Raffaella De Vita, Virginia Tech (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption A Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers has been awarded to Raffaella De Vita, associate professor of engineering science and mechanics at Virginia Tech. Credit Virginia Tech Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.