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Results for: Sustainable Development Goals
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Article ItemClass of 2024: Andreea Sistrunk learned from moments of struggle , article
Andreea Sistrunk said she wants to pursue research that leverages data analytics, machine learning, and statistical methods to better our understanding of user behavior, preferences, and interactions with digital systems. These insights would be invaluable for HCI researchers and designers.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Abigail Lewis loves lakes — and the role they play in climate resilience , article
Abigail Lewis, the 2024 Outstanding Doctoral Student for the College of Science, has carved out a place where she can make a difference in the connected crises of climate change: freshwater management.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemResearchers search for solutions to construct a comprehensive workforce , article
“A lot of companies present what they're doing as a best practice, and yet in some cases, they don’t even know if it works within their own organization because the data isn’t there,” said Josh Iorio, assistant director for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemNation’s leader in environmental health science will outline NIH strategies to address health impacts of climate change , article
Rick Woychik will present federal strategies to reduce the health threats of climate change in the closing Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture of the 2023-2024 season – Planning the Future of Environmental Health Sciences – at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in Roanoke.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech professor introduces new approach to human-environment interconnection , article
Associate Professor Tim Baird’s exploration of social networks in northern Tanzania is supporting his research and observations in the Creativity and Innovation District and helping him envision a new field of study.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech to exhibit at the AI Expo for National Competitiveness , article
Chaired by former chief executive officer of Google Eric Schmidt, the expo serves as a forum for industry, government, and academic research entities to exhibit some of the latest technological breakthroughs in areas such as artificial intelligence, biotech, energy, networks, compute, microelectronics, manufacturing, and augmented reality.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Megan Pollok works internationally to increase food security , article
At home and abroad, Pollok is helping communities create sustainable food systems.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
Article ItemTesting for residual cancer cells before blood cell transplant therapy is important and practical, new study finds , article
Patients in remission after battling blood cancer are likely to have better outcomes if no trace of the cancer is detectable before the patients receive donor blood cells. The finding in JAMA Oncology emphasizes the importance of testing for lingering cancer cells in the body after people receive apparently successful chemotherapy treatment.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
Article ItemRodrigo Sarlo receives National Science Foundation CAREER award to create structural digital twins on campus , article
Sarlo's research will facilitate the conversion of sensor data to structural models, which has applications in structural monitoring for safety and maintenance.
Date: May 01, 2024 -
Article ItemShould chatbots chime in on climate change? , article
An interdisciplinary research team tested ChatGPTs accuracy talking about three climate change-related hazards – tropical storms, floods, and droughts – in 191 countries.
Date: Apr 30, 2024 -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Courtney Sexton talks about the human-dog relationship , article
Sexton shared the origins of the dog-human relationship, how the animals have adapted and become more attune to human needs, and their role in helping researchers learn more about human health.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
Article ItemMargie Lee's research on how chickens fight salmonella offers clues to help other animals and humans , article
Veterinary college associate dean's research has uncovered the secrets of the chicken’s microbiome and changed the way the poultry industry tackles salmonella.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
Article ItemEvening of Gratitude: Celebrating impact and shared purpose , article
The veterinary college recently celebrated its annual "Evening of Gratitude," a special event dedicated to honoring the donors whose generosity not only supports the dreams of aspiring veterinarians but also amplifies their potential to make a lasting impact on countless lives and communities.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
Video ItemInspiring preschoolers to find their rhythm , video
The Moss Arts Center partnered with the School of Performing Arts, the Marching Virginians, and Giles County Public Schools to bring music and the arts to pre-kindergartners.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
General ItemNational Academy of Sciences to honor Robert J. Bodnar, Shuhai Xiao
Membership into the National Academy is a widely accepted mark of excellence in science and is considered one of the highest honors that a scientist can receive.
Date: Apr 25, 2024 -
Article ItemFirst class, lasting impressions: Roger Ramirez-Barrios named 2024 commencement speaker for veterinary college ceremony , article
Roger Ramirez-Barrios will give his commencement address in celebration of shared firsts – his initial class in the United States and first-ever class taught remotely online – and their first steps into veterinary medicine amidst a world in flux.
Date: Apr 25, 2024 -
Article ItemBridging the software-hardware divide , article
With applications that require more robust processing speed and efficiency, the pressure is on to make every server in every data center work harder. Under the auspices of a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program award, Huaicheng Li's group will work to bridge the gap between emerging hardware technologies and the needs of modern software applications.
Date: Apr 24, 2024 -
Article ItemRock talker: Robert Bodnar excavates secrets from deep space, deep Earth, deep past , article
Bodnar studies ancient droplets of fluid trapped within minerals from deep under the Earth and from outer space. His findings have shed light on future volcanic eruptions, life on other planets, and the location of deposits of “critical minerals,” identified as vital to our economic future and national security. For these accomplishments and more, Bodnar will be inducted into the National Academy of Sciences on April 26.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
Article ItemRock reader: Shuhai Xiao deciphers the geologic past to prepare for the future , article
Xiao studies the interactions between life and Earth, especially at a critical point in geologic history when animals first emerged on the scene. Among his many accomplishments, Xiao discovered the earliest known evidence of a moving animal. On April 26, he will be inducted into the National Academy of Sciences.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
Video ItemChoir of connection: The Beat Goes On music therapy project inspires , video
The Engagement Center for Creative Aging, Virginia Tech students and the surrounding community come together to form a choir. With the goal of better understanding the effects music has on people living with dementia and their caretakers.
Date: Apr 23, 2024
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