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Virtual solar system transforms young learners into astronauts , articleWith support of a National Science Foundation grant, a team of developers in the Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations program in University Libraries is using virtual reality to develop an interactive universe. In the experience, users become virtual astronauts and move through space to visit all of the celestial bodies in our solar system.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
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Innovation and creativity collide in year-long display in Alexandria , articleA new partnership between Virginia Tech and the City of Alexandria will produce a series of exhibitions, performances, and events beginning this fall.
Date: Sep 08, 2023 -
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Collaboration on music textbook connects students to historically excluded composers , articleFor decades, music textbook publishers have relied on music available in the public domain for études — short compositions used to teach performing and conducting techniques. Music in public domain is mostly by the same batch of composers — such as Ludwig van Beethoven and Gustav Mahler. This new freely available textbook breaks that mold.
Date: Aug 28, 2023 -
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Treasure hunts are for pirates and Hokies , article"Archival Adventures" is a two hour, weekly, live-streamed exploration of rare archival materials in the University Libraries’ Special Collections that tell a story about the history of Virginia Tech, the community, and the world.
Date: Aug 21, 2023 -
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University Libraries is home to Virginia's only Patent and Trademark Resource Center , articleThe center provides trademark and patent assistance to the public at University Libraries' branch locations in Blacksburg, Roanoke, and the greater Washington, D.C., metro area. "No one in our state provides this services for the general public. It's filling a gap.," said Sarah Over, University Libraries engineering collections and research analyst.
Date: Aug 14, 2023 -
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Architecture faculty members recognized with prestigious awards from international association , articleArchitecture professors Aki Ishida and Miranda Shugars received international recognition this past spring from the Association of College Schools of Architecture. Ishida was named one of three recipients of a Creative Achievement Award, and Shugars’ proposed instructional plan was selected for honors in Course Development for Architecture, Climate Change, and Society.
Date: Aug 04, 2023 -
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New open textbook about fish makes waves , articleThe freely available textbook released in June, titled "Fish, Fishing, and Conservation," is intended for a general education course, is research-based, and includes many examples, stories, videos, and links to ensure that the content is as engaging and as relevant to students as possible.
Date: Aug 04, 2023 -
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Innovative entrepreneur melds personal and professional lives to mentor students , articleAs the director of strategic initiatives for the Fralin Life Sciences Institute, Kiyah Duffey knows how to cultivate creativity, nurture growth, and implement innovative ideas. in her spare time, she's shared that knowledge with students in the Creativity and Innovation District.
Date: Aug 04, 2023 -
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University Libraries launches semester-long technology lending program , articleThe program will help to create an inclusive and supportive academic environment by offering faculty, staff, and students access to equipment that may not be able to get otherwise.
Date: Jul 11, 2023 -
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Living-Learning Programs contribute to student success and retention , article“We know from outcomes data that Living-Learning Programs help students achieve a sense of belonging, faster connections to their areas of interest, faculty support, and academic success,” said Frances Keene, vice president for Student Affairs.
Date: Jun 07, 2023 -
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Interdisciplinary team receives continued support to visualize the past , articleThrough a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, Pamplin Historical Park visitors will soon use augmented reality to interact with historical lessons and stories of the Petersburg, Virginia, Civil War site to inspire deeper empathy, curiosity, and understanding.
Date: May 31, 2023 -
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Innovating around complex problems , articleVirginia Tech inventors who contributed to the innovation ecosystem last year by disclosing 169 new innovations, executed 30 new license agreements with commercial partners, and created 10 new start-up companies, were honored at the second annual Celebrating Innovation event, last Monday.
Date: Apr 28, 2023 -
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Cadet Aidan Hing learns valuable skills as student employee in Newman Library's 3D Scanning Studio , articleHing, a building construction junior and member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, plans to commission in the Army and work with the Army Corps of Engineers.
Date: Apr 13, 2023 -
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Transformed by technology , articleKayla Jones has worked with the University Libraries’ studios since September 2021. She assists library patrons in the Media Recording Studio and Studios Technology Lending Desk and serves as a consultant, problem-solver, and project assistant.
Date: Mar 28, 2023 -
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Juliah Linzmeier takes the physical into the digital realm while learning valuable life skills , articleAs a student scanning assistant in the University Libraries' 3D Scanning Studio, Linzmeier helps faculty, staff, students and community members create digital versions of physical objects and learns important life skills along the way.
Date: Mar 24, 2023 -
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Researchers work to combat cyberbullying by looking for patterns , articleChreston Miller, data and informatics consultant at University Libraries, along with computer science major Deep Datta and computational modeling and data analytics major Ishana Garuda, are conducting research to find out if there are any patterns that can indicate when cyberbullying surfaces the most on Twitter.
Date: Mar 22, 2023 -
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Game on for game night in Blacksburg , articleThe University Libraries and Virginia Tech Science Fiction and Fantasy Club have teamed up to bring a night of community and fun on the Blacksburg campus. Game Night is Thursday, March 23, from 5-8 p.m. in Newman Library.
Date: Mar 16, 2023 -
Video ItemGrammy-nominated string quartet brings the arts home for some students , video
Hours before their performance at the Moss Arts Center, PUBLIQuartet sat down with students in the Creativity and Innovation District to host a workshop on musical improvisation. This collaboration between the Moss Arts Center and Living-Learning Communities was meant to break down some of the barriers around art by bringing it to the students where they live in a hands-on way.
Date: Feb 17, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech’s Center for Future Work Places and Practices launches , articleThe newly formed center uses transdisciplinary research related to the design, development, and deployment of future work spaces, processes, and domains, with an emphasis on human-centered approaches to focus on the individual and the broader workplace.
Date: Jan 25, 2023 -
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Wu Feng receives Test of Time Award for work on energy-efficient high-performance computing , articleDespite a critical reception, Feng’s contributions to energy-efficient supercomputing have withstood the test of time and heavily influenced trends in green high-performance computing.
Date: Jan 02, 2023
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