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News Notes QL+ on board with Sr Design Vick inducted to HoF Rolls-Royce Ph.D. Day Sandu elected SAE Fellow 6 10 13 20 26 Contents 13 Vol 2.4 Winter 2017 22 Hyperloop goes electric Next gen drug delivery carriers The Virginia Tech Hyperloop Team is currently building it's latest pod for sum- mer 2018 competition. The new pod will be a departure from previous designs as it will be entirely electric. Assistant Professor Reza Mirzaeifar and his team are working with BEAM researchers to develop new methods of delivery drugs to the body. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination or accessibility should contact the Office of Equity and Access. MOMENTUM WINTER'17 PAGE 2