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Conversations in Richmond take One Small Step toward bridging divides , articleStoryCorps will record conversations Feb. 14-17 at the Virginia Tech Richmond Center for One Small Step, a project that aims to illuminate people’s humanity even when they disagree.
Date: Dec 04, 2023 -
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Young explorers: Join Kids' Tech University for a STEM adventureKids Tech University is a program for children ages 9-12 to introduce them to STEM subjects in a university setting with a lecture as well as hands-on activities.
Date: Nov 20, 2023 -
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Five things to consider when thinking about studying abroad , articleStudying abroad presents opportunities to learn countless new things about the world around you. Different places can provide insight to different things, so it is important to consider exactly what you want to get out of your time abroad.
Date: Nov 15, 2023 -
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New program creates TRAILblazers of diversity and inclusion , articleThis fall, the Transformational Allyship for Inclusive Leadership program brought together 27 senior leaders from across campus to commit to making change — in themselves and in their corners of the university.
Date: Nov 14, 2023 -
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Civil engineering students gain global perspectives during semester at the Steger Center in Switzerland , articleAfter being cancelled in the spring of 2020 because of the pandemic, the long-awaited civil and environmental engineering semester abroad program in Switzerland is bringing memorable experiences to students.
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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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 -
General ItemCall for applications for Alumni Awards for Outreach Excellence Date: Nov 01, 2023
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Grant will help build the future of Central Appalachia’s construction workforce , articleThe Center for Economic and Community Engagement, in partnership with the Virginia Center for Housing Research, received an Appalachian Regional Commission grant to address the affordable housing crisis and promote innovative and sustainable construction practices in the region
Date: Oct 31, 2023 -
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Hope takes root in Uganda , articleFulbright recipient Sarah Juster is researching how agroforestry interventions can help displaced refugees in Uganda.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
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Regional consortium awarded federal Tech Hubs Strategy Development Grant , articleThe proposal heavily leverages the Virginia Tech College of Engineering’s Advanced Manufacturing Team, led by Professor Chris Williams.
Date: Oct 23, 2023 -
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On the prowl for big cats in Belize , articleWildlife conservation faculty Marcella Kelly and Brett Jesmer and their teams of student researchers are leading the efforts to protect jaguars and other animals in Belize.
Date: Oct 19, 2023 -
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Mechanical engineering professor uses coal to create 'wonder material' , articleLightweight, strong, electrically conductive, and antimicrobial — graphene is a prime candidate for a host of applications. Now, a Virginia Tech team is making the material from a surprising source.
Date: Oct 17, 2023 -
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Clean water for students in India , articleVirginia Tech looks to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Date: Oct 09, 2023 -
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Unearthing the impact of moisture on soil carbon processes , article Date: Oct 03, 2023 -
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Brain Tumors in Children , articleExperts from Children's National, Virginia Tech, and Columbia University join forces to explore new tactics to fight lethal childhood brain cancer.
Date: Sep 28, 2023 -
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High schoolers get their feet wet in groundbreaking aquaculture program , articleThe shellfish industry has always been a huge part of the economy in Virginia’s Northern Neck and middle peninsula regions. It has been difficult, though, to get young people interested in the field.
Date: Sep 26, 2023 -
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For female undergrads in Pakistan, Sister 2 Sister program offers hope , articleTwo undergraduate students from Pakistan recently spent time studying at Virginia Tech through the Sister 2 Sister Exchange Program — an opportunity they say is a dream come true for women pursuing higher education in the country.
Date: Sep 22, 2023 -
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A transcontinental collaboration for women’s health , articleFaculty and students at Virginia Tech and in Malawi, Africa, are working together to fight breast and cervical cancer by using technology and cost-saving creativity to improve women’s health care in the low-income country.
Date: Sep 22, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech’s global reach: Hokies take maroon and orange around the world , articleIn just the past year alone, the Virginia Tech flag has flown on all seven continents as Hokies traveled to over 50 countries to engage in study abroad experiences, pursue global research collaborations, and tackle international service projects. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Global Education Office will host its annual Study Abroad Fair on the Drillfield.
Date: Sep 22, 2023
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