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Virginia Tech Global Distinction College of Architecture, Arts, and Design faculty tackle real-world challenges through research and creativity , articleFaculty are using college-funded research grants to develop innovative, community-focused projects that aim to improve everyday life through creative technology and collaboration.
Date: May 22, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Shalini Misra talks about technology's impact on the Appalachian Trail , articleMisra explained the tensions between traditional hiking experiences and modern technology and emphasized the need for a balance between accessibility and preservation of natural environments.
Date: Apr 07, 2025 - -
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Category: research Technology on the trail: Appalachian Trail managers say pervasive use of digital devices harms trail experience , articleIn Virginia Tech research, trail managers reported that technology, specifically social media, has led to the trail’s degradation, overcrowding, and the spread of misinformation among hikers.
Date: Mar 28, 2025 - -
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Category: research Whole Health Consortium at Virginia Tech funds teams to tackle community health challenges , articleFive multidisciplinary teams received seed grants to develop community-informed solutions for better health.
Date: Mar 03, 2025 - -
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Category: research Virginia Tech to lead $10 million critical mineral research coalition in Appalachia , articleThe project has the potential to boost economic growth and job creation throughout the greater Appalachian region.
Date: Feb 27, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Architecture students help preserve erased and forgotten Black voices , articleArchitecture students in the Appalachian Futures Lab relied on fieldwork, collaboration, and connections to design an outdoor memorial classroom for the African American community in Sewanee, Tennessee.
Date: Feb 12, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction Virginia Tech salamander expert joins 'Wild Kratts' for a creature adventure , articleThe Kratt brothers, host of the popular PBS show "Wild Kratts," turned to wildlife expert Bill Hopkins to show off the hellbender salamander for a Nov. 4 episode. Check local listings for times.
Date: Oct 31, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Expert offers insights on Hurricane Helene's lingering impacts on Appalachia , articleEmily Satterwhite, professor and the director of the Appalachian Studies program in the Department of Religion and Culture, is familiar with the phases of flood recovery efforts. She shares insights on Hurricane Helene's lasting impacts in Appalachia as well as the best ways to help during the current stage of recovery.
Date: Oct 22, 2024 - -
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Category: academics Emily Satterwhite named Edward S. Diggs Professor of Humanities , articleSatterwhite is co-director of the Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia project, funded by a $3 million grant from the Mellon Foundation.
Date: Oct 09, 2024 - -
Video ItemCategory: impact Appalachian monuments project takes shape as students, professors help communities reclaim history , video
Discover how Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia, a three-year initiative funded by the Mellon Foundation, is benefiting Appalachian communities and Viginia Tech students. The project, led by Emily Satterwhite and Katrina Powell from Virginia Tech, is dedicated to creating monuments that highlight the untold stories of marginalized communities in Appalachian Virginia. With five new projects added, there are now nine funded initiatives. Stay tuned for fall unveilings of the first round projects. Learn more about the progress of the monuments project: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/07/liberal-arts-monuments-across-appalachian-virginia-announces-projects-round-two.html
Date: Sep 18, 2024 - -
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Category: research Researcher’s journey turns to forests’ understory , articleShannon Bell has focused her research from coal to the native herbs of Appalachia, addressing the inequities of the herbal supply chain, increasing the number of forest botanicals, and improving harvester benefits while protecting the natural environment.
Date: Aug 27, 2024 - -
Video ItemCategory: impact Living monument reveals the treasures of Appalachian forests , video
The Forest Botanicals Region Living Monument Storywalk Trail debuted with a celebration that was open to the public at Flag Rock Recreation Area in Norton, Virginia.
Date: Aug 22, 2024 - -
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Category: research A watershed moment for the survival of imperiled Appalachian salamanders , articleIn partnership with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Virginia Tech researchers received a $2 million science-guided conservation award from a joint venture of the National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.
Date: Aug 20, 2024 - -
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Category: impact International scientists converge at Virginia Tech to further plant health research , articleVirginia Tech hosted the International Conference on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria, bringing 250 plant health scientists from 27 countries to Blacksburg for an exchange about the global food chain.
Date: Aug 16, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Retired lawyer turns to University Libraries to unearth story of coal miner and alumnus William Tams , articleWhen Jamie Woodhouse decided to delve into the rich history of coal mining in Appalachia, he used the resources in University Libraries to tell the story of Tams, who bucked industry trends by prioritizing worker welfare.
Date: Aug 06, 2024 - -
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Category: research Genome study informs restoration of American chestnut tree , articleResearchers in the College of Natural and Environmental Sciences in collaboration with the American Chestnut Foundation use genomes to help restore the American chestnut population and adjust species breeding to the changing climate.
Date: Jul 18, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia announces next round of projects to receive funding , articleAfter the first round of funding in December 2023, the initiative has added five more projects to the list, making for nine total projects funded through the Mellon Foundation.
Date: Jul 05, 2024 - -
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Category: research Research grant aimed at improving wastewater monitoring for diseases in rural Appalachian communities , articleAmid the ongoing efforts to combat and monitor the spread of diseases, a new project aims to bridge the gap in wastewater surveillance between urban and rural areas.
Date: Feb 15, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech Advantage Architecture students collaborate with Appalachian communities through new program , articleMany architecture students spend a semester studying design and gaining real-world experience. A new program is offering a cost-efficient experiential learning option without going far from Blacksburg. The Appalachian Futures Lab will expand student learning and leave a lasting impact on the communities where they serve.
Date: Feb 15, 2024 -
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