Wood is the only construction material that is truly a renewable resource.
It is fire resistant in large sizes, produces aesthetically pleasing structures, and is light weight and durable. The Engineering Group at Virginia Tech offers programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in either Wood Science and Forest Products, Agricultural Engineering, or Civil Engineering. Faculty from these three cooperating departments collaborate extensively on wood engineering research and teaching. The interdisciplinary orientation of this program is unique and makes it one of the largest research programs for Wood Engineering in the United States. The graduate programs are tailored to suit the different backgrounds and individual interests of the student, with a minimum number of required courses to ensure the student understands the breadth of the program.