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Margie Lee named associate dean for research and graduate studies at veterinary college , articleLee, among the third class of graduates from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986 and one of its earliest Black graduates, has been head of the college's Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology since 2018.
Date: Jun 02, 2023 -
Video ItemNitrogen on the vine impacts the terroir of your wine , video
Amanda Stewart, Associate Professor in Food Science and Technology, studies the terroir of wine, or the characteristics and environmental factors that give wines a "taste of place." Through wine sensory studies and chemical analysis, she and her research students try to pinpoint how nitrogen conditions at various vineyards affect the quality, taste, and mouthfeel of wine.
Date: May 24, 2023 -
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New research finds mechanism that regulates PTSD in the female brain , articleVirginia Tech researchers discovered a protein that could lead to better therapeutic treatment for females with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Date: May 18, 2023 -
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Sharing more data about graduate education is a key goal for the Graduate School , articleKacy Lawrence, director of assessment and strategic data initiatives, created interactive data dashboards and pages to help people find and use statistics and other information more easily on the Graduate School's website.
Date: May 18, 2023 -
Video ItemTeam prepares for vampire bat research in Colombia , video
Luis Escobar and his research group are studying the emergence of infectious diseases. "We know that many infectious diseases, especially emerging diseases, come from wildlife," said Escobar. In advance of an upcoming trip to Colombia to study vampire bats, Escobar and his team met near the Duck Pond to review critical safety information and field sampling protocols.
Date: May 18, 2023 -
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Graduate research empowers homeowners to gauge copper levels in their drinking water , articleRecent Virginia Tech graduate Rebecca Kriss worked with two West Coast residents to test guidance for addressing high copper levels in residential drinking water. These residents faced many challenges, including green hair and suspected pet health issues, as a result of excessive copper in their homes.
Date: May 16, 2023 -
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Small town in Patrick County looks to historic theater — and Virginia Tech — to spark growth , articleCould a 1940s theater bring more people to Stuart, Virginia? A team of graduate assistants at the Center for Economic and Community Engagement put their knowledge to work to help town leaders figure it out.
Date: May 15, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech, George Mason University partner to develop networking infrastructure for satellite constellations , articleIn a project funded by the National Science Foundation, researchers will develop an open-source cyber-infrastructure and new space-based networking technology intended to forge connections among satellite networks around the globe.
Date: May 15, 2023 -
Video ItemUnearthing molecules for non-addictive pain medications , video
Assistant Professor Emily Mevers and her students are dedicated to discovering natural products from under-explored environmental niches. Her team is currently studying a millipede that could potentially lead to a replacement for opioids and other pain-relief medications. "Seventy percent of your drugs that you take, that are prescribed to you, are actually from nature," said Mevers. "We're hoping to develop a new, non-addictive analgesic — something to treat pain."
Date: May 08, 2023 -
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Class of 2023: Mohannad Elhamod and Alli Rossi-Alvarez named Graduate Students of the Year , articleThe award recognizes students for their character, service, outstanding contributions, and academic achievements.
Date: May 05, 2023 -
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Grassroots philanthropy effort will fund Virginia Tech white-tailed deer research , articleA philanthropic grant from Virginia Hound Heritage will help support research on a disease impacting white-tailed deer in Virginia.
Date: May 05, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech hosts Virginia Council of Graduate Schools spring meeting , articleThe Virginia Council of Graduate Schools, made up of 17 state universities and colleges, met to discuss graduate programs and student support.
Date: May 05, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech graduate students awarded 2023 Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering and Science fellowships , articleStudents in the Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering and Science fellowship spend the summer working in state agencies or with elected officials, practicing the policy research, writing, and communications skills they may use in their careers
Date: May 05, 2023 -
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'The Underwater Wonders of Toms Creek' exhibition highlights collaboration and community partnership in ecosystem education , articleA two-year collaborative project involving Student Engagement and Campus Life, the Perspective Gallery, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, and faculty members from the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design helped make science more accessible to members of the community through visual art, theatre productions, and the immersive art exhibition. “The Underwater Wonders of Toms Creek” allows visitors to see these fish “out of the water” with the hopes of cultivating a better understanding of conservation efforts.
Date: May 04, 2023 -
Video ItemResearching a possible hazard in the ocean air , video
Hosein Foroutan, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, is researching the prevalence of microplastics in ocean spray, and how microplastic particles re-enter the air given the movement of ocean water and air.
Date: May 03, 2023 -
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‘Left me with hope’: Virginia Tech researchers reflect on watershed United Nations conference , articleAs stewards of the natural world, how can humans protect and improve access to the planet’s most precious resource? Answering this question and more is the mission of dedicated researchers at Virginia Tech. A cohort from the university joined world leaders, scientists, activists, and fellow scholars at a historic United Nations Water Conference.
Date: Apr 28, 2023 -
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Study: Sinking ground in parts of Chesapeake Bay area will worsen flooding from rising sea levels and storm surges , articleNew research by Virginia Tech scientists shows that sections of the Chesapeake Bay are sinking at rates of nearly a quarter an inch — or 7 millimeters — a year. Further, up-to-date knowledge of where the ground in the Chesapeake Bay area is sinking and by how much is not included in the official planning maps that authorities use to assess the local flooding risk from rising sea levels, the researchers said.
Date: Apr 26, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech graduate programs rated among the best nationally , articleU.S. News & World Report released its 2023 Best Graduate Schools and both the Pamplin College of Business’ Evening MBA program and several programs within the College of Engineering received top marks.
Date: Apr 25, 2023 -
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Graduate School Diversity Scholars will share projects at April 27 Spotlight program , articleThe 12 students from five colleges have combined their interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion with their research to create programs aimed at both the university community and those beyond it
Date: Apr 21, 2023 -
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Psychology doctoral student to explore student perspectives on barriers to reporting sexual assault on college campuses , articleUnder the mentorship of assistant psychology professor Meagan Brem and as a member of Dr. Brem’s Research for Alcohol and Couples Health (REACH) lab, graduate student Allison Tobar will survey Virginia Tech students for their perspectives on barriers to reporting sexual assault and accessing resources for support on college campuses.
Date: Apr 17, 2023
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