“Great American Eclipse” providing researchers a rare opportunity Ian Price July 24, 2017 1 min 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 1 min read Norfolk Southern awards $100K in grants to Roanoke nonprofits to support local communities Web Staff December 15, 2025 0 1 min read RAM House capital campaign making progress; matching challenge grant underway Gene Marrano December 15, 2025 0 1 min read Pulaski County Motorsports Park to reopen in 2026 Web Staff December 15, 2025 0