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From jail to Yale: Humanities Week keynote speaker to focus on prison education as a humanizing force , articleGeorge Chochos will deliver a keynote address on prison reform and education initiatives on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. in the Haymarket Theater. The Virginia Tech community and general public are invited to attend for free.
Date: Oct 06, 2023 -
Video ItemRedefining education with the Honors Minor in Collaborative Discovery , video
The new minor prepares students to tackle real world issues with transdisciplinary, collaborative problem-solving.
Date: Jul 28, 2023 -
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Championing the evolving landscape of life science outreach , articleAs a visionary supporter of scaling up life sciences research, teaching, and outreach at Virginia Tech, Tracy Wilkins and his wife, Sarah, have established the Tracy and Sarah Wilkins Outreach Innovation Fund to support Fralin Life Sciences Institute's Biotech in a Box program.
Date: Jul 27, 2023 -
Video ItemUniversity Libraries launches long-term technology lending program , video
University Libraries at Virginia Tech is partnering with Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS) to launch a semester-long technology lending program for the 2023-24 academic year. This initiative provides faculty, staff, and students access to cutting-edge equipment for research, teaching, and collaborative projects free of charge. To apply for equipment through the semester-long lending program, fill out the following form: bit.ly/46Ph0zI
Date: Jul 17, 2023 -
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Inspiring the next generation of scientists and STEM leaders , articleNow in its 14th year, students were able to once again experience Kids' Tech University in person this spring after two years of the program being moved to a virtual-only experience.
Date: Jul 13, 2023 -
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Commonwealth Cyber Initiative funds $700,000 in experiential learning projects to support Virginia students , articleThe Commonwealth Cyber Initiative is investing in seven experiential learning projects, giving students crucial cybersecurity, on-the-job training in areas such as privacy protection and mobile software development.
Date: Jun 26, 2023 -
Video ItemDrone workshop gives Virginia teachers tools to educate the workforce of the future , video
The Improving Pathways into the Geospatial and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician Workforce (GeoTEd-UAS) is a 5 day course intended to teach educators the workflow of drone operations and enhance their own curriculum to educate future drone pilots. The workshop was hosted by the College of Natural Resources in partnership the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, National Science Foundation, Germanna Community College, and Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Date: May 25, 2023 -
Video ItemJared Harris helps others tap into creative potential , video
Jared Harris, a sophomore studying Business Information Technology, works at the Prototyping Studio in University Libraries. Through his job, he is able to help others in the community bring their creative ideas to life. Working in the Prototyping Studio is also helping Harris develop useful skills that will help him be successful at Virginia Tech and beyond.
Date: Mar 08, 2023 -
Video ItemEnrichment Experience for Students from Rural Communities , video
Video by Mark Blane for Virginia Tech. SEE VT, the Summer Enrichment Experience at Virginia Tech, hosted its inaugural session this summer. SEE VT is an opportunity for middle school students living in rural communities throughout Southwest Virginia. During the free, one-week residential summer camp on Virginia Tech’s campus, students had the opportunity to learn and reflect on what it means to live and thrive in rural communities.
Date: Sep 07, 2022 -
Video ItemUniversity Libraries welcomes Hokies back to campus , video
The Virginia Tech community is encouraged to take advantage of the resources available through University Libraries.
Date: Aug 15, 2022 -
Video ItemThe breadfruit project: using superfood to combat malnutrition in Haiti , video
Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Scholarly Communication Librarian, Inga Haugen, is using her farming background to address food insecurity and malnutrition issues in Thomassique, Haiti.
Date: Jul 01, 2022 -
Video ItemFood Timeline gives glimpse into Fourth of July traditions , video
Burgers and hotdogs weren't always on the menu for Independence Day cookouts. Special Collections and University Archives' Food Timeline delves into the history of Fourth of July food traditions.
Date: Jun 22, 2022 -
Video ItemWhere are the books?: The evolution of University Libraries , video
With the utilization of off-campus storage, the University Libraries is able to stay committed to providing information through physical books while also offering a space that encourages students and faculty to gather and learn using the latest technology and tools.
Date: May 06, 2022 -
Video ItemVirtual exhibit becomes education tool for local schools , video
The Vauquois Experience Exhibit is finding a new purpose just three years after its debut at the 2019 ACCelerate Festival at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Todd Ogle, the executive director of Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations in the University Libraries, has turned the exhibit into an education tool for local middle and high school students to learn about World War I.
Date: Apr 19, 2022 -
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Fralin Life Sciences Institute supports high school student’s vision of robotics education , articleWith the help of the Education and Outreach Division of the Fralin Life Sciences Institute, high school student John Button has assembled an after-school class that introduces middle school students to robotics specifically to help the environment.
Date: Apr 01, 2022 -
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Physics Teacher Education Coalition again honors Virginia Tech as part of ‘5+ Club’ , articleThe honor puts Virginia Tech in the top 1 percent of universities for training future physics teachers.
Date: Mar 01, 2022 -
Video ItemUsing technology to make visible, the invisible past , video
Collaboration and faculty-student research projects have led to the development of HistoryLab: Creative Technologies, Hidden Histories, Informal Learning. The new course, being offered for the first time this semester, bridges STEM fields, the humanities, education and the creative arts.
Date: Feb 18, 2022 -
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Martha Glass and Nicole J. Johnson named 2022 ACPA Diamond Honorees , articleGlass, a Ph.D. recipient, and Johnson, a current doctoral candidate, were recognized for their specific contributions to students as well as the research, scholarship, and programs that promote student development and success.
Date: Feb 18, 2022 -
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Summer program makes achievable dreams come true , articleAs part of the Net.Science Summer Program, high school students from An Achievable Dream Academy visited Virginia Tech, learned about network science, and experienced what it is like to be a college student.
Date: Sep 24, 2021 -
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From dean to volunteer activist , articleWhen Everlena Holmes retired in 2001 as a college dean, her calling to help others remained strong. The 87-year-old graduate of the Virginia Tech School of Education now spends her days championing those in her community in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Date: Mar 24, 2021
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