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From Blacksburg to the Big Apple: Hokie intern finds spotlight with Paramount+ , articleElizabeth Britt, a senior in the School of Communication, worked with Paramount+ this summer in New York City as a program and originals marketing intern.
Date: Sep 27, 2023 -
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Landing internships and early career jobs: A recruiter’s perspective , articleCollege students often think obtaining an internship or job right before they graduate is an easy task. In a world where the student talent pool is vast, how can one stand out?
Date: Sep 22, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech’s global reach: Hokies take maroon and orange around the world , articleIn just the past year alone, the Virginia Tech flag has flown on all seven continents as Hokies traveled to over 50 countries to engage in study abroad experiences, pursue global research collaborations, and tackle international service projects. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Global Education Office will host its annual Study Abroad Fair on the Drillfield.
Date: Sep 22, 2023 -
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Students explore bamboo’s potential for sustainable housing in Ecuador , articleAssociate Professor Jonas Hauptman and a group of students teamed with the Regeneration Field Institute to build an experimental cabin on the institute’s 71.5-acre Los Arboleros Farm, a tropical dry forest in the rural, agrarian community of Chone, Ecuador.
Date: Sep 21, 2023 -
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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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Mastering manufacturing systems through gameplay , articleThe Game, a longtime and well-loved learning tool in industrial and systems engineering, underwent a digital makeover and received the Innovation in Education Award from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers at the 2023 IISE Conference.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
Video ItemNew course teaches the fundamentals of game design , video
Introduction to Game Design and Game Studies lets students explore the components of game design and create their own games in this new interdisciplinary course from the university's Honors College. Assistant Professor Zach Duer in the School of Visual Arts leads a module focusing on game prototyping and how critical thinking plays a part in how a game is made from the ground up.
Date: Sep 15, 2023 -
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Federal work-study unlocks opportunity for students in financial need , articleThe 59-year-old program gives Pell-eligible students a hands-on work experience and a steady income. So why do only 10 percent of Hokies who are offered federal work-study say yes?
Date: Sep 13, 2023 -
Video ItemHokies in the Heart of Politics: Virginia Tech students experience the Washington Semester , video
The School of Public and International Affairs offers students an opportunity to simultaneously intern and earn credits toward their degrees in the nation's capital. This video features three students in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences's Department of Political Science discussing the enriching experiences they've had working in and around Washington D.C. through the Washington Semester program. Professor Joel Peters, director of the Washington, D.C., Semester in Global Exchange, describes what students can gain. Students have multiple options based on their interests when it comes to the Washington Semester. The Washington Semester in Global Engagement is a unique 15 credit program open to all interested students. It consists of a combination of courses on global affairs, internship opportunities, workshops, seminars and networking opportunities with D.C. professionals and policy makers. It offers students the opportunity to experience policy-making firsthand, and explore the wealth of political and cultural opportunities available in the Washington, D.C. area. Meanwhile, the Washington Semester in Leadership and Governance (WSLG) is a 9-credit summer program for undergraduates that combines a 10-week Washington, D.C.-area internship, policy seminar, and field study experiences immersing participants in the world of policymakers, public servants, beltway bandits, and others who make the D.C. area a unique place to work and live. To learn more about the programs, visit SPIA's website here: spia.vt.edu/leadership-development/washington-experience.html Video by Andrew Adkins
Date: Sep 06, 2023 -
Video ItemTake a walk on the wild side , video
Recognizing the potential impact of time spent outdoors on feline welfare, behavior, and adoption prospects, Virginia Tech student researchers set out to examine whether training shelter cats to use strollers could be a cost-effective solution.
Date: Aug 23, 2023 -
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Building bridges in Bolivia , articleA group from Virginia Tech joined an Engineers in Action trip that focused on constructing a pedestrian bridge in a remote area outside the Bolivian capital. Students designed and helped build the bridge, aiding a community and gaining practical engineering experience in the process
Date: Aug 22, 2023 -
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Finding flounder in a changing ocean , articleResearchers in the College of Natural Resources and Environment are collaborating with the fishing industry to better understand the population and distribution of summer flounder.
Date: Aug 18, 2023 -
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Inaugural cohort of students prepares for Defense Civilian Training Corps , articleVirginia Tech is one of four universities selected by the Department of Defense to participate in the newly created interdisciplinary scholarship program called the Defense Civilian Training Corps. The program will provide students with defense-related coursework, internship placement, and job placement within the Department of Defense upon graduation.
Date: Aug 10, 2023 -
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A river of water research flows throughout the commonwealth , articleThe Virginia Water Resources Center plays an important role in supporting collaborative research on water science at Virginia Tech while fostering public engagement and outreach across the commonwealth.
Date: Aug 03, 2023 -
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Cyber interns compete to capture the flag , articleCACI interns put their cyber skills to the test during a competition hosted by the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, CACI International, and the Virginia Cyber Range.
Date: Jul 24, 2023 -
Video ItemCPES lab innovates chip packaging and creates pathways for future engineers , video
Power electronics packaging plays a vital role in the efficiency of modern electronics. Christina DiMarino, assistant director of the Center for Power Electronics Systems (CPES) says that packaging components of semiconductor chips is important for less energy consumption and fewer material costs. Through internships, Christina hopes to bolster students interested in engineering and help fill a critical need in power electronics packaging.
Date: Jul 21, 2023 -
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Communication students transcend textbooks during Switzerland study abroad trip , articleStudents spent two weeks studying in Lugano, Switzerland. They took classes on travel reporting and perception, persuasion, and propaganda.
Date: Jul 17, 2023 -
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Into the woods: Forestry curriculum provides immersive experience , articleThe College of Natural Resources and Environment is where the fundamentals of forestry science merge with new technologies and hands-on experiences, readying students to take on the challenges of conserving, managing, and utilizing our forest environments.
Date: Jul 17, 2023 -
Video ItemBlack College Institute gives high schoolers a taste of the Virginia Tech experience , video
The Black College Institute is an academic summer enrichment program by Virginia Tech that is designed to attract underrepresented and/or first-generation students. During each session, rising high school juniors and seniors participate in workshops from majors across campus.
Date: Jul 10, 2023 -
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Internships provide lasting lessons for students and alumni , articleSome internships are a perfect match, while others become a lesson in what students don’t want in a future career. Whether the internship was exactly what they expected or nothing they could imagine, these alumni agree on one key point: internships are beneficial.
Date: Jul 06, 2023
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