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Interdisciplinary team receives continued support to visualize the past , articleThrough a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, Pamplin Historical Park visitors will soon use augmented reality to interact with historical lessons and stories of the Petersburg, Virginia, Civil War site to inspire deeper empathy, curiosity, and understanding.
Date: May 31, 2023 -
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Americans walk less frequently and less safely compared to other countries , articleAccording to the study co-authored by Ralph Buehler, Americans make fewer than half of the walking trips per day compared to Britons, yet are about six times more likely to be killed while walking per mile traveled.
Date: May 25, 2023 -
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Researcher receives prestigious grant to study computer modeling , articleWith the $500,000 award, Lim will investigate how computer models have been developed and used in management of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in the eastern United States and the Baltic Sea watershed in northern Europe.
Date: May 05, 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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Whole Health Consortium expands traditional focus of health and well-being research and practices , articleWeaving together research, education, and practice, Virginia Tech faculty and community members are developing a consortium focused on the transformative concept of whole health.
Date: May 03, 2023 -
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A personal perspective on policymaking during the COVID-19 pandemic , articleLinsey Marr, the Charles P. Lunsford professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, recounted her experiences interacting with governmental and health policymakers as the guest speaker for this year’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Policy program.
Date: May 03, 2023 -
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+Policy Network to sponsor half-day virtual symposium on the governance of new and emerging technologies , articleIn a time when technological advancements are breaking new ground in health, artificial intelligence, and transportation, one factor that must be considered yet is often overlooked: the social impact. Virginia Tech faculty will discuss such social implications of emerging technologies in a variety of fields during the Governance of New and Emerging Technologies virtual symposium on April 6 beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Date: Mar 30, 2023 -
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Shattering stereotypes: Farida Jalalzai on how women-led nations succeeded during pandemic , articleWhat can the world learn from women who led New Zealand and Iceland during the pandemic? A lot, said Jalalzai, associate dean of global initiatives and engagement in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Date: Mar 28, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech faculty Alan Abrahams spotlights consumer safety research on international stage , articleAbraham's primary research focuses on gleaning product safety concerns from online consumer postings, product reviews, and discussion forums to improve safety for vulnerable populations such as senior citizens.
Date: Mar 20, 2023 -
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Grant fuels project to highlight untold history across Appalachia , articleEmily Satterwhite and Katrina Powell have received a $3 million grant from the Andrew Mellon Foundation for a three-year project to work with communities across the state’s Appalachia region to commemorate neglected histories.
Date: Mar 02, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech experts available to discuss headlines in the news , articleVirginia Tech experts available for interviews on Jimmy Carter, train derailments, infrastructure & earthquakes, race for the White House, and AI development.
Date: Feb 20, 2023 -
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Faculty, students spotlight inequities in herbal products industry , articleHarvesters of Central Appalachia’s roots and herbs are often paid pennies on the dollar compared with what the companies that process the plant materials earn when they put capsules, tinctures, and teas on store shelves. A group of Virginia Tech students, led by sociology Professor Shannon Bell, is studying the issue with hopes of creating policy changes that will protect harvesters.
Date: Feb 16, 2023 -
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Expert recovers the history of Black communities in late-1800s Appalachia , articleThe commemoration of Black History Month affords an opportunity to explore the rich history of Black communities in Appalachia between the end of the American Civil War and the beginning of the Jim Crow era. Daniel Thorp, an associate professor of history at Virginia Tech, has dedicated his research toward this aim.
Date: Feb 14, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech offers research space, respite for Ukrainian researcher , articleThe College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences is seeking a full-time research assistant professor from Ukraine to work on the Blacksburg campus and live in the area. Living expenses will be provided by a donation from the Bill and Ellen Cranwell Charitable Trust to the Cranwell International Center.
Date: Feb 14, 2023 -
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President Biden calls on the need for police reform during State of the Union address , articleDuring his State of the Union address President Joe Biden called on Congress to “finish the job on police reform” and provide more resources for law enforcement to reduce crime and support community intervention programs nationwide. This comes nearly a month after the death of Tyre Nicols in Memphi and recent polling reveals public confidence in police is down.Virginia Tech expert Brandy Faulkner explains that the problem the President pointed to in his speech is deeply systemic.
Date: Feb 09, 2023 -
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Political expert highlights key topics ahead of State of the Union address , articlePresident Joe Biden will take center stage on Tuesday night to give his second State of the Union address in front of a divided Congress and [public audience – or, audiences in the United States and around the world]. In addition to touting administration successes and acknowledging persistent challenges, Virginia Tech political expert Karen Hult said he will also lay his foundation, hinting at a 2024 re-election bid.
Date: Feb 06, 2023 -
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Nutshell Games offer a fun speaking competition for graduate research students , articleAre cows afraid of the dark? Are bees OK with weedkiller? Do mothers really know best? These are only a few of the research topics that will be explained as 30 Virginia Tech graduate students compete for $500 in professional development funding in this year’s event.
Date: Feb 02, 2023 -
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Black History Month events, programs, and celebrationsIn celebration of Black History Month (BHM) 2023, Virginia Tech, the Black Cultural Center, and a wide array of campus partners and programs honor the achievements of Black people and showcase the diversity of the Black community with programs and events throughout the month of February.
Date: Feb 02, 2023 -
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Research team to study mental health accessibility and suicide prevention among LGBTQ+ youth , articleJody Russon, an assistant professor of human development and family science, is researching LGBTQ+ youth mental health care accessibility and suicide prevention with $750,000 in funding she received from the National Institute for Mental Health.
Date: Jan 10, 2023 -
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Beat the heat: Virginia Tech team to study best ways to survive heat waves , article
The researchers will develop a proposal to create a citizen science program that will train youth to collect, monitor, and communicate data on temperatures in Roanoke and how residents experience heat.
Date: Dec 14, 2022
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