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Virginia Tech expertise to support sustainable agriculture and fishing in Tunisia , articleThe Center for International Research, Education, and Development is partnering with the international nongovernmental organization FHI 360 on a U.S. State Department-funded project to strengthen the resilience of Tunisian farmers, fishers, and their communities in the face of climate change.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
Video ItemRachel Morse - College of Natural Resources and Environment's 2024 Outstanding Senior , video
Morse, who is majoring in wildlife conservation with a minor in geographic information systems, is the 2024 Outstanding Senior in the College of Natural Resources and Environment.
Date: Apr 18, 2024 -
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Memories of fishers reach beyond the data , articleA research team led by Associate Professor Leandro Castelli demonstrates that local knowledge of past harvests can provide an accurate – and affordable – depiction of historical fish stocks.
Date: Apr 16, 2024 -
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Earth Day 2024: Experts available to discuss environmental issues and how to solve them , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews to speak on issues ahead of Earth Day on April 22, 2024. Those topics include the environment, energy, infrastructure, invasive species, food waste artificial intelligence, sustainability, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
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Genomics Sequencing Center ensemble supports top-performing research , articleThe center's team is made up of four molecular biologists who work with the latest in next generation sequencing technology to support Virginia Tech faculty’s research goals.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
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Fellowships support student research on compostable cutlery, sustainable solutions, and shorebird conservation , articleUndergraduate Research Fellowships are helping students in the College of Natural Resources and Environment take their education into their own hands.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech study considers ways to increase accessibility for all wildlife enthusiasts , article“I like to think of our research as blending together two previously unconnected fields: disability studies and wildlife recreation,” said Emily Sinkular, Ph.D. student and lead author of the study published in the journal Human Dimensions of Wildlife.
Date: Mar 26, 2024 -
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Maple syrup producers provide sweet news for threatened birds , articleVirginia Tech researchers are participating in a new grant that will encourage maple syrup producers to improve forest biodiversity in an effort to help bird populations in the U.S.
Date: Mar 22, 2024 -
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From field sites to C-suites , articleThree alumni of the College of Natural Resources and Environment share their stories of moving into executive leadership roles in the field of conservation science and advocacy.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 -
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From stammers to success: Language and Culture Institute opens doors for international students , articlePaanwaris Paansri's dream of pursuing a Ph.D. in the United States seemed to be slipping away due to his struggles with the English language. But with the help of a determined professor in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation and the dedicated staff at the Language and Culture Institute, Paansri not only improved his language skills but also gained the confidence to succeed in his academic journey.
Date: Mar 06, 2024 -
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Championing collaboration in the invasive alien species space , articleIn recognition of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Feb. 26-March 3, invasive species experts, including those at Virginia Tech's Invasive Species Working Group, will come together with government officials and agency leaders to discuss prevention and management priorities.
Date: Feb 23, 2024 -
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The Antarctica journals , articleVirginia Tech students shares experiences and insights traveling to Antarctica over the winter break.
Date: Feb 19, 2024 -
Video ItemPassion for wildlife conservation involves undergraduate research , video
Truman Collins is a transfer student in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation. His interest in the margay, a small feline species in Belize, lead him to pursue undergraduate research. With the help of an undergraduate research fellowship, Collins can help conserve habitat for these cryptic cats.
Date: Feb 16, 2024 -
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Forensic science combats wildlife trafficking , articleA $2.6 million grant will fund a new wildlife forensic center in Botswana as part of Virginia Tech’s ongoing collaborations with the government of the Republic of Botswana to foster conservation and global research initiatives in Africa.
Date: Feb 06, 2024 -
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Forging the global land-grant mission , articleVirginia Tech President Tim Sands traveled to Botswana to meet with President Eric Mokgweetsi Keabetswe Masisi and celebrate the expansion of collaborative projects as part of Virginia Tech’s efforts to expand the land-grant mission globally.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
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Experts available: U.S. soldiers killed in drone strike, Super Bowl LVIII, tax season, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jan 29, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Ashley Dayer talks about the positive impact of feeding birds , articleDayer joined the podcast to chat about her work at the intersection of birds and humans, including a new project that explores the positive impact bird feeding has on human well-being and general tips for the hobby.
Date: Jan 29, 2024 -
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North America bird populations are declining; expert explains why , articleAccording to recent data, bird populations in North America have declined by approximately 2.9 billion birds, a loss of more than one in four birds since 1970. Experts say this bird loss will continue to grow unless changes are made in our daily lives.
Date: Jan 29, 2024 -
Video ItemCNRE undergrad research takes student from campus to the coast , video
Desraeli McBride is an undergraduate research fellowship recipient in the College of Natural Resources and Environment. McBride's research work focuses on American Oystercatcher chick habitat within barrier islands along the east coast.
Date: Jan 22, 2024 -
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Kathleen Alexander receives Virginia’s highest faculty honor , articleAlexander, the William E. Lavery Professor in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, was recognized with an Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
Date: Jan 22, 2024
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