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Jennifer D. Russell receives Charles Blakeslee Nettleton Fellowship , articleRussell’s teaching philosophy centers on empowering students to understand the interconnectedness of human, industrial, and natural systems and to apply systems-based thinking to complex sustainability challenges.
Date: May 11, 2026 - -
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Creating a renewable adhesive from bio-based materials , videoChip Frazier, a professor in the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials, is utilizing his students to produce a renewable adhesive from lignin, a natural polymer derived from wood. The research is led by the students in Virginia Tech's newest space the Discovery Lab.
Date: May 01, 2026 - -
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Gamifying Sustainable Systems Science , videoVirginia Tech students play a modified version of Monopoly to learn about the circular economy. The Sustainable Systems Science major prepares students to integrate sustainability principles with engineering, business, and environmental science to create data-driven solutions for industries, governments, and research institutions.
Date: Apr 30, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech project selected for national AgriProspects workforce development award , articleVirginia Tech will use a $200,000 AgriProspects grant to develop AI-based training tools that help loggers improve decision-making and value recovery in hardwood forests.
Date: Apr 29, 2026 - -
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Researchers develop scalable method for safer, compostable packaging , articleThe work brings safer, compostable packaging closer to everyday use.
Date: Apr 20, 2026 - -
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College of Natural Resources and Environment presents alumni, student, faculty, and staff awards , articleCNRE gave out its annual awards on March 23
Date: Mar 30, 2026 - -
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Ethan Elder named David William Smith Leadership Award recipient in the College of Natural Resources and Environment , articleEthan Elder was named as the 2026 David Smith Leadership Award winner for CNRE.
Date: Mar 26, 2026 - -
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CNRE names Ambassador of the Year and departmental honorees , articleJackson Orr was selected as the top ambassador for CNRE in 2026. He was one of four departmental winners who were also recognized for their work as ambassadors this year.
Date: Mar 26, 2026 - -
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Five faculty members named AAAS Fellows , articleThe new fellows are among nearly 500 scientists, engineers, and innovators who have been recognized for their scientific and socially distinguished achievements by one of the world’s largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals.
Date: Mar 26, 2026 - -
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Dean’s Discovery Fund supports collaborative research , articleDesigned to spark innovative, interdisciplinary work, the fund in the College of Natural Resources and Environment supports early stage research that positions teams for larger external funding opportunities while advancing university priorities.
Date: Mar 24, 2026 - -
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Preparing students to lead in a data-driven green economy , articleThe sustainable systems science major will equip students with data-driven, systems-focused skills to solve complex environmental and societal challenges.
Date: Mar 20, 2026 - -
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Trane Technologies brings industry expertise to Sustainable Biomaterials students , videoTrane Technologies is offering an industry-sponsored professional development series for students, designed to help them explore careers, internships, and co-ops; build practical, real-world skills; and understand how sustainability and efficiency are shaping the built environment.
Date: Mar 19, 2026 - -
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Sustainable Forest Supply Chain Collaborative launches , articleThe new collaborative in the College of Natural Resources and Environment connects research, teaching, and Virginia Cooperative Extension to strengthen Virginia’s forest sector and support healthy forests, resilient businesses, and future workforce needs.
Date: Mar 16, 2026 - -
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Bioplastics research spurs international collaboration with Dongsung Chemical , articleBuilding on several years of research led by faculty in the College of Natural Resources and Environment and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the agreement establishes a framework to expand collaborative research in bioplastics and explore future pathways for commercialization.
Date: Mar 03, 2026 - -
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Understanding complex systems through immersive technologies , videoSystems Thinking in a Bioeconomy (SBIO 1024) encourages students to see the world through a new lens—one that looks at the big picture and connects the dots between people, the planet, and the economy. The course incorporates immersive technologies and guest speakers to expand students' understanding beyond the classroom.
Date: Jan 05, 2026 - -
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Taking teamwork to new heights , articleChallenge Course builds trust and leadership among sustainable biomaterials students, faculty, and advisors.
Date: Dec 18, 2025 - -
Video ItemUnderstanding complex systems through immersive technologies , video
Systems Thinking in a Bioeconomy (SBIO 1024) encourages students to see the world through a new lens—one that looks at the big picture and connects the dots between people, the planet, and the economy. The course incorporates immersive technologies and guest speakers to expand students' understanding beyond the classroom.
Date: Dec 17, 2025 - -
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A.L.'Tom' Hammett honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 30 years, Hammett has made significant contributions to the use of sustainable forest and agricultural resources
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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Audrey Zink-Sharp honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 32 years, Zink-Sharp made significant research contributions to the study of wood science, the impact of wood anatomy, and the quality of the creation of sustainable wood and forest products.
Date: Dec 10, 2025 - -
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From Linear to Circular: Engaging students to rethink sustainable practices , videoJennifer Russell's Circular Economy Analytics course provides hands-on learning with the tools to analyze and design systems to measure the circularity of everyday products and how they factor into the economy of packaging those products.
Date: Dec 09, 2025 -
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