Tech Talk

Join us for our upcoming Tech Talk as we explore the future of Mechanical Engineering with Brian Lattimer, Department Head and Professor of Virginia Tech’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. Attendees will hear updates from the mechanical engineering department including research focus areas and opportunities for industry/academic partnerships and student engagement.

As a bonus – Brian will provide an inside look at discovering new chemicals and polymers for extreme environments such as fires.  This talk will discuss how new surfactants are being discovered to replace perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) contained in aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) used in liquid fuel firefighting, which has recently been banned due to environmental concerns.

This event is free, open to the public, and is limited to in-person attendance (no virtual participation option is available). If you are interested in participating, please register online (https://forms.office.com/r/VZfhcUHZYi) in advance. We look forward to seeing you!