Momentum - The Magazine for Virginia Tech Mechanical Engineering Vol. 4 No. 4 Winter 2019 | Page 3

03
ABOUT THE COVER
A 3D printed multi-material provides
toughness and flexibility in a single
package. Hard scales inspired by chiton
mollusks form a rigid, interlocking bar-
rier, on a flexible surface. Photo courtesy
of Ling Li.
08 | COVER STORY - Flexible armor
14 | Nuclear program fellowships
17 | Sandu named Hord Professor
06 | Making mining more efficient, safe
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national ori-
gin, 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.