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Category: research The days of unproctored testing may be over , articleIncreasingly beleaguered by artificial intelligence-based cheating, unproctored testing is now completely vulnerable to reasoning large language models like ChatGPT. A Virginia Tech psychologist has a few ideas about where to go from here.
Date: May 07, 2025 - -
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Category: research Inaugural winners of new research awards named , articleEstablished by the Office of Research and Innovation and Office of Faculty Affairs and funded by the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, the new awards were created to complement the Jacob A Lutz Award for Eminent Scholars.
Date: May 05, 2025 - -
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Category: research What if we could take the guesswork out of mental health treatment? , articlePhysician-scientist Jordan Smoller will share advances in precision psychiatry in a public lecture at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.
Date: Apr 04, 2025 - -
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Category: research Whole Health Consortium at Virginia Tech funds teams to tackle community health challenges , articleFive multidisciplinary teams received seed grants to develop community-informed solutions for better health.
Date: Mar 03, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction Novel research reveals how adversity shapes the developing brain and its connection to future health risks , articleFindings from a longitudinal study led by two Virginia Tech researchers found that negative childhood experiences can lead to delayed brain development in teens and increase the likelihood of future health problems.
Date: Feb 21, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Louis Hickman talks about 'The 5 Love Languages' , articleHickman shared his thoughts on the appeal of simple solutions to complex relationships, findings from his recent research on the love languages, and the importance of personality traits in relationships. He also emphasized the need for self-care and adaptability in maintaining healthy relationships over time.
Date: Feb 10, 2025 - -
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Category: research Virginia Tech researchers ask how many attempts it takes to quit substance abuse , articleA Fralin Biomedical Research Institute analysis found that people trying to quit opioids and pain medication experience more relapses.
Date: Jan 24, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction How your brain learns from rewards might hold the key to treating depression , articleIn a new study, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists Pearl Chiu and Brooks Casas investigate how brain signals involved in reward learning might help personalize depression treatment.
Date: Jan 22, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Virginia Tech experts provide holiday season tips and insights , articleVirginia Tech has a plethora of experts representing many disciplines available for interviews on a variety of holiday-connected topics and research. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Experts available: Holiday shopping days, Biden pardons Hunter, '100 Days of Solitude', understanding neurdivergence, recycling plastics, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the growing collection of shopping holidays, President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, the new Netflix show "One Hundred Years of Solitude", understanding and accommodating neurodivergence, recycling plastic waste, and more.
Date: Dec 02, 2024 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Lavinia Uscatescu and Hunter Tufarelli talk about neurodiversity and the holidays , article
Uscatescu and Tufarelli discussed the importance of understanding and accommodating neurodivergent individuals in various environments, particularly social gatherings during the holiday season. As a person with autism, Tufarelli also shared her firsthand experiences and the importance of embracing self-care.
Date: Dec 02, 2024 - -
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Category: research Grant to support new research to address alcohol-related partner violence among sexual minorities , articleVirginia Tech researcher Meagan Brem and her collaborators explore alcohol-fueled intimate partner violence in young bisexual+ couples, a group often overlooked in research.
Date: Nov 07, 2024 - -
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Category: research Virginia Tech researchers find menthol restrictions may drive smokers to healthier alternatives , articleScientists find when menthol is unavailable, smokers may shift to nicotine replacement options, which could have good health benefits.
Date: Oct 31, 2024 - -
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2023-2024 College of Science Award Winners , articleCollege of Science faculty members and staff recently were honored with awards from both the college and university.
Date: Oct 24, 2024 - -
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Category: research PREP Program cultivates grant writing skills for early career researchers , articleFive faculty members from three departments, one school, and three colleges have been selected for the 2024-25 cohort, receiving up to $10,000 each to develop research proposals.
Date: Oct 11, 2024 - -
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Category: academics New College of Science STEM education center awards instructional teaching grants , articleIn an effort to encourage innovation in teaching methodologies, four projects were selected as grant recipients in the new awards from the Center for Advancing Undergraduate Science Education.
Date: Oct 07, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Experts offer advice for supporting children’s mental health , articleWorld Mental Health Day is recognized on Oct. 10. Prioritizing mental health is not only important for adults, but for children as well. Experts offer advice for caregivers.
Date: Oct 07, 2024 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Meagan Brem talks about alcohol use and intimate partner violence , article
Brem debunked common myths, identified current knowledge gaps, and shared insights from ongoing studies. She also described the unique challenge of understanding these topics as they relate to LGBTQ+ populations and possible interventions on both societal and individual levels.
Date: Sep 30, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Experts: Why we tip, and why impact of eliminating taxes on tips would be minimal , articleEliminating taxes on tips — an idea supported by both major party 2024 presidential candidates — could benefit some service workers but the overall impact may not be that dramatic. Virginia Tech economic expert Jadrian Wooten discusses the potential economic impact, while economist Sheryl Ball discusses the psychology behind tipping.
Date: Sep 18, 2024 -
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