All College of Agriculture and Life Sciences News and Stories
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Everyday Ut Prosim: How Hokies serve after Hurricane Helene , articleIn the wake of the storm, Hokies rushed to help those in need by organizing donation drives, transporting supplies, checking in on affected communities, even creating care packages to thank first responders.
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Nutshell Games to inspire both audience and presenters , articleThe Nutshell Games, hosted by Virginia Tech's Center for Communicating Science, will offer graduate students this challenge: to present their research in just 90 seconds to a live audience and panel of judges. This year's event will be held Nov. 2 at the Moss Arts Center and is free and open to the public.
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Virginia Cooperative Extension helps communities rebuild after Hurricane Helene , articleIn 21 Southwest Virginia communities hardest hit by the storm, Virginia Cooperative Extension is leading relief efforts and supporting agriculture — Virginia’s largest private industry.
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Virginia Tech cardiovascular scientist identifies potential new treatment for failing hearts , articleIn a new study in mice, Junco Warren, assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, offers findings that show a key protein positively impacted both muscle weakness and cellular energy production in the heart, pointing to a potential therapy for systolic heart failure.
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Alumna entrepreneur shapes financial landscapes outside the norm , articleRianka Dorsainvil ’09 helps equip young professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to secure their financial futures.
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Spooky sweets, healthier treats: Mindfulness for Halloween moderation , articleHalloween candy is everywhere, and ultra-processed foods have the most potential for addiction, according to research. Here are tips to help you avoid mindlessly eating all these extra treats during the holiday.
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In memoriam: Arthur L. ‘Ike’ Eller, renowned Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension animal scientist , articleEller served the beef cattle industry for over 45 years as a Virginia Cooperative Extension agent, animal scientist, and beloved faculty member.
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Soybeans, social services, and the 'Baptist saints' , articleFor 55 years, Virginia Tech alums Bryan and Nancy Taliaferro have devoted their lives to growing things: soybeans and other grains, social service programs in their community, and mission opportunities in Virginia and abroad. Together, their life has been spent serving others, offering inspiration, and changing communities along the way.
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Sweet Temptations: Expert advice for mindful holiday eating , articleDon't fill up on all the extra candy this Halloween. Exercise Specialist and Behavior Psychologist Samantha Harden offers mindful solutions to help us enjoy the holiday season without over indulging.
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Researcher suggests eggs as additional vitamin D source as autumn days grow shorter, colder , articleA deficiency in vitamin D can lead to problems with bone development and maintenance, and additional symptoms including muscle weakness, fatigue, and depression. To supplement the body's necessary daily dose of vitamin D, Virginia Tech poultry expert Mike Persia has a recommendation for an additional source: Eggs.
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Virginia agricultural damage from Hurricane Helene tops $159 million, Virginia Cooperative Extension says , articleExtension's assessment of 3,672 farms across 21 localities reveals the extent of losses for crops, livestock, land, buildings, and infrastructure.
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Researchers receive grant to study invasive autumn olive , articleVirginia Tech researchers received a grant to find if a native fungus could be used as a biocontrol method on the autumn olive.
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Experts available: Presidential race polls & disinformation, Hamas leader killed, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the presidential polls and warnings of disinformation, the killing of Hamas' leader, and a variety of Halloween topics. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Researchers receive USDA funding to combat devilishly invasive tree-of-heaven , articleThe award will help Virginia Tech researchers see if the spotted lanternfly can help spread a fungus that kills the tree-of-heaven.
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How agriculture, water systems are fighting AI pitfalls with AI , articleFeras Batarseh’s team at Virginia Tech was chosen as a founding member of the Food and Agriculture Information Sharing Analysis Center University Partner Program, along with Iowa State, Nebraska, and Purdue.
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Donor support helps Hahn Horticulture Garden blossom , articleWith a new outdoor event venue and other enhancements on the way, the garden continues to grow as a memory-making destination.
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute appoints interim directors for research centers focused on addiction recovery and health behaviors , articleA team of four researchers will continue to advance the extensive work underway at the Addiction Recovery Research Center and Center for Health Behaviors Research.
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PREP Program cultivates grant writing skills for early career researchers , articleFive faculty members from three departments, one school, and three colleges have been selected for the 2024-25 cohort, receiving up to $10,000 each to develop research proposals.
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Researcher finds nature’s hidden threshold for saltiness in the space where forests meet streams , articleCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences researcher Sally Entrekin is co-leading a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation-funded study of how salinization impacts aquatic and terrestrial life in riparian zones.
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Rock gardens offer landscaping that can withstand drought and poor soil, Virginia Cooperative Extension expert says , articleAre you exhausted after a summer of watering, fertilizing, and struggling with a stubborn dry part of your yard? A rock garden is one solution to landscape a problematic area.
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Virginia Tech health experts develop award-winning food education curriculum , articleA Virginia Family Nutrition Program curriculum aimed at ages 45-plus is making an impact and earning awards.
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Labs establish joint genome-sequencing service to head off future pandemics , articleTesting labs in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are joining forces for a pathogen identification service to assist animal and plant disease diagnosticians.
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Virginia Tech Weed Science Team triumphs at 2024 Northeastern Weed Science Contest , articleThe team has placed first in every Northeastern Weed Science Society Weeds Contest that its members have competed in since 2011.
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Everyday Ut Prosim: How Ph.D. student and economic development specialist Elli Travis serves , articleWith food, music, and a passion for volunteering, Travis is leading the charge to revitalize downtown Christiansburg through the Rockin’ Food Truck Rodeo.
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