James Hanna, Virginia Tech (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Virginia Tech engineering science and mechanics faculty member James Hanna and his colleagues were inspired by art to develop mathematical equations to improve the understanding of dynamics. Credit Virginia Tech Usage Restrictions Just to follow the embargo 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.