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Dan Dougherty’s Liberal Arts and Human Sciences education helped shape a global career , articleDougherty graduated in 1996 with bachelor's degree in communication and political science in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. He moved from Blacksburg to boardrooms as an exectuive with John Deere, and he credits the university’s transdisciplinary approach and experiential learning opportunities as laying the foundation for his career.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
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Engineering student's poem takes first place in Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize , articleAyah Ali, a first-year student, won the top prize of $1,500 for her poem, “The Ephemerality of Incense,” during a ceremony April 10 at the Moss Arts Center.
Date: Apr 16, 2024 -
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Michael Webb named assistant dean for advancement for College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences , articleAs the leader of the college’s advancement team, Webb will spearhead the college’s development, alumni relations, and communications operations.
Date: Mar 28, 2024 -
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‘Challenges to Creating an Egalitarian Society’: Kellogg Center to host MacArthur Fellow at annual lecture , articleElizabeth Anderson of the University of Michigan will deliver the 2024 PPE Distinguished Lecture from 5-6:30 p.m. April 3 at the Moss Arts Center.
Date: Mar 26, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Daniel Hoek talks about righting a wrong understanding of Newton's law , articleHoek talks about the recent discovery he made related to Newton's first law of motion, how he became intrigued by the law, the puzzles surrounding it, as well as the misconception that objects with no forces acting on them exist and how Newton's own account contradicts this.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 -
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Dylan Losey receives National Science Foundation CAREER award to build assistive AI , articleLosey leads a team that has explored the possibilities of human-robot interaction, and now he will expand that research to develop robots that understand — and are understood by — their everyday users.
Date: Feb 27, 2024 -
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In world of continuous disagreement, professor envisions new social contract , articleAs a recipient of the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award, Professor Michael Moehler, director of the Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Virginia Tech, will continue his social contract theory research in Germany.
Date: Feb 14, 2024 -
Video ItemMusic artist No-No Boy discusses the creative process with CID students , video
Partnering with the Creativity and Innovation District (CID), the Moss Arts Center presented No-No Boy to connect with students in the living, learning communities. Singer, songwriter Julian Saporiti was joined by his wife and collaborator Emilia Saporiti. As part of their visit, they'll serve as Creativity and Innovation District Fellows, which means living at the CID and doing a lot of work with students.
Date: Feb 07, 2024 -
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Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia awards first-round funding , articleFour projects demonstrating the diversity of Appalachia have received more than $300,000 in funding from Virginia Tech's Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia initiative.
Date: Jan 12, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech, Boeing partner to empower students in human-centered problem solving , articleRepresentatives from Boeing helped advise students throughout the semester. The partnership provided students with exposure to real-world challenges and industry perspectives, helping to prepare them for potential roles in technology and engineering.
Date: Dec 21, 2023 -
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Philosophy meets physics: Philosopher uncovers hidden truth about Newton's 300-year old law , articleVirginia Tech philosopher Dan Hoek has shared his discovery with educators and media outlets around the world, including an interview with Scientific American.
Date: Nov 07, 2023 -
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Human-Centered Future of Work Symposium set for Nov. 3 , articleVirginia Tech’s Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology is bringing together a wide breadth of expertise for the event to discuss the role of technology in future of work.
Date: Oct 31, 2023 -
Video ItemLost in Translation...for 300 years: Virginia Tech Philosopher Reinterprets Newton's First Law , video
In a major discovery, philosopher Dan Hoek reveals that Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion has been misinterpreted for over three centuries. The accurate Latin wording of the law is "a body at rest remains at rest, and a body in motion remains in motion, except insofar as it is acted on by external forces," challenging a fundamental concept in physics. Learn how Hoek made the discovery and its implications for physics and society.
Date: Oct 23, 2023 -
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Unlocking the power of the humanities: Virginia Tech Humanities Week returns Oct. 22-27 , articleFrom artificial intelligence to prison reform, Humanities Week sessions will explore critical issues and topics facing society.
Date: Oct 17, 2023 -
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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 ItemInstitute For Leadership In Technology welcomes inaugural class of 2024 , video
Rising tech and business leaders from Boeing, Amazon, Microsoft, and other companies are participating in this year-long humanities education program. Launched in April of 2023, eleven fellows were chosen across the United States and four countries. Nine of those fellows came to Southwest Virginia to tour the university, including the Creativity and Innovation District. The fellows also toured the city of Roanoke, and made a visit to the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.
Date: Sep 28, 2023 -
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Explore the exhibit Shining a Light on the Christiansburg Institute: A Collaborative Digitization EffortThe University Libraries at Virginia Tech and the Christiansburg Institute are hosting an exhibit and reception on Sept. 28 from 4 - 6 p.m. on the second floor of Newman Library highlighting the partnership between the Christiansburg Institute and the University Libraries to digitize 38.65 linear feet of Christiansburg Institute Museum and Archives’ collections.
Date: Sep 25, 2023 -
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Rising tech and business leaders to gather for unique humanities executive program , articleThe Institute for Leadership in Technology, a year-long humanities education program, begins on Sept. 19 with an impressive group of fellows hailing from across the United States and four countries.
Date: Sep 14, 2023 -
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Tips for arguing civilly from Virginia Tech's Ethics Bowl champions , articleMembers of the 2023 Ethics Bowl winning team share their strategies for navigating difficult conversations.
Date: Jul 05, 2023 -
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Summit centers on challenges of humans flourishing in a technology-driven world , articleThe purpose of the Tech for Humanity Summit was to invite professionals across the country to discuss issues and offer ideas for change related to ways that technology, including social media, influences society.
Date: Jun 30, 2023
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