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Despite recent rain, drought continues to threaten Virginia's private wells , articleDespite greener lawns and wetter soils, Virginia's groundwater remains well below normal, leaving many private well owners vulnerable as drought conditions persist.
Date: Aug 10, 2026 - -
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AI can predict and plan ahead for drought with access to the right data, experts say , articleThe ongoing drought crisis demonstrates the urgent need to proactively predict when and where drought conditions will occur well before they happen. Virginia Tech experts say the artificial intelligence (AI) technology that makes this possible exists, and explain how it could work: the key is maximizing access to worldwide weather and water use data.
Date: Jul 27, 2026 - -
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As national drought deepens, a new AI model helps balance water demands , articleThe tool shows how decisions in one basin can affect farms, factories, and communities across state lines, offering policymakers a data driven way to allocate water use more efficiently.
Date: Jul 09, 2026 - -
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Zhiwu ‘Drew’ Wang awarded Elizabeth and James E. Turner ’56 Faculty Fellowship , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 2015, Wang has excelled in research and scholarship in the field of biotech engineering.
Date: Jul 02, 2026 - -
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Sand-based aquaponics system offers more affordable path for farming in water‑scarce regions , articleResearchers are working on improvements to sustainable agriculture that could reduce environmental damage, lower production costs, and expand food growing opportunities in water-limited regions. The system they’re using, referred to as sandponics, reimagines aquaponics by replacing expensive synthetic substrates with one of the world’s most abundant natural materials.
Date: May 17, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Michaela Foster jumps in ecological engineering , articleGuided by a love for the outdoors, Foster blends ecological engineering, hands‑on research, and vibrant student communities to shape a future focused on restoring and protecting natural systems.
Date: May 06, 2026 - -
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College of Engineering recognizes 2026 Torgersen Graduate Student Research Excellence Award winners , articleFour master's and four Ph.D. students received the awards, which are given to students whose research makes significant contributions to their fields.
Date: May 01, 2026 - -
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Graduate research scholarship helps students tackle global challenges , articleThe three students are advancing research on microplastics, sustainable water systems, and muscle aging with support from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Graduate Research Scholarship, which provides funding and dedicated time to accelerate discoveries with environmental and human health applications.
Date: Apr 29, 2026 - -
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Gluing streambanks could help restore healthy rivers , articleSenior Keegan O'Hara is supported by research funding from the Global Change Center as he develops a “recipe” to encourage soil microorganisms to create substances that act like glue, quickly strengthening reconstructed streambanks until vegetation can grow.
Date: Apr 27, 2026 - -
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Researchers develop scalable method for safer, compostable packaging , articleThe work brings safer, compostable packaging closer to everyday use.
Date: Apr 20, 2026 - -
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AI-powered imaging could speed detection of microplastics in seafood , articleHyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence reveal plastic particles on fish surfaces without the need for destructive testing.
Date: Apr 20, 2026 - -
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How the concrete canoe team builds a boat that shouldn't float , videoThe concrete canoe team designs and races a fully functional canoe made from a lightweight, carefully engineered concrete mix, balancing buoyancy and strength.
Date: Apr 15, 2026 - -
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Dean’s Discovery Fund supports collaborative research , articleDesigned to spark innovative, interdisciplinary work, the fund in the College of Natural Resources and Environment supports early stage research that positions teams for larger external funding opportunities while advancing university priorities.
Date: Mar 24, 2026 - -
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12 new members join Academies of Faculty Service and Leadership , articleIn a first for the university, two faculty members have received appointments to both academies.
Date: Mar 23, 2026 - -
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Middle school students explore the future of agriculture through STEM , articleVirginia Tech’s Southwest Center and regional partners are introducing middle school students to the science and technology behind modern agriculture through hands-on activities — helping spark early interest in the next generation of agricultural innovators.
Date: Mar 12, 2026 - -
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Experimental vaccine could help turn the tide on America’s opioid epidemic , articleResearchers discovered a way to use nanoparticles to create a vaccine that prevents specific opioids from causing their signature addictive high. They hope this can be used to curb opioid overdose deaths.
Date: Mar 09, 2026 - -
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Bioplastics research spurs international collaboration with Dongsung Chemical , articleBuilding on several years of research led by faculty in the College of Natural Resources and Environment and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the agreement establishes a framework to expand collaborative research in bioplastics and explore future pathways for commercialization.
Date: Mar 03, 2026 - -
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New agroclimate app delivers real-time climate and crop insights , articleDeveloped by researchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the free web-based tool helps growers use satellite and weather data to optimize irrigation, fertilization, and harvest decisions.
Date: Feb 25, 2026 - -
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Study to examine if water filters can improve health for households in rural Appalachia , articleBacked by a National Institutes of Health grant, a four-university research team led by Alasdair Cohen of Virginia Tech will test water filters in approximately 480 households across 10 counties in Southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.
Date: Nov 14, 2025 - -
Video ItemSenior design project fosters service to community , video
Biological Systems Engineering seniors Nate Foley, Ella Lewis, Cameron Brinson, and Cara Elledge are helping homeowners in Bluefield, Virginia solve a stormwater drainage problem in their neighborhood.
Date: Nov 12, 2025 -
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