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Faculty 'cautiously optimistic' about the potential of generative AI , articleFirst reacting with hesitation to the fall 2022 debut of ChatGPT, Virginia Tech faculty are now starting to embrace artificial intelligence's transformative power in teaching and research.
Date: Sep 19, 2023 -
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Hope springs amid water safety concerns , articleWith the support of a $360,000 National Science Foundation grant, an interdisciplinary team of Virginia Tech researchers is using water science to respond to the concerns of rural and Indigenous communities in Guatemala and empowering individuals to conduct their own water monitoring.
Date: Sep 18, 2023 -
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Growth and impact highlight FY '23 research numbers , articleBased on fiscal year 2023 data estimates, federal, state, local, and private research awards grew a combined 17 percent, while research expenditures rose 12 percent in a single year. Over a two-year period, awards have seen a 31 percent increase and expenditures a 28 percent increase.
Date: Aug 31, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech efforts bring an estimated $250 million in additional funding to improve broadband access in Virginia , articleVirginia will receive the additional funds to improve and enhance broadband access through the efforts of the Center for Geospatial Information Technology.
Date: Aug 30, 2023 -
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Communication skills key for scholars of all fields , articleDan Sui believes the most effective leadership comes from leading by example and for him, that includes staying active as a researcher, educator, and communicator. During the past several months, his efforts toward the latter have been on display via keynote speeches during prestigious events at other higher education institutions.
Date: Aug 29, 2023 -
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In its seventh year, College of Science Dean’s Discovery Fund supports new research efforts , articleThe Lay Nam Chang Dean’s Discovery Fund recently announced research awards to support projects that include the discovery of non-opioid pain killers, wildlife disease, a mobile app for rural parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and bat guano. This year's awarded grants exceed $120,000.
Date: Aug 23, 2023 -
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Technology-enabled water surveillance and control project earns grant , articleAtop a new wave of support from the Fralin Life Sciences Institute, Peter Vikesland is leading a research team in creating wireless sensor networks to survey microbial threats to water quality and to enable operational control and provide real-world feedback for public transparency.
Date: Jul 19, 2023 -
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Experts predict ‘average’ Atlantic hurricane season, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be strong storms , articleThe 2022 Atlantic hurricane season was among the most damaging and deadly in modern history, but that isn’t necessarily an indicator for 2023. According to Virginia Tech meteorologist Stephanie Zick most seasonal forecasts are predicting a near average season, which goes from June 1 to November 30.
Date: Jun 16, 2023 -
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A new twist on understanding tornadoes , articleVirginia Tech researchers use meteorological data to explore the relationship between atmospheric processes and tornado risks.
Date: Jun 13, 2023 -
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Seed funding enables researchers to address environmental and societal challenges , articleFor its signature seed funding program, the Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment has awarded up to $30,000 each to seven interdisciplinary teams.
Date: May 03, 2023 -
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College of Natural Resources and Environment names new director of alumni relations , articleTara Nepper, previously assistant director of alumni relations in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, said she is excited to build bridges with an alumni base that is working to solve the critical challenges of today.
Date: Mar 10, 2023 -
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A silver lining in the fight for clean water in India , articleStudents and faculty in the Department of Geography trialed the use of silver-infused ceramic tiles as a way to provide clean water to schools in rural India.
Date: Mar 02, 2023 -
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Center for Economic and Community Engagement helps Mount Rogers region boost outdoor tourism , articleThe project, said Executive Director John Provo, is a great example of the ways the center partners with communities across the commonwealth to help improve their quality of life through the resources of the university.
Date: Feb 23, 2023 -
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Hokies take the plunge in pursuit of a sustainable New Zealand , articleStudents learn about the interplay between humans and the natural environment on an overseas study trip to New Zealand.
Date: Feb 17, 2023 -
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Why some of Virginia Tech’s most popular courses are online , articleAs undergrads craving flexibility gravitate toward online learning options, a few Virginia Tech classes have expanded to enroll thousands of students.
Date: Jan 24, 2023 -
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Andrew Ickes joins College of Natural Resources and Environment as assistant dean of advancement , articleA 2011 alumnus, Ickes brings an extensive background in fundraising and development to the role.
Date: Dec 19, 2022 -
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Laurence W. ‘Bill’ Carstensen honored with emeritus status , articleA former head of the Department of Geography in the College of natural Resources and Environment, Carstensen was instrumental in developing innovative curriculum around the use of geographic information systems, as well as Virginia Tech’s meteorology degree.
Date: Nov 28, 2022 -
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When a space becomes a 'place' , articleA high-tech, multidisciplinary study inside Virginia Tech’s Creativity and Innovation District is using lidar sensors to help researchers better understand how people interact with spaces to make them "places."
Date: Oct 17, 2022 -
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CNRE’s Advising Center: A one-stop shop for recruitment, advising, and employment , articleThe College of Natural Resources and Environment’s 8-year-old Advising Center is making a significant impact in setting students up for success in college and future careers.
Date: Oct 03, 2022 -
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Four new faculty members join the College of Natural Resources and Environment , articleThe new faculty are Haldre Rogers and Elizabeth "Beth" Nyboer in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Junghwan Kim in the Department of Geography, and Eduardo Molina in the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials.
Date: Aug 15, 2022
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