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Medical expert offers 11 outdoor safety tips to shield against summer hazards , articleCranking summer fun up to 11 first requires sensible safeguards against summer hazards. Dr. Stephanie Lareau, an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, shares 11 safety tips for keeping summer plans fun and safe.
Date: Jul 24, 2023 -
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Inspiring the next generation of scientists and STEM leaders , articleNow in its 14th year, students were able to once again experience Kids' Tech University in person this spring after two years of the program being moved to a virtual-only experience.
Date: Jul 13, 2023 -
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Experts share the best methods for summer sun protection , articleDr. Mariana Phillips, a dermatologist on the faculty of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and Carlin Rafe, an extension specialist with the Virginia Cooperative Extension, share sun safety tips to help you maximize your summer fun while minimizing sunburn.
Date: Jun 16, 2023 -
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Neuroscientist explains the science of the ‘brain freeze’ , articleWhat is a “brain freeze,” and how can we enjoy a refreshingly cold treat this summer without having to endure one? Virginia Tech neuroscientist Kristofer Rau explains the science beyond these quick-onset headaches and how to avoid them — or at least make them go away faster.
Date: May 16, 2023 -
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Summer Academy wraps up its 11th cohort, rebrands as Summer Start for 2023 , articleThe program allows incoming first-year and transfer students to jump-start their Virginia Tech experience through coursework, social events, and recreational activities.
Date: Aug 25, 2022 -
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College of Science launches Data Science Camp for high school students , articleDuring the three-day July camp, Virginia Tech experts presented students with hands-on experiences collecting, analyzing, and presenting data across different disciplines with topics covering the spectrum from psychology and statistics to geoscience and game theory.
Date: Aug 19, 2022 -
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New graduate students get a head start on their education during GearUp orientation , articleStudents new to graduate education, the United States, and to the Blacksburg campus took part in the program.
Date: Aug 19, 2022 -
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Celebrating a summer of science education , articleNearly 160 high school and middle school students attended one of four youth camps, with 46 at Explore Science for 7th-9th graders, and – all geared toward 11th-12th graders – 35 participants at Explore Data Science, 32 at Explore Physical Science, and 45 at Explore Life Science
Date: Aug 19, 2022 -
Video ItemEarly Identification Program at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine , video
Each year the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine accepts students from groups who are underrepresented in medicine to an Early Identification Program, which provides intensive medical school preparation during two summer sessions. Completing both summers of enrichment and maintaining all program requirements can help a participant become a competitive applicant to medical school.
Date: Aug 18, 2022 -
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Trying out potential careers from packaging to conservation , articleStudents in the College of Natural Resources and Environment are getting a head start on career success through summer internships.
Date: Aug 18, 2022 -
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Inside Design summer camp provides transformative experience for high school students , articleThe camp introduces high school students to the Virginia Tech college experience and teaches them to view the world like professional architects and designers.
Date: Aug 17, 2022 -
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute expands Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program , articleMore than 30 undergraduate and high school students worked behind the curtain of biomedical research this summer at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC.
Date: Aug 16, 2022 -
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Summer internship program tells diverse students, 'You should go to grad school' , articleThe Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program placed 35 students, many from historically Black colleges and universities, in labs around the Blacksburg campus this summer. Long-term, they may help diversify Virginia Tech’s graduate student population.
Date: Aug 10, 2022 -
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Summer camp students build drones, explore STEM careers , articleA weeklong program of drone-themed activities gave underserved middle school students new engineering skills and a window into what the future could look like – for technology and for their own careers.
Date: Aug 05, 2022 -
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Summer research projects empower wildlife conservation students to make an impact in their field , articleStudents in the College of Natural Resources and Environment are making new and helpful discoveries about pinesnakes, green salamanders, and minnows.
Date: Aug 01, 2022 -
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Pamplin’s Inspiring Possibilities Academy offers Virginia high school students pathways to business education , articleThe 10-day residential program introduced 27 rising high school seniors — many from underrepresented and underserved communities— to the dynamic world of business and business careers.
Date: Jul 27, 2022 -
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Summer Arts Festival brings free family fun to downtown Blacksburg , articleThe festival will feature outdoor concerts, live theater, music, art exhibits, and more throughout the summer months.
Date: Jun 08, 2022 -
Video ItemMy Summer and Winter Experience - Rodney Okyere , video
Rodney Okyere, Class of 2023 Computer Science major, shares his experience while taking courses during summer and winter sessions at Virginia Tech.
Date: Oct 08, 2021 -
Video ItemMy Summer and Winter Experience - Naylle Pando , video
Naylle Pando, Class of 2023 Computer Science major, shares her experience while taking courses during summer and winter sessions at Virginia Tech.
Date: Oct 08, 2021 -
Video ItemSunrise at Creativity and Innovation District , video
The CID LLC building is nearly complete and looking stunning against a summer sunrise. Learn more about the project at https://www.facilities.vt.edu/planning-construction/campus-construction-projects/active-projects/fac...
Date: Jul 28, 2021
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