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Alumnus Alex Thornton carries Hokie storm chasing history forward , articleThornton ’16, a veteran of Hokie Storm Chase, continues to share his time and expertise with student storm chasers. He also leads guided tours for others across the Great Plains in the StormCruzzer, a custom-built chase truck and the passion project of the late Travis Cruz ’16.
Date: Jan 06, 2026 - -
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Meet the Corps of Cadets leaders for the fall semester , articleThese cadets take inspiration from their peers, the Pylons, and more.
Date: Oct 23, 2025 - -
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One Hokie’s maps make a difference , articleAlumnus Peter Forister turns geography into global impact.
Date: Oct 22, 2025 - -
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Hurricane Erin highlights rapid intensification trend, experts say , articleForecasters are warning of dangerous rip currents along the East Coast this week as Hurricane Erin moves through the Atlantic. While the storm won’t make landfall, Virginia Tech experts caution it still poses significant risks and highlights a troubling trend in how hurricanes are evolving.
Date: Aug 19, 2025 - -
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Chasing storms, catching experience , articleMembers of the Hokie Storm Chasers studied severe weather in the environment designed best to teach it, the Great Plains.
Date: Aug 18, 2025 - -
Video ItemHokie Storm Chase 2025 , video
The 2025 Hokie Storm Chase saw 15 meteorology majors, led by instructor Dave Carroll, put their forecasting skills to the test by taking lessons learned in the classroom about meteorological data and applying it to real world data to make predictions about super cell thunderstorms on the Great Plains, often hundreds of miles away and hours in the future. The chasers then set out for those target areas, successfully intercepting four large storms on the 12-day trip, making it one of the most successful storm chases on record. The ultimate goal for the students was to see a tornado. In northern Minnesota, they saw two.
Date: Jul 30, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech Meteorology Club steals thunder at national conference , articleThe student-led club, known regionally as the Blue Ridge chapter of the American Meteorological Society, received the national Local Chapter of the Year award at the annual conference.
Date: Mar 04, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Winter storms, Russia-Ukraine war, flu season, ultrasound treatments, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss news in the headlines, including another round of winter storms, the latest on U.S. involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war, the worst flu season in more than a decade, using ultrasound technology to treat cancer, and electric cars generating lower non-exhaust emissions than their combustion counterparts.
Date: Feb 17, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Syrian revolution, winter weather, 'Wicked', holiday shopping tips, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the shocking Syrian revolution, winter weather forecasts, the economics of "Wicked", gifts to encourage STEM, holiday shopping cybersecurity tips and more.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 - -
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Media Advisory: Virginia Tech expert explains NOAA forecast for mild winter in mid-Atlantic region , articleDrew Ellis, a professor in the Department of Geography and an expert in climate science, explains the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's winter outlook, which predicts a mild winter for the mid-Atlantic region of the United States
Date: Dec 05, 2024 - -
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Everyday Ut Prosim: How Hokies serve after Hurricane Helene , articleIn the wake of the storm, Hokies rushed to help those in need by organizing donation drives, transporting supplies, checking in on affected communities, even creating care packages to thank first responders.
Date: Oct 29, 2024 - -
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College of Natural Resources and Environment Dean Paul Winistorfer to retire , articleWinistorfer, himself a first-generation student, fostered a culture of forward-looking innovation in the college, creating successful degree programs and student initiatives while emphasizing the college’s research portfolio.
Date: Sep 20, 2024 - -
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Experts available: DNC, pumpkin spice, damage from Hurricane Debby, marijuana studies, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the importance of the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the early return of pumpkin spice, analysis of flood damage from Hurricane Debby, marijuana research, and more.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 - -
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Experts available: Democratic veepstakes, Hurricane Debby, stock market plunge, Paris Olympics, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are able to provide context on the news of the week, including the Democratic Vice Presidential sweepstakes, Hurricane Debbie's potential flood impact, the wild fluctuations in the global stock market, Hokies leaving their mark on the Paris Olympics, and more.
Date: Aug 06, 2024 - -
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Experts available: Hurricane Beryl, Biden standing firm, French elections, California fires, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss Hurricane Beryl making landfall, President Biden standing firm in wake of calls for him to drop out, the surprising French elections, spreading wildfires in California, and more.
Date: Jul 10, 2024 - -
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Experts available: Record tornadoes, more solar storms, Mexico's historic election, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the rise in tornado activity, how the solar cycle could bring more auroras and technological disruptions, Mexico's historic election of its first female President, and tips for summer.
Date: Jun 03, 2024 - -
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Forecasting a future in weather , articleThe Meteorology Club, which connects students to weather science and technology, is the Outstanding Student Organization for 2024.
Date: May 31, 2024 - -
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Doppler data meets the green screen , articleClass of 2024 graduate Edward Shaw III reflects on learning the tricks of the meteorology trade as an intern with NBC’s Weather and Climate Unit.
Date: May 16, 2024 - -
Video ItemWeather station installation , video
Dave Carroll '84, Instructor of Meteorology, and students in the College of Natural Resources and Environment install a weather station on top of Apple Orchard Mountain. The hands-on experience provides students with key skills and provides data on atmospheric conditions around the tallest mountain in the central Blue Ridge.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 - -
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On top of the world , articleAlexis George ’22 monitors some of the most extreme weather in the world at the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire.
Date: Mar 15, 2024 -
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