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Alumna changes the perception of agricultural and applied economics , articlePatricia Chou has used the agricultural economics principles she learned at Virginia Tech across multiple industries and disciplines.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
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Michael Goatley receives gold medal for his work with industry , articleGoatley, a Virginia Cooperative Extension turfgrass specialist, was honored for his contributions to the green industry and mentorship of future leaders at an annual Professional Grounds Management Society conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech department head assumes presidency of American College of Sports Medicine , articleStella Volpe elected President of American College of Sports Medicine, leading a global community of 50,000+ professionals.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech researchers paid a royal visit at national neuroscience conference , articleResearchers from Virginia Tech's Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise reveal positive impacts of performing arts training for individuals with disabilities at the 2023 Society for Neuroscience Conference, featuring a surprise engagement with Princess Marie of Denmark.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
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Research into ultra-processed food’s effect on young adults’ eating behavior gets support from Gaskins fellowship , articleEmma Leslie, a translational biology, medicine and health doctoral student, is focusing on people aged 18 to 25 because ultra-processed foods make up the bulk of their diets.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC scientist identifies a connection in the brain between stress and emotional eating , articleIn a study published in Nature Communications, Assistant Professor Sora Shin describes the role of a molecule in the brain that may be responsible for triggering overconsumption of comfort foods after a threatening event.
Date: Nov 29, 2023 -
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Instead of calories and macros, think about the level of food processing, expert says , articleScientific consensus is building around a clear recommendation: To improve health, we need to think differently about our diet of ultra-processed foods. Rather than focus on calories or macronutrients, consider how the food you eat has been physically and chemically modified, says Alexandra DiFeliceantonio, an assistant professor with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and associate director of the research institute's Center for Health Behaviors Research.
Date: Nov 28, 2023 -
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Horticulture agent offers tips on winter holiday plant acquisition and care , articleEd Olsen, an agent at Henrico unit of Virginia Cooperative Extension, shares tips for holiday plant care.
Date: Nov 28, 2023 -
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Former first-generation college student embraces new role as Virginia's assistant secretary of education , articleZach Jacobs ’19 works with the General Assembly, university presidents, and higher education liaisons to ensure that Virginia’s university system is top-notch and produces graduates who want to live and work in Virginia.
Date: Nov 27, 2023 -
Video ItemHappy Thanksgiving from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences , video
Robert Mills, Jr. ('94) talks about the impact of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences on his life and the commonwealth of Virginia.
Date: Nov 21, 2023 -
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A soothing cup of soup, a service to the community , articleVirginia Cooperative Extension’s new Carver Food Enterprise Center is preparing hundreds of servings of soup for community members from locally sourced produce.
Date: Nov 21, 2023 -
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Experts available: Thanksgiving food safety, holiday budgeting, online shopping safety, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Nov 20, 2023 -
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Experts offer food safety tips for Thanksgiving and the holiday season , articleMelissa Wright, director of Virginia Tech’s Food Producer Technical Assistance Network, and Alexis Hamilton, assistant professor of food processing microbiology, both faculty members in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Food Science and Technology, share holiday food safety tips.
Date: Nov 20, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech veterinary scholars excel at national pathology meeting , articleThe Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine showcased its talent at the annual American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) and American Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ASVCP) meeting in Chicago last month.
Date: Nov 16, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech and Arizona State researchers discover way to boost shelter dog adoptions , articleThe researchers found that brief outings and temporary fostering stays increased dogs’ likelihood of adoption by five times and more than 14 times, respectively.
Date: Nov 15, 2023 -
Video ItemThe impact of human interaction with shelter animals , video
Lisa Gunter and Erica Feuerbacher, Assistant Professors in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, have published a study showing that more time out of the kennels greatly improves the well-being of sheltered dogs.
Date: Nov 15, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech opens world’s first fully automated AI and cyberbiosecurity water lab , articleIn response to the ongoing threats to the world’s water utilities, Virginia Tech opened the AI and Cyber for Water and Ag lab, combining cyberbiosecurity and artificial intelligence automation to research water security.
Date: Nov 15, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech Soil Judging Team takes first place, qualifies for nationals , articleThe Soil Judging Team earned first place at the Southeast Region Soil Judging Contest on Oct. 5. This marks the team's sixth win in the last 12 regional contests.
Date: Nov 14, 2023 -
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National FFA Convention & Expo honors 11 Virginians for outstanding contributions to agricultural education , articleEleven Virginians earned top honors for their longstanding contributions to agricultural education at the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo, held Nov. 3 in Indianapolis.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
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Six students present research studies in plant and environmental sciences , articleStudents, faculty, and staff gathered together for an afternoon of research, lectures, and more at The Inn at Virginia Tech.
Date: Nov 13, 2023
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