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Article ItemNational Champion Trees program revitalized , article
The Virginia Big Trees program continued after the national program went dark. Now that the national register was restarted, the work by Virginia Big Trees helped land 96 Virginia champions on the list of national champions.
Date: Feb 07, 2025 -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Adam Coates talks about wildfires , article
Coates explained some of the science behind fire behavior, the role of landscape, and the challenges posed by urban areas to fire management. He also shared insights about preventative measures communities can take, including the use of prescribed burning.
Date: Feb 03, 2025 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech researchers study generative AI usage in higher education , article
While adoption of generative artificial intelligence is increasing in higher education and at Virginia Tech, gaps and roadblocks still exist on the way to improved integration.
Date: Jan 30, 2025 -
Article ItemFuture leaders in the College of Natural Resources and Environment learn firsthand from top experts , article
Leadership Institute students visited state and federal agencies as well as top private organizations to learn leadership techniques.
Date: Jan 24, 2025 -
General ItemInaugural John F. Hosner Distinguished Lecture to be held Feb. 25
CNRE invites you to the John F. Hosner Distinguished Lecture.
Date: Jan 23, 2025 -
Article ItemStudents gain international experience at climate conference in Azerbaijan , article
Two College of Natural Resources and Environment students attended the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Date: Jan 08, 2025 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Jessica Showalter receives 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Medallion Award , article
Showalter received the award as the top graduating senior in forestry in the College of Natural Resources and Environment.
Date: Dec 11, 2024 -
Article ItemResearchers tag first Mediterranean shortfin mako shark , article
By tagging the young mako shark, Virginia Tech researchers gained behavioral insights to help prevent the decline of the sharks in the region.
Date: Dec 10, 2024 -
Article ItemLIVE from Pack Expo: Jerry McCarthy , article
Jerry McCarthy, a student in the Sustainable Biomaterials, shares what Pack Expo International was like from his perspective
Date: Dec 04, 2024 -
Article ItemLIVE from Pack Expo: Jessie Imorde , article
Jessie Imorde, a student in the Sustainable Biomaterials, shares what Pack Expo International was like from her perspective.
Date: Dec 04, 2024 -
Article ItemPackaging scholarship eases students' loads , article
Sophia Fitzgerald and Marta Ghigo are the recipients of the Pallet Alliance Tyson Steffens Memorial Scholarship.
Date: Dec 02, 2024 -
Article ItemEmily Talley named director of the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability , article
Emily Talley was named the director of the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability, effective July 1, 2024.
Date: Nov 19, 2024 -
Article ItemResearch sponsorships and robust partnerships fuel upward trajectory , article
On 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 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech researcher finds AI could help improve city planning , article
The new research shows that using generative artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini could improve city planning by enhancing access to tools that help measure walkability, safety, lighting, and more.
Date: Oct 29, 2024 -
Article ItemStudent helps rehabilitate American kestrel before release at Lane Stadium , article
Gabby Gorman went into wildlife conservation with the hopes of pursuing a career in wildlife rehabilitation and medicine. The summer internship at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center helped her to solidify her interest in this field.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech researcher works to preserve white sharks in the Mediterranean Sea , article
The research team launched its White Shark Chase in the Sicilian Channel and located evidence of white sharks at four sites.
Date: Oct 22, 2024 -
Article ItemResearchers receive grant to study invasive autumn olive , article
Virginia Tech researchers received a grant to find if a native fungus could be used as a biocontrol method on the autumn olive.
Date: Oct 22, 2024 -
Article ItemResearchers receive USDA funding to combat devilishly invasive tree-of-heaven , article
The award will help Virginia Tech researchers see if the spotted lanternfly can help spread a fungus that kills the tree-of-heaven.
Date: Oct 21, 2024 -
Article ItemResearchers examine potential population decline in the gray fox , article
Using strategically placed trail cameras across Virginia, College of Natural Resources and Environment researchers are studying gray fox populations to determine if there are population declines.
Date: Oct 10, 2024 -
Article ItemCollege of Natural Resources and Environment Dean Paul Winistorfer to retire , article
Winistorfer, himself a first-generation student, fostered a culture of forward-looking innovation in the college, creating successful degree programs and student initiatives while emphasizing the college’s research portfolio.
Date: Sep 20, 2024