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Article ItemVirginia Tech Wind Ensemble invites the child in all of us to 'Wild Symphony' , article
The musical adventure combines storytelling, music, and visual art, narrated by Virginia Tech’s Patricia Raun, Virginia Tech Alumni Distinguished Professor of Theatre Arts. The concert takes place on Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at the Moss Arts Center.
Date: Feb 10, 2025 -
General ItemFeb. 27 Science on Tap: 'How does an octopus move its arms?' Date: Feb 06, 2025
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General ItemFaculty Nutshell Talks happening March 4 Date: Feb 05, 2025
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Article ItemNutshell Games to inspire both audience and presenters , article
The Nutshell Games, hosted by Virginia Tech's Center for Communicating Science, will offer graduate students this challenge: to present their research in just 90 seconds to a live audience and panel of judges. This year's event will be held Nov. 2 at the Moss Arts Center and is free and open to the public.
Date: Oct 29, 2024 -
Article ItemExpansive and innovative expertise distinguishes 28 new faculty members in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design , article
New faculty in the College of Art, Architecture, and Design are bringing a wealth of expertise into the classroom, as well as creative topics and new approaches to inquiry to their research and creative scholarship.
Date: Sep 11, 2024 -
Article ItemBuilding a COMPASS to navigate future pandemics , article
An $18 million grant announced by the National Science Foundation (NSF) will bring together five universities and more than 20 researchers, academics, and public health experts to establish the Virginia Tech-led Center for Community Empowering Pandemic Prediction and Prevention from Atoms to Societies (COMPASS).
Date: Aug 22, 2024 -
Article ItemInternational scientists converge at Virginia Tech to further plant health research , article
Virginia 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 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech educators honored with Roanoke Women in STEM Awards , article
Carrie Kroehler’s impact and dedication to communicating science was recognized with the American Heart Association's first Roanoke STEM Goes Red, Women in STEM Award, alongside Ashley Sloan, lead instructor of the Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center, at the association's executive breakfast.
Date: May 30, 2024 -
Article ItemPatricia 'Patty' Raun named Alumni Distinguished Professor , article
Using the tools of theatre to develop communication skills in science and technology professionals, Raun’s impact on education transcends disciplines and borders.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
Video ItemA picturesque approach to conservation , video
Sydney Haney is a senior studying wildlife conservation in the College of Natural Resources and Environment. Nature and wildlife inspires Sydney to share the importance of conservation through her photography.
Date: Dec 07, 2023 -
Article ItemResearch in a nutshell: Graduate students take the stage for a fast-paced presentation competition , article
Nearly 30 Virginia Tech graduate students representing a myriad of research interests and seven colleges will take part in the ninth edition of the Nutshell Games on Nov. 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the Moss Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public.
Date: Nov 02, 2023 -
Video ItemCommunicating scientific research through dance , video
Graduate and Doctoral students are exploring dance as a way to communicate and interpret their research. Rachel Rugh in the School of Performing Arts, in partnership with the Center for Communicating Science, runs the Virginia Tech workshop for students as inspired by the international "Dance Your Ph.D." competition run by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Date: Nov 01, 2023 -
Article ItemGraduate students vie for top prizes in science fair with a twist , article
Elementary students judged Virginia Tech graduate students' research presentations at the Flip the Fair event held at the Melrose Branch Library in Roanoke.
Date: Oct 17, 2023 -
Video ItemA science fair with a twist , video
The second annual Flip the Fair brought graduate students to the Melrose Branch Library in Roanoke to present their research to elementary schoolers, who then critiqued the researchers' poster board presentations.
Date: Oct 05, 2023 -
Article ItemKnowledge in a nutshell , article
Sixteen 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 -
Article ItemEcuadorian faculty members visit Graduate School to discuss the global challenge of generative AI in higher education , article
The collaboration with a Quito university goes back to 2016 — and yields new ideas each year.
Date: Jul 06, 2023 -
Article Item'The Underwater Wonders of Toms Creek' exhibition highlights collaboration and community partnership in ecosystem education , article
A two-year collaborative project involving Student Engagement and Campus Life, the Perspective Gallery, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, and faculty members from the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design helped make science more accessible to members of the community through visual art, theatre productions, and the immersive art exhibition. “The Underwater Wonders of Toms Creek” allows visitors to see these fish “out of the water” with the hopes of cultivating a better understanding of conservation efforts.
Date: May 04, 2023 -
Article ItemNutshell Games offer a fun speaking competition for graduate research students , article
Are cows afraid of the dark? Are bees OK with weedkiller? Do mothers really know best? These are only a few of the research topics that will be explained as 30 Virginia Tech graduate students compete for $500 in professional development funding in this year’s event.
Date: Feb 02, 2023 -
Article ItemResearch summit for historically Black colleges and universities, minority serving institutions provides connections , article
Undergraduate students have the opportunity to learn more about Virginia Tech and to attend several workshops to help them prepare to apply to graduate programs.
Date: Nov 28, 2022 -
Article ItemFulbright program brings 100 international students to Virginia Tech , article
The German Fulbright Summer Institute program Communicating across Disciplines was back in person for its “most exciting and robust year,” according to Patty Raun, director for the Center for Communicating Science. Over the summer, 26 German students immersed themselves in American culture and the Virginia Tech campus experience in Blacksburg.
Date: Nov 11, 2022
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