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Virginia Tech research continues to grow federal support , articleVirginia Tech was responsible for almost half of the growth in federally sponsored research expenditures in Virginia’s institutions of higher education in fiscal year 2023, according to the National Science Foundation’s latest Higher Education Research and Development survey.
Date: Dec 17, 2024 -
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National security leaders tour Virginia Tech talent and technology , articleU.S. Sen. Mark Warner and Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines visited Virginia Tech’s National Security Institute to collect faculty insights on cutting-edge research and visit with students already working in these spaces.
Date: Dec 12, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Christine Julien talks about Internet of Things safety during the holiday season , articleJulien talks about the Internet of Things, exploring its definition, potential vulnerabilities, and the implications of using smart devices, especially for children.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech's counterintelligence work recognized with federal award , articleFirst announced in June, the university was among five of more than 12,000 eligible organizations in the United States to receive the 2023 Jack Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence.
Date: Dec 04, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Lavinia Uscatescu and Hunter Tufarelli talk about neurodiversity and the holidays , article
Uscatescu and Tufarelli discussed the importance of understanding and accommodating neurodivergent individuals in various environments, particularly social gatherings during the holiday season. As a person with autism, Tufarelli also shared her firsthand experiences and the importance of embracing self-care.
Date: Dec 02, 2024 -
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Katie LaVallee to lead Animal Resources and Care Division , articleEffective Dec. 1, LaVallee is responsible for overseeing the care and use of animals used in research, testing, and teaching across Virginia Tech.
Date: Nov 27, 2024 -
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Six Virginia Tech researchers among world's most highly cited , articleWenjing Lou, Walid Saad, Linsey Marr, Lina Quan, Kwok-Leung Tsui, and Viswanath Venkatesh are among the 2024 Clarivate™ Highly Cited Researchers list for demonstrating significant influence in their fields or across multiple fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade.
Date: Nov 19, 2024 -
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Research sponsorships and robust partnerships fuel upward trajectory , articleOn Tuesday, members of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors were briefed on the status of the university’s diverse research portfolio and contributing factors to this upward trending trajectory.
Date: Nov 19, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Carrie Fearer talks about forest health and natural disasters , article
Fearer explained how storms and disturbances affect forest ecosystems, the importance of human interaction in promoting healthy forests, and the opportunities for restoration following catastrophic events.
Date: Nov 18, 2024 -
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Research achievements and excellence honored during annual celebration , articleMore than 80 Virginia Tech faculty members were honored during the Celebrating Scholarly Distinction ceremony.
Date: Nov 13, 2024 -
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Inaugural recipients named for Lutz Awards , articleSophia Economou, Zheng “Phil” Xiang, John Rossmeisl, and Markus Breitschmid earned the first Jacob A. Lutz III Awards for Eminent Scholars during Virginia Tech’s annual research awards ceremony, Celebrating Scholarly Excellence, on Nov. 6.
Date: Nov 12, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Tina Dura talks about subduction zones, earthquakes, and tsunamis , article
Dura explained the mechanics of earthquakes and how the geological record and fossilized algae are helping researchers better understand past occurrences and predict future ones.
Date: Nov 11, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Guoliang 'Greg' Liu talks about turning old plastic into soap , article
Liu discussed his journey in sustainability and the innovative process of converting plastic waste into soap.
Date: Nov 04, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: James Harder talks about emerging tech and entrepreneurship , article
Harder highlighted the Department of Computer Science’s initiative CS/root and shared his belief that the entrepreneurship process can be learned and applied to various novel ideas.
Date: Oct 28, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Shalini Misra talks about AI and emergency management , article
Misra joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about how artificial intelligence (AI) might be used in the field of emergency management. Misra also talks about the steps she believes will be necessary for the technology to reach its full potential in this field.
Date: Oct 21, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Farida Jalalzai talks about female leaders of nations and the U.S. presidency , article
Jalalzai talked about the state of female leadership globally with a focus on the United States.
Date: Oct 14, 2024 -
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Inaugural postdoctoral awards cap appreciation week , articleVirginia Tech recognized National Postdoc Appreciation Week with a weeklong celebration that included an appreciation lunch, an online career panel, a postdoc scholars showcase, and three new awards.
Date: Oct 10, 2024 -
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Fun and fundamentals forecasted for Biosafety and Biosecurity Day , articleSeveral activities are planned for faculty, staff, and students during the university’s second Biosafety and Biosecurity Day on Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Fralin Hall atrium.
Date: Oct 09, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Feras Batarseh talks about artificial intelligence and water security , article
Feras Batarseh joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to discuss the intersection of water systems and technology, specifically focusing on aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). He shared the importance of using AI to predict and prevent water quality issues, such as high turbidity, and highlighted the need for water systems to become more intelligent and cyber-secure.
Date: Oct 07, 2024 -
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Pioneering transportation research , articleVirginia Tech's Hanowski has worked with researchers and universities in Malaysia and Indonesia to better quantify the dangerous landscape of motorcycle travel there and explore potential interventions.
Date: Oct 01, 2024 -
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Reducing carbon footprint , article Date: Oct 01, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Meagan Brem talks about alcohol use and intimate partner violence , article
Brem debunked common myths, identified current knowledge gaps, and shared insights from ongoing studies. She also described the unique challenge of understanding these topics as they relate to LGBTQ+ populations and possible interventions on both societal and individual levels.
Date: Sep 30, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Read Montague talks about brain chemistry and neuroeconomics , article
Montague talks about the role of dopamine and serotonin in learning, motivation, memory, mood, and decision-making.
Date: Sep 23, 2024 -
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A record seven Hokies join Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine , articleKathleen Alexander, Tom Dingus, Dan Givens, T.M. Murali, Amy Pruden, Dan Sui, and Bevlee Watford make up the university’s largest elected class to date and the largest number elected from a single Virginia institution this year.
Date: Sep 20, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Lingjia Liu talks about the future of wireless networks , article
Liu explained the evolution of cellular networks from 1G to 5G, the potential for 6G, as well as how open radio access networks can help advance innovation in this space.
Date: Sep 16, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Ozzie Abaye talks about how mung bean is reducing hunger in Senegal , article
Abaye talks about her work using the mung bean to diversify the cropping system, empower farmers, and reduce hunger in Senegal. She also shared what some of the challenges were in developing recipes across cultural lines.
Date: Sep 09, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Jacob Barney talks about curbing invasive species , article
Barney discusses the impact of invasive species on native species, the challenges of managing them, and some practical steps people can take to prevent their spread.
Date: Aug 30, 2024 -
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Linda Duffy named assistant vice president of research and innovation and director of sponsored programs , articleDuffy leads Office of Sponsored Programs, part of the Office of Research and Innovation, which is responsible for support for all research and scholarly activity of Virginia Tech's research enterprise, effective Aug. 5.
Date: Aug 27, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Richard Hanowski talks about making motorcycle riding safer around the globe , article
Research is helping to make motorcycle riding safer in low- and middle-income countries. Hanowski talks about the difference in riding culture in those areas as opposed to the United States and explains how his team is using some of the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s pioneering technology to protect riders.
Date: Aug 26, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Karen Hult talks about the evolution of political polling , article
Hult chatted about the history and evolution of polling, methods used in modern polling, and how politicians and the average person can interpret poll results.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Rosanna Breaux talks about navigating back-to-school emotions , article
Breaux discusses the challenges and emotions children may experience during the transition back to school and the support parents and caregivers can provide their children.
Date: Aug 12, 2024 -
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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.
Date: Jul 31, 2024 -
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University's counterintelligence work earns federal award , articleIn June, Virginia Tech was among five out of more than 10,000 eligible organizations in the United States to receive the 2023 Jack Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.
Date: Jul 23, 2024 -
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Research-inspired weight-loss bars set to launch , articleWith help from Virginia Tech’s LAUNCH, Deborah Good's company, Good Family Foods Group LLC, was been born. The first product, the “CLAW Bar," debuted in three flavors this spring.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Ryan Pollyea talks about geologic carbon sequestration , article
Geologic carbon sequestration is the process of permanently storing carbon dioxide thousands of feet below the Earth’s surface. Pollyea explained what types of rock this is currently known to work with, the efforts he and his colleagues are taking to expand this to other geologic regions, and the potential impact that could have for the environment and economics.
Date: Jun 03, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Jason Higgins talks about war veterans and mass incarceration , article
Having interviewed more than 60 veterans whose service ranged from the Vietnam War to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Higgins also compares and contrasts their reported experiences and shares some of the efforts veterans are undertaking to support each other.
Date: May 28, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Hosein Foroutan talks about microplastics, the ocean, and the atmosphere , article
Foroutan explained what microplastics are and shared recent findings that indicate how such waste is making its way into the air around the world.
Date: May 20, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Sherwood Clements talks about real estate values' impact on voting , article
Clements joined “Curious Conversations” to talk about the impact real estate values have on the presidential election. He discussed some recent research he was a part of that explored the impact of the “homevoter,” what findings surprised him, and what he thinks the date tells us about the upcoming election.
Date: May 13, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Louis Hickman talks about AI and the hiring process , article
Hickman joined “Curious Conversations” to talk about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) during the hiring process. He shared the ways in which AI has long been a part of the process, the findings from his research on AI evaluating automated video interviews, and some tips on how job seekers can leverage the technology to improve their job hunts.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
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Should chatbots chime in on climate change? , articleAn interdisciplinary research team tested ChatGPTs accuracy talking about three climate change-related hazards – tropical storms, floods, and droughts – in 191 countries.
Date: Apr 30, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Courtney Sexton talks about the human-dog relationship , article
Sexton shared the origins of the dog-human relationship, how the animals have adapted and become more attune to human needs, and their role in helping researchers learn more about human health.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Ben Gill talks about the chemistry of Earth history , article
Gill explained how studying the cycles of different elements can tell a story and help us better understand the planet’s most pivotal moments, such as mass extinctions.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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Underground carbon storage top of mind for student team , articleEight Virginia Tech graduate students recently researched and created a plan for a carbon sequestration project off the coast of Louisiana as a part of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists’ EVOLVE Carbon Solutions Professional Program. Their impressive work led the global not-for-profit organization to select Virginia Tech as the host of its first virtual regional geoscience trivia contest.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Jennifer Russell talks about circular economies , article
Jennifer Russell explained that a circular economy is a shift away from the linear economy, which follows a take-make-dispose model, and instead focuses on reducing waste and reusing materials and shared examples of tangible products and industries that can be, or already are, part of a circular economy.
Date: Apr 15, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Stefan Duma talks about the impact of the Helmet Lab , article
Duma shared how a military research conference led him to study helmets as well as the critical role the lab’s relationships with the Virginia Tech football and sports medicine programs have played in advancing its pioneering research.
Date: Apr 08, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Anna Zeide talks about the history of food waste , article
Zeide joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about the history of food waste in America and its impact on society and the environment. She shared insights related to several historical turning points and stressed that addressing food waste requires rethinking and integrating food security and waste management systems.
Date: Apr 01, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Audrey Ruple talks about the Dog Aging Project , article
Ruple discussed the Dog Aging Project, the largest-known study of dog health that aims to understand the keys to healthy aging in dogs and the risks to their health. She explained what information they are collecting, what it means for dogs, and how it might also be used to better understand human health.
Date: Mar 25, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Gabriel Isaacman-VanWertz talks about air pollution , article
Isaacman-VanWertz joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about air pollution and its misconceptions. He shared his insights related to how plant and human emissions interact and what that means for our shared environment, as well as how he got into this field of study and his hope for the future.
Date: Mar 18, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Daniel Hoek talks about righting a wrong understanding of Newton's law , article
Hoek talks about the recent discovery he made related to Newton's first law of motion, how he became intrigued by the law, the puzzles surrounding it, as well as the misconception that objects with no forces acting on them exist and how Newton's own account contradicts this.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 -
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Unmanned aerial vehicles and workforce development part of congressman's visit to Blacksburg campus , articleU.S. Rep. Rob Wittman ’81 received briefings on research initiatives related to unmanned aerial systems and unmanned underwater vehicle. He also met with four undergraduate students who are part of the Defense Civilian Training Corps to hear about workforce development programming at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 -
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Study: Sinking land increases risk for thousands of coastal residents by 2050 , articlePublished in Nature, the study provides a new comprehensive look at the potential for flooding in a combined 32 cities along the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts. It predicts as many as 500,000 people will be affected by flooding alongside 1 in 35 privately owned properties within the next three decades, and it highlights the racial and socioeconomic demographics of those potentially affected.
Date: Mar 06, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Manoochehr Shirzaei talks about measuring sinking land , article
Shirzaei discusses the importance of understanding and measuring sinking land, commonly called subsidence. He shared insights about the use of satellite data in creating high resolution maps, how land subsidence fits into the overall picture of climate change, and how he hopes the information is used by localities.
Date: Mar 04, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Zheng 'Phil' Xiang talks about emerging technology and tourism , article
Xiang joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about the intersection of technology and tourism. He shares the significant technological shifts in the tourism industry over the past decade, including the influence of social media and artificial intelligence on trip research and the experience itself.
Date: Feb 26, 2024 -
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Detecting COVID-19 in the air , articleA team of more than a dozen faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and student researchers are combining their expertise to develop a device that can assess the environmental risk of COVID-19 transmission in real time. Led by University Distinguished Professor Linsey Marr, the team has made great strides in figuring out how to successfully capture the necessary amount of air, filter it, deposit it onto a test strip, and identify virus particles.
Date: Feb 23, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Andrew Katz talks about using AI in education , article
Katz shares his insight related to the applications of AI models such as ChatGPT in analyzing student responses and providing feedback, the challenges of AI in education, and hope that it can provide a more individualized educational experience.
Date: Feb 19, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Rose Wesche talks about feelings, casual relationships , article
Wesche joined the podcast to chat about the science behind the warm, fuzzy feelings that often accompany a new romance as well as the transition from infatuation to attachment and how to maintain intimacy and passion in relationships. She also shared her research that explores the emotional outcomes of casual sexual relationships and offered advice for those in relationships.
Date: Feb 12, 2024 -
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Lutz Awards to reward and incentivize world-class research , articleThe Jacob A. Lutz III Awards for Eminent Scholars Endowment will fund the the Jacob A. Lutz III Presidential Awards for Research Distinction for four faculty members annually. Each of the awards will recognize long-term, substantive contributions to research and creative scholarship across the faculty’s career.
Date: Feb 07, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Luiz DaSilva talks about the future of wireless networks and CCI's test beds , article
DaSilva joined the podcast to chat about the evolution of wireless networks, the importance of advancing the next generation of wireless, and the critical role the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative is playing in that advancement.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Ashley Dayer talks about the positive impact of feeding birds , article
Dayer joined the podcast to chat about her work at the intersection of birds and humans, including a new project that explores the positive impact bird feeding has on human well-being and general tips for the hobby.
Date: Jan 29, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Samantha Harden and the science behind sticking to healthy changes , article
Harden joined the podcast to chat about the science behind developing and keeping healthy habits. Harden is an associate professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech and director of the Physical Activity Research and Community Implementation Laboratory as well as an exercise specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Date: Jan 22, 2024 -
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New software simulates the impact of alternative fuels for freight trains , articleResearchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute recently created a nationwide multi-train simulation software, called NeTrainSim, to show the impacts of a countrywide shift away from diesel.
Date: Jan 18, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Koeun Choi talks about screen time, young children, and AI as a reading aide , article
Choi talked about the impact of media on young children, shared insights from her research on screen time, and introduced a project that explores the use of artificial intelligence to help children learn to read.
Date: Dec 11, 2023 -
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Bird feeding may give humans something to chirp about , articleAshley Dayer and a team of researchers at Virginia Tech and beyond are working to develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between bird feeding and human well-being.
Date: Dec 06, 2023 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Anna Zeide talks about the history of winter holiday foods , article
Zeide is an associate professor of history at Virginia Tech. She is also the founding director of the Food Studies Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Date: Dec 04, 2023 -
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Interconnection highlights consortium's person-centered approach to health research , articleThe Whole Health Consortium at Virginia Tech will combine the expertise of faculty, students, and community partners to explore a more well-rounded approach to person-centered well-being than traditional health research.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
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NSF-funded project places faculty at center of responsible research culture , articleDuring the next five years, STEM faculty will be encouraged to participate in the project called Innovative Research and Ethical Impact. Faculty can contribute in a variety of ways, from taking short assessment surveys, to joining cohorts to collaboratively explore responsible innovation and communication methods, to using their professional peer networks to generate meaningful culture change.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
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Highly Cited Researchers 2023: Kwok Tsui , articleA professor in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Tsui was one of six Virginia Tech researchers recently named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list. His research interests include data science and predictive analytics, surveillance in health care and public health, personalized health monitoring, and robust design and Taguchi methods.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Feng Lin talks about the chemistry of better batteries , article
Lin broke down some of the current challenges to mass producing an effective and affordable battery, and shared his thoughts on the potential for coal in helping overcome these hurdles.
Date: Nov 27, 2023 -
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Highly Cited Researchers 2023: Lina Quan , articleAn assistant professor of chemistry in the College of Science, Quan was one of six Virginia Tech researchers recently named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list. Quan's research focuses on the optical and electronic properties of emerging semiconductors.
Date: Nov 26, 2023 -
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Highly Cited Researchers 2023: Zheng 'Phil' Xiang , articleA professor in the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Xiang was one of six Virginia Tech researchers recently named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list. His research interests include travel information search, social media marketing, and business analytics for the tourism and hospitality industries.
Date: Nov 26, 2023 -
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Highly Cited Researchers 2023: Wenjing Lou , articleThe W.C. English Professor of Computer Science, Lou was one of six Virginia Tech researchers recently named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list. Her research interests include cybersecurity with a focus on blockchain, privacy protection in machine learning systems, mobile ad hoc networks, and security and privacy problems in the Internet of Things systems.
Date: Nov 26, 2023 -
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Highly Cited Researchers 2023: Linsey Marr , articleA member of the National Academy of Engineering, Marr was one of six Virginia Tech researchers recently named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list. Her research interests include transformation and fate of pollutants in the atmosphere, transmission of infectious disease via aerosols, viruses in the built environment, and environmental and health impacts of engineered nanoparticles.
Date: Nov 26, 2023 -
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Highly Cited Researchers 2023: Walid Saad , articleA professor of electrical and computer engineering, Saad was one of six Virginia Tech researchers recently named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list. His research interests include the intersection of wireless systems, artificial intelligence, game theory, and cyber-physical systems.
Date: Nov 26, 2023 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Ismini Lourentzou talks about AI's potential as an assistant , article
Lourentzou chats about artificial intelligence and machine learning related to personal assistants as well as her student team’s recent experience with the Alexa Prize TaskBot Challenge 2.
Date: Nov 20, 2023 -
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Fun and fundamentals highlight first Biosafety and Biosecurity Day , article
Sponsored by the Division of Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance and Environmental Health and Safety, the university’s inaugural Biosafety and Biosecurity Day included various challenges, trivia, crafts, resources, and even a bio-safety-themed photo booth.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Roop Mahajan talks about the power of international collaborations , article
Mahajan joined the podcast to chat about the value of international collaborations to research and innovation as well as how they’ve contributed to his work advancing the “wonder material” graphene.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Matt Camden and Scott Tidwell talk about the Sharing the Road program and driving around heavy trucks , article
Camden and Tidwell detail the research behind the Sharing the Road program and share practical safety tips for drivers of all ages.
Date: Nov 06, 2023 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Erik Westman on autonomous technology and mining , article
Westman shares his insights on how machine learning and autonomous technologies are impacting the mining industry as well as what Virginia Tech is doing to prepare students for the future of the industry. Westman is a professor in the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering and oversees Virginia Tech’s Center for Autonomous Mining.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Maaz Gardezi on developing agriculture tech alongside farmers , articleGardezi is an assistant professor of sociology in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. He shared the importance of developing agriculture technology alongside and with the input of farmers, and a current interdisciplinary project to study how to best facilitate that work.
Date: Oct 23, 2023 -
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Researcher brings the study of sinking land to the United Nations , articleManoochehr Shirzaei, associate professor of geophysics and remote sensing, was invited to join the United Nations University, which is the think tank and academy arm of the United Nations. There he will help them include land subsidence models in their policy advising.
Date: Oct 19, 2023 -
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Accomplishments, scholarship, and impact honored at research celebration , articleMore than 70 Virginia Tech faculty members were recognized during the annual event on Oct. 10.
Date: Oct 16, 2023 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Sarah Hendrickson Parker talks about the potential for artificial intelligence in heath care , article
Parker joined the podcast to chat about how artificial intelligence and machine learning are being used in some health care spaces and how they could be used in the future. Parker is the chair of health systems and implementation science at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and associate professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC.
Date: Oct 16, 2023 -
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Autonomous driving tested with real-world scenarios , articleVirginia Tech Transportation Institute researchers and their partners put an autonomous Ford F-150 through a series of driving scenarios related to public safety on the Interstate 395 express lanes in Arlington.
Date: Oct 13, 2023 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Cayce Myers on AI's impact on work, regulation, copyright law, and more , article
Myers, professor and graduate director in the School of Communication, joined the podcast to field questions on artificial intelligence. His work focuses on media history, political communication, and laws that affect public relations practice.
Date: Oct 02, 2023 -
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Longtime poultry geneticist Paul Siegel receives national lifetime research award , articleSiegel, active professor emeritus, received a Golden Goose Award for his tremendous work that impacted both people and economy from federally funded research projects on Sept. 27.
Date: Sep 28, 2023 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Walid Saad on the metaverse, digital twins, and artificial intelligence , article
Saad is a professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Next-G faculty lead for Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria.
Date: Sep 25, 2023 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Christina DiMarino chats about semiconductors, packaging, and more , articleDiMarino joined the Virginia Tech Office of Research and Innovation’s ‘Curious Conversations’ podcast to talk about semiconductors, the importance of packaging in onshoring their production, and what Virginia Tech is doing to excel workforce development in this field.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
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Knowledge in a nutshell , articleSixteen Virginia Tech faculty from six colleges, a research institute, and University Libraries will attempt to present their research in 90 seconds during the first Faculty Nutshell Talks at the Moss Arts Center on Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Date: Sep 01, 2023 -
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Growth and impact highlight FY '23 research numbers , articleBased on fiscal year 2023 data estimates, federal, state, local, and private research awards grew a combined 17 percent, while research expenditures rose 12 percent in a single year. Over a two-year period, awards have seen a 31 percent increase and expenditures a 28 percent increase.
Date: Aug 31, 2023 -
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Communication skills key for scholars of all fields , articleDan Sui believes the most effective leadership comes from leading by example and for him, that includes staying active as a researcher, educator, and communicator. During the past several months, his efforts toward the latter have been on display via keynote speeches during prestigious events at other higher education institutions.
Date: Aug 29, 2023 -
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Semiconductor experts and leaders converge at CHIPS for Virginia Summit , articleMore than 100 leaders from higher education, industry, and government came together to discuss the group effort needed for the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States to lead in semiconductor manufacturing during the CHIPS for Virginia Summit.
Date: Jul 21, 2023 -
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Vehicle stop study illuminates importance of officer's first words , articleEugenia Rho is the lead author of a new research paper that illustrates how a law enforcement officer’s first 45 words during a stop with a Black driver can often indicate how the stop will end. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, the peer-reviewed research also found that Black males could often predict a stop’s outcome simply by listening to those same 45 words, which generally spanned less than 30 seconds.
Date: May 29, 2023 -
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Americans walk less frequently and less safely compared to other countries , articleAccording to the study co-authored by Ralph Buehler, Americans make fewer than half of the walking trips per day compared to Britons, yet are about six times more likely to be killed while walking per mile traveled.
Date: May 25, 2023 -
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Looking into the lingering horrors of Lyme disease , articleBrandon Jutras and the Jutras Lab were recently awarded a National Institutes of Health grant for more than $2 million to investigate why symptoms of Lyme disease linger long after the initial infection in some people.
Date: May 10, 2023 -
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Researchers study the crowdsourced investigation of Jan. 6, 2021 , articleResearchers in the Department of Computer Science analyzed the online community Sedition Hunters to understand how the group successfully used Twitter to help law enforcement and prosecutors — including the FBI and Department of Justice — identify suspects who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Date: May 03, 2023 -
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Experience an acoustic invasion at ICAT Day , article“Acoustic Invasion” will be one of about two dozen innovative research projects on display during the Institute for Creativity, Art, and Technology's annual ICAT Day on May 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to experience these ongoing works and ask questions of the people making them possible.
Date: Apr 25, 2023 -
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Charging forward with new statewide semiconductor network , articleA Growth and Opportunity for Virginia award of $3.3 million will fund the establishment of the Virginia Tech-led Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology and an accompanying adult learning program for continuing professional development, Fast Track to Semiconductor Careers.
Date: Apr 21, 2023 -
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Critical observations of sinking coasts , articleUsing publicly available satellite imagery, Manoochehr Shirzaei and the 15 student and postdoctoral researchers at Virginia Tech’s Earth Observation and Innovation Lab measure millions of occurrences of sinking land, known as land subsidence, spanning multiple years. They then create some of the world’s first high-resolution depictions of the land subsidence, which when combined with other observations, such as sea-level rise, provide more clear projection of the potential impact of floods and natural disasters during the next 100 years.
Date: Apr 11, 2023 -
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Resources and support highlight postdoctoral community , articleThe work done during that past year to create a supportive environment for postdoctoral associates as well as the vision and strategic plan for the future will be shared during a Postdoctoral Affairs Town Hall on April 10 from 3-4 p.m. Postdocs, faculty, and administrators are encouraged to RSVP for either the in-person session in 310 Kelly Hall or the virtual option.
Date: Apr 05, 2023 -
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Research brings pride of female farmers in Uganda into focus , articleJessica Spence is hoping the photovoice project she completed in Uganda will highlight the complex realities of female farmers across the globe. She is scheduled to speak during the Women and Gender in International Development Discussion Series on Thursday, March 16, at 12:30 p.m.
Date: Mar 14, 2023 -
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Art intern finds meaningful experience, inspiration through sesquicentennial installation , articleFrom hand rolling and preparing the more than 2,000 tiles to helping lay down a cement floor to work on, Is Maturano, a fourth-year studio art student and a paid intern for artist Carrie Gualt, said the experience was invaluable, and the biggest lesson learned was quite simple – art is work.
Date: Jan 31, 2023 -
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Meet the latest Hokie heading up the flight desk at NASA , articleA 2014 Virginia Tech graduate with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Garrett Hehn was named as one of seven new flight directors at NASA in June. He follows in the footsteps of three other Virginia Tech alums who rose to the position, including NASA’s very first flight director, Chris Kraft ’44.
Date: Jan 11, 2023 -
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Students, faculty, and industry partner to enhance lifesaving backpacks , articleIndustrial design students and Virginia Tech faculty spent a recent Friday helping UTS Systems LLC manufacture 50 military-grade backpacks that will be given to people struggling with substance use disorder and housing insecurity.
Date: Dec 21, 2022 -
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In memoriam: Bill Latham '55, former member of the Board of Visitors , articleLatham twice served on Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors and sat on numerous university boards and committees, often alongside his wife, Betty. The Lathams’ generosity spans a wide breadth of the university and is evident in scholarships, research, and physical spaces, such as the agriculture research building and The Inn at Virginia Tech’s Latham Ballroom.
Date: Dec 08, 2022 -
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Student success key to enrollment practices , articleDespite the past five years being filled with challenges across the entire higher education landscape, Virginia Tech has remained stable in keeping students in school — 92 percent of first-year students return — and maintaining an undergraduate time-to-degree average of just under four years.
Date: Nov 22, 2022 -
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Forecasting the future of visual content , articleJimmy Ivory, a professor in Virginia Tech’s School of Communication, shares insights as to what's on the horizon for streaming services and their consumers.
Date: Nov 17, 2022 -
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Shannon Marshall Mury named early childhood champion , articleAn employee of Virginia Tech’s Child Development Center for Learning and Research since 2012, Mury has taught all ages, worked in each of the center’s classrooms, and recently started a new role as mentor teacher for all the other educators.
Date: Oct 31, 2022 -
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Horror-struck: Virginia Tech instructor shares the history and appeal of scary stories , articleOn Halloween, Shaun Baker, an advance instructor in the Department of English, took a few minutes to share his thoughts on the history of the horror genre, its appeal, some misconceptions, and how parents might best navigate such content with their children.
Date: Oct 28, 2022 -
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Designing help for aging in place , articleAbout 40 third-year students studying industrial design received feedback on aging-in-place products they created from residents at Warm Hearth Village, a senior living community near the Blacksburg campus, on a recent Monday.
Date: Oct 25, 2022 -
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Commitment to affordability aids Virginia Tech's rise in value ranking , articleThe Presidential Scholarship Initiative is just one example of university efforts to remove traditional barriers to higher education. This work has been key to Virginia Tech rising to rank 22nd among more than 600 universities in Money Magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money” rankings last semester.
Date: Oct 13, 2022 -
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Campus leaders talk safety during live event , articleDuring a live presentation on campus safety and security, Virginia Tech safety officials answered a variety of questions related to what students should do in emergency situations and what resources they have available to them.
Date: Sep 21, 2022 -
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Helping expand recovery to community colleges , articleThe Virginia Tech Recovery Community is leading the Southwest Virginia Recovery Organization for Community College Students. The federally funded effort is building a new network of recovery communities in the southwest part of the state that currently includes five community colleges.
Date: Sep 19, 2022 -
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Hokies encouraged to enjoy Labor Stay Weekend , articleFrom SepT. 1 - 5 there plenty of opportunities for students to build relationships and a familiarity with the community.
Date: Aug 31, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech Rescue Squad, Hokie Wellness partner to fight opioid overdoses , articleAbout a dozen members of the rescue squad spent a recent Saturday morning being taught how to administer REVIVE! Opioid Overdose Emergency Response Training for others. The course provides basic information about opioid misuse and identifying overdoses as well as a response kit that includes the lifesaving drug Naloxone in the form of FDA-approved Narcan nasal spray.
Date: Aug 30, 2022 -
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New scholarship to help Hokies from Virginia's recognized tribes , articleThe new Virginia Tech Tribal Match Scholarship provides up to $2,500 per academic year in matching funds to students who receive scholarships from any of the 11 recognized tribes or the Virginia Tribal Education Consortium. It is available for the fall semester for both new and continuing students.
Date: Jul 28, 2022 -
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Hokie Wellness shares guide for conversations about substance use , articleAlong with conversation tips, the Hokie Wellness guide includes information about state laws and campus policies, facts about the use of alcohol and other drugs among college students, and a variety of campus resources available.
Date: Jul 25, 2022 -
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Fourth-generation grad adds to Ecuadorian family's Hokie legacy , articleCarlos Andrade Coello earned his degree in industrial systems engineering this spring, making him the fourth generation of the Andrade family to graduate from Virginia Tech. It's a streak that dates back to his great-grandfather Carlos Andrade Ribas earning a chemistry degree in 1944.
Date: Jun 23, 2022 -
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New historical markers go up on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus , articleA project of the Council on Virginia Tech History, the seven markers offer a glimpse into the university's shared past and an opportunity to embrace our shared values, today and into the future. They range in topics from campus development and its land-grant history to a diverse set of individuals and communities who made major contributions to the university.
Date: Jun 15, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech hosts local leaders for conversation about child care , articleIn the hope of advancing a collective effort, President Tim Sands invited leaders of the New River Valley's top 50 employers, education institutions, and municipalities to come together and discuss the current child care environment and its impact on the region.
Date: May 31, 2022 -
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Early childhood educators reflect, share, and learn during symposium , articleMore than 100 early childhood educators from throughout the New River Valley attended Virginia Tech’s Early Childhood Symposium on May 6. The all-day event provided them the opportunity to learn from world-renowned experts in the field, as well as time to network with local educators, in the hope of addressing the region’s issues related to their field.
Date: May 24, 2022 -
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Hokie Wellness shares dangers of vaping with local students , articleVirginia Tech’s Tobacco-Free Hokies campaign has been extended to various middle schools in the New River Valley since about 2003. After being temporarily sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic, Hokie Wellness’ peer education group returned to community outreach this spring and with a slightly different focus.
Date: May 23, 2022 -
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Help for Hokies after graduation , articleVirginia Tech mental health professionals Erica Coates and Swathi Prabhu share insights and guidance related to mental health and well-being for Hokies to use during the months and years that follow graduation.
Date: May 17, 2022 -
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Juneteenth approved as permanent university holiday , articleBecause June 19 falls on a Sunday this year, Juneteenth will be observed by Virginia Tech on Monday, June 20, with the closing of the university and the cancellation of classes. The day will be a paid holiday for eligible faculty and staff.
Date: May 12, 2022 -
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Drillfield exhibit seeks to end the silence surrounding mental health , articleA May 2 event will feature about 1,000 backpacks, each of which represents a life lost to suicide. For mental health support, professional counselors, therapy dogs, and other people committed to helping will be present throughout the day.
Date: Apr 27, 2022 -
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DesignUP gives Virginia Tech graphic design students opportunities for experience and service , articleSponsored by the College of Architecture and Urban Studies and organized in partnership with Virginia Tech AIGA, the one-day, philanthropic design-a-thon featured 54 graphic design students helping 11 nonprofits from across the state.
Date: Apr 21, 2022 -
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Spring Powwow organizer hopes to raise Native awareness on campus , articleReturning to an in-person format, the 2022 Spring Powwow is scheduled to be held on the Graduate Life Center Lawn on April 23 from noon to 5 p.m. Melissa Faircloth, director of the American Indian and Indigenous Community Center, shared her insights on the upcoming event.
Date: Apr 19, 2022 -
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Significant strides made in mental health efforts , articleEarlier this month, Virginia Tech was recognized as one of the healthiest campuses in the country by Active Minds, a nationwide nonprofit that promotes mental health among young adults. And in recent years, the university’s mental health services have also been ranked No. 1 by The Princeton Review. #VTBetterTogether and other university initiatives have made critical contributions to both.
Date: Mar 25, 2022 -
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Historic Merry Oak will continue telling its story , articleThrough the combined efforts of Virginia Tech, Smithfield Plantation, the Virginia Department of Forestry, and descendants of families formerly enslaved there, the crown of the Merry Oak has been removed and is now in the process of being crafted into two art installations.
Date: Mar 21, 2022 -
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Working toward early childhood education solutions , articleKim Thomason, the program manager for early childhood education initiatives at Virginia Tech, aims to work across the New River Valley, greater Washington, D.C., metro area, and the Roanoke Valley to expand child care options.
Date: Mar 15, 2022 -
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Omicron variant, mental health, masks discussed during public health panel , articleVirginia Tech officials addressed the challenges of the current variant surge but praised the resilience of the university community.
Date: Jan 20, 2022 -
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Three questions to keep anger in check , articleE. Scott Geller, a longtime professor of psychology, shares insights about the sources of anger and how to deal with it.
Date: Jan 03, 2022 -
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High-flying Hokie alumnus soars in All Elite Wrestling , articleStephen Woltz, who wrestles professionally as Adam “Hangman” Page, reached a pinnacle of the wrestling world by winning the All Elite World Championship at the pay-per-view event Full Gear in Minneapolis in November.
Date: Dec 17, 2021 -
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A new path to Virginia Tech and cybersecurity for students in Northern Virginia , articleA new agreement between Northern Virginia Community College and Virginia Tech provides a guided transfer path toward earning a bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology’s Cybersecurity Management and Analytic option.
Date: Nov 12, 2021 -
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Vaccines, mitigation strategies still needed to handle COVID-19 in region , articleLee Learman, dean of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Noelle Bissell, director of the New River Health District, and Paul Skolnik, chair of medicine at Carilion Clinic and professor at the School of Medicine, discussed the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: Oct 20, 2021 -
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Sober tailgate puts recovery on display , articleDozens of people attended the Virginia Tech Recovery Community’s “No Rivals in Recovery” Sober Tailgate prior to the game against the University of North Carolina on Sept. 3. It is one of several ongoing efforts to create engagement opportunities and safe spaces for students seeking to live substance-free lifestyles.
Date: Sep 23, 2021 -
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What to consider with cannabis , articleHokie Wellness shares insights about the physical, mental, and legal risks to consider when it comes to cannabis. In July, recreational use of the drug became legal in Virginia, but federal law still prohibits the use, possession, or cultivation of cannabis at educational institutions, which includes Virginia Tech.
Date: Sep 20, 2021 -
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Moving safely through Labor Day weekend , articleTwo former and one current member of Virginia Tech’s COVID Crushers share insights into how they assess risk to ensure they are helping fight the spread of COVID-19 when in public spaces.
Date: Sep 02, 2021 -
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COVID-19 simulation critical piece of Board of Visitors' planning , articleNavid Ghaffarzadegan's model uses the combination of mathematical modeling, complex systems methods, and simulation techniques to gauge how human behavior might impact the virus’s spread on and around the Blacksburg campus. Such information provides university leaders with potential cause-and-effect scenarios related to policy making and strategic communications.
Date: Aug 31, 2021 -
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President Sands, Linsey Marr discuss COVID-19, vaccines, and protocols at online discussion , articleThroughout their conversation, Marr shared guidance to aid Hokies in making the best decisions for themselves and their communities during the upcoming semester and football season. She encouraged the Virginia Tech community to embrace the chance to be a model during this time.
Date: Aug 23, 2021 -
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Writer's relationship underscores literary success , article“I would not be the writer I am without my literary mother, Nikki Giovanni,” said Kwame Alexander '89. “Virginia Tech gave me the opportunity to sit at the feet of one of the greatest writers to walk the planet, which I did for three consecutive years. It’s unheard of to have that opportunity.”
Date: Jun 01, 2021 -
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Water Matters , article Date: Nov 22, 2021 -
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Cook Counseling Center , article Date: Sep 15, 2021 -
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Creativity And Innovation , article Date: Mar 25, 2022 -
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Just Add Water , article Date: Mar 28, 2022 -
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Fuel for thought , articleFrom the price at the pump and its impact on consumer goods to international relations and environmental threats, fuel is a topic that extends to almost every area of life. It’s a factor in decisions about everything from family vacations to the infrastructure of communities. And it’s a concern known for generating far more questions than answers.
Date: May 08, 2023 -
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The next Tech , articleToday, the Virginia Tech community is on pace to drive progress, lead research, and build futures.
Date: May 27, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech A to Z , articleAs Virginia Tech celebrates its 150th anniversary, letters provide the foundation — crafted in the spirit of a children’s book — for exploring the quintessential people, places, events, and activities that make our university great.
Date: Jul 31, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech is satisfying the craving for semiconductor advancement , article
By increasing opportunities through the development of new majors and professional programs for lifelong learning, Virginia Tech is securing a pipeline of talent to continue to support the semiconductor industry in the commonwealth and across the globe.
Date: Nov 07, 2023