“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 Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark Web Staff March 20, 2026 0 SupNoke launches as free Roanoke Valley event hub Ian Price March 19, 2026 0 New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business Clark Palmer March 19, 2026 0