“Great American Eclipse” providing researchers a rare opportunity Ian Price July 24, 2017 1 minute read While many are making plans to watch the eclipse next month researchers at Virginia Tech are preparing to study its effects. WFIR’s Ian Price has details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke airport ridership is up, and that may lead to more flights and lower airfaresNext: VT-Carilion School of Medicine welcomes newest class Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026