College of Science Magazine
The Virginia Tech College of Science is bringing the spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) to bear in how we support human health, steward the Earth, and tackle tomorrow's challenges.
Environmental Health
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Students dive into summer microplastics research experience , articleProfessors Austin Gray and Tina Dura have developed the first microplastics summer research experience of its kind to train the next generation of environmental scientists, with intended ripple effects to impact government policy and help protect ocean ecosystems.
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Virginia Tech mathematical biologist works with international team to analyze rise in dengue outbreaks , articleAlong with his Argentinean colleagues, Assistant Professor Michael Robert is studying the relationship between climate change and the rise of dengue in temperate regions.
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Underground carbon storage project takes root , articleVirginia Tech is serving as the technical lead of the U.S. Department of Energy-funded project that aims to store more than 1.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year and reduce the risk and costs of future projects.
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New center showcases Virginia Tech's strengths in global sustainability , articleCayelan Carey and Quinn Thomas, co-directors of the Virginia Tech Center for Ecosystem Forecasting, are striving to stay ahead of ecological hazards and broadly extending their efforts to encompass partners both home and abroad.
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Human Health
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Should the legal driving age be increased? No, says Virginia Tech statistician , articleDriving lessons can be a gauntlet of fire — for parents and children. As a parent and an expert in driving risk factors, Feng Guo has strong opinions about when and how kids should be driving: as early as safely possible with many, many hours under supervision.
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Novel discovery may benefit severe immune conditions , articleDiscovery of a DNA shift in the innate immune memory of cells may aid in the fight against one of humans’ most deadly foes – sepsis.
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Virginia Tech physicists propose path to faster, more flexible robots , articleVirginia Tech physicists reveal microscopic phenomenon that could improve performance of agile flexible robots, microscopic capsules for drug delivery, and other soft devices.
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Meagan Brem and team receive grant to study alcohol-fueled acts of violence among intimate partners , articleBrem, director of the university’s Research for Alcohol and Couples Health Lab, and her team will assemble a group of 100 heavy-drinking men and women students who have self-reported histories of intimate partner violence who will then be expected to report their drinking habits and other information for 30 consecutive days.
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Education + Outreach
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Video ItemBrain Day encourages students to make healthy decisions , video
Brain Day is a collaboration between the Virginia Tech Department of Psychology and the Department of Neuroscience. The workshop and demonstrations encourage Pulaski County High School students to learn about substance use prevention with an educational focus.
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Colin Roberts focuses career goals on improving mental health in the Black community , articleRoberts, a senior majoring in psychology with a minor in human-computer interaction, has a packed schedule, balancing classwork with a long list of extracurricular activities. He also has a supportive network of family, friends, and faculty behind him.
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Students get up-close lessons in economics and more at SXSW conference , articleTwelve students from The Economics of Start-Ups course traveled to the SXSW Conference and Festivals over spring break.
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Message from the Dean
As I write this, I’ve had the privilege of leading the Virginia Tech College of Science for just over two years. When I say I’ve had the privilege, I mean it. I’ve welcomed incoming first-year students, watched as they immersed themselves in the Virginia Tech experience, and stood on the stage at commencement at the very moment they joined our vast, vocal, and proud band of almost 300,000 alumni. The new graduates will soon experience the instant bond they get when they run into another Hokie.
This bond among Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and families runs deep and wide. The stories you see here exemplify this bond. You'll read about our world-class research, student experiences, and inspiring alumni, who continue to give back and support Virginia Tech as part of our Roundtable Advisory Board.
I know you will agree with me that Virginia Tech is a special place, and it keeps getting better and better. Thanks again for your support in so many ways of the College of Science and Virginia Tech.
Go Hokies!
