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Bird feeding may give humans something to chirp about , articleAshley Dayer and a team of researchers at Virginia Tech and beyond are working to develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between bird feeding and human well-being.
Date: Dec 05, 2023 -
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Experts available: Smart toy safety, managing holiday stress, economics of Christmas music, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews on holiday related topics. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Dec 04, 2023 -
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Virginia Cooperative Extension volunteer on a mission to boost native plants in gardens , articleKathy Fell, a Virginia Master Naturalist and Extension Master Gardener, is dedicated to expanding the availability of Virginia native plants throughout her Henry County community and across the commonwealth.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
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External fellowships open doors for graduate students , articleGraduate students likely are familiar with the ways in which their colleges, programs, and labs provide financial support for them, but they may be far less aware of funding sources beyond Virginia Tech.
Date: Nov 17, 2023 -
Video ItemEcosystem exploration with Hokie Hike , video
John Seiler, a tree physiology specialist in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, led a Hokie Hike at Pandapas Pond. Students and community members learned about the many habitats and discussed ecological processes that drive changes around the pond as they explored nature.
Date: Nov 15, 2023 -
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Vampire bats make northward flight seeking stable climates , articleDoctoral student Paige Van de Vuurst is the lead author of research recently published in the Ecography journal that predicts that vampire bats — currently only found in Mexico and Central and South America — are on the move, with the United States being a viable home in 27 years.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
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Experts available: Government shutdown looming, winter weather outlook, holiday travel, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
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Projects connect U.S. educators to East African scholarship, history, and culture , articleDuring International Education Week, members of the East Africa Summer Institute for Educators are discussing the progress and expected impact of 12 projects being developed after an intensive monthlong curriculum development program in East Africa.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
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Corps of Cadets alumni 1st Lt. Zachery Young and 1st Lt. Eryn Wolfe named Boston College game Hokie Heroes , articleBoth Wolfe and Young are deployed to Germany with the 3rd Infantry Division in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
Date: Nov 11, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech’s global impact: Dropping in on Hokies studying and working around the world , articleOn any given day, in every corner of the world, Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, and alumni are making a profound impact. As the university celebrates International Education Week, we check in with some of those Hokies embodying the university’s commitment to international education and engagement.
Date: Nov 10, 2023 -
Video ItemHands-on experience is key to students' success , video
Professor Mike Aust and students from his Forested Wetlands class recognize the importance of experiential learning. "This is the only way," said Aust. "They do not learn these types of skills well, unless you actually have hands-on learning."
Date: Nov 09, 2023 -
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Forecast predicts a warmer winter with more snow; expert explains why , articleAndrew Ellis, a hydroclimate scientist in the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech, explains why the presence of El Niño in the latest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration outlook suggests a warmer yet snowier winter season.
Date: Nov 08, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech Science Festival to return on Nov. 11 , articleThe event on the Blacksburg campus will showcase more than 50 exhibitors with science experiments ranging from biology and physics to mathematics and robotics.
Date: Nov 07, 2023 -
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Urban Forestry Program advances Virginia Tech’s Climate Action Commitment , articleResponsible for the care of Virginia Tech's urban forest is the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities’ urban forestry team – four individuals with expertise in arboriculture and urban forestry who strive to cultivate a low-risk, sustainable, resilient, and attractive urban forest that current and future generations of Hokies can enjoy.
Date: Nov 06, 2023 -
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Corps of Cadets alumnus Cmdr. Kevin Taylor named Louisville game Hokie Hero , articleTaylor is the executive officer for the USS Robert Smalls. He is forward deployed with 7th fleet in the East China Sea.
Date: Nov 04, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech student gains national following with unique election platform , articleFor Chaz Nuttycombe, a senior political science major who created his own election forecasting platform, Election Day is more exciting than Christmas morning.
Date: Nov 03, 2023 -
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Research in a nutshell: Graduate students take the stage for a fast-paced presentation competition , articleNearly 30 Virginia Tech graduate students representing a myriad of research interests and seven colleges will take part in the ninth edition of the Nutshell Games on Nov. 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the Moss Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public.
Date: Nov 02, 2023 -
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The decision: Nine Hokies share how they chose their major , articleAt the Majors and Minors Fair on Oct. 11, students who are passionate about their major explained how they landed on it—and what they hope to do next with what they studied.
Date: Nov 01, 2023 -
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Student Affairs honors recipients at October Aspire! Award Celebration , articleFive students and one faculty member were recognized for exemplifying the Aspirations of Student Learning.
Date: Nov 01, 2023
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