the construction industry safer by reducing the number of worker falls.

Dr. Daniel Hindman, associate professor of wood engineering in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, and MLSoC affiliate, has spent the last eight years researching ways to help make the construction industry safer by reducing the number of worker falls. Read more about Researching Ways to Help Make the Construction Industry Safer

Congratulations to Dr. Andrew McCoy - CIDER Teacher of the Week!

Dr. McCoy has been selected as one of the CIDER Teachers of the Week

Dr. McCoy has been selected as one of the Center for Instructional Development and Educational Research's (CIDER) Teachers of the Week and will be recognized the week of May 13th on University websites. CIDER's Teacher of the Week program recognizes effective, engaged, and dynamic teachers who implement a learner-centered pedagogy. Read more about Congratulations to Dr. Andrew McCoy - CIDER Teacher of the Week!

John E. Taylor receives 2013 - XCaliber Award

John E. Taylor received the university's 2013 XCaliber Award for excellence as an individual involved in teaching with technology for his CyberGRID, a virtual learning environment.

Professor John E. Taylor was awarded the university's 2013 XCaliber Award for his  "excellence as an individual involved in teaching with technology."  
Taylor is an associate professor with the Vecellio Construction Engineering and Management Program at the College of Engineering and Principal faculty at the Myers-Lawson School of Construction. Read more about John E. Taylor receives 2013 - XCaliber Award

Congratulations to Dr. Brian Kleiner upon the receipt of the “Patriot Award”

Dr. Brian Kleiner, recipient of the Patriot Award

Dr. Kleiner along with Professor John Roberston of Virginia Tech, and Professors Chris Barrett, Bryan Lewis, and Stephen Eubank of Virginia Bioinformatics Institute were honored with a Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support of First Lieutenant (Promotable) Jose M. Read more about Congratulations to Dr. Brian Kleiner upon the receipt of the “Patriot Award”

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The Spring 2023 MLSoC Hardhatting Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Moss Arts Center, located at 190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg, VA 24061. The ceremony will begin at 4:00 P.M. and will be followed by a reception for graduates and their families. Doors will open at 3 p.m.

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Reception - Following the ceremony, food will be provided in a tent outside of the Moss Arts Center.

The Fall 2022 MLSoC Hardhatting Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Lyric Theatre, located at 135 College Ave, Blacksburg, VA 24060. The ceremony will begin at 4:00 P.M. and will be followed by a reception for graduates and their families. We ask that students arrive by 3 p.m. so we can line them up.

Parking - Parking is available in downtown Blacksburg

Students in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction are putting their classroom skills to the test out in the field this summer. Follow along throughout the summer as we show you some of the internships our students are taking part in.

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As part of thier senior requirements, Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) students take our Capstone Course where they apply theory over two semesters working collaboratively to develop a competitive proposal summarizing their design and construction solutions.  The top five team finalists present to industry leaders on Capstone Day. Learn more about the requirements here.

The Spring 2022 MLSoC Hardhatting Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Moss Arts Center, located at 190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg, VA 24061. The ceremony will begin at 4:00 P.M. and will be followed by a reception for graduates and their families. We ask that students arrive by 3 p.m. so we can line them up.

Parking - Moss Arts Center parking website

Reception - Following the ceremony, food will be provided in a tent outside of the Moss Arts Center.