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Article ItemStatewide initiative aims to position Virginia as a leading hub for biotechnology innovation , article
Virginia Tech is collaborating with the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance and Carilion Clinic to lead efforts to strengthen Southwest Virginia’s position at the forefront of fields such as medical devices, oncology therapeutic research, and neurotechnology.
Date: Feb 10, 2025 -
Article ItemInterview preparation that pays off , article
Getting ready for an interview? Feeling nervous? Interview preparation can calm those nerves and make you shine to recruiters.
Date: Jan 31, 2025 -
Article ItemLong-term partnership mobilizes graduate students to map rural workforce challenges , article
The Center for Economic and Community Engagement is collaborating with the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board to provide graduate students with hands-on experience while generating crucial workforce data and insights for Southwest Virginia's economic development.
Date: Jan 09, 2025 -
Article ItemCAREER award recipient to fight rare diseases using AI , article
While not a perfect system, human reasoning still outshines artificial intelligence in a number of critical areas. College of Engineering Assistant Professor Dawei Zhou wants to help change that.
Date: Aug 05, 2024 -
Article ItemA hydrogen future could offer sustainable energy and economic growth for Appalachia , article
A $1.5 million grant will allow researchers to study the feasibility of underground hydrogen storage in already-depleted oil and gas fields throughout the region, bringing new economic and job opportunities.
Date: May 13, 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 ItemGreen technology requires mined materials — and a workforce to meet demand , article
The mining industry is booming as more minerals are needed to produce next generation technologies. At the same time, enrollment is down in mining engineering programs across the country. Can an industry already struggling to find and retain talent keep up with the demand?
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
Article ItemResearch aims to bring a circular revolution to industry , article
College of Natural Resources and Environment researchers are gaining insights from value-retention processes and natural systems to explore how to transition industry toward a sustainable future.
Date: Mar 15, 2024 -
Article ItemUnmanned aerial vehicles and workforce development part of congressman's visit to Blacksburg campus , article
U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman ’81 received briefings on research initiatives related to unmanned aerial systems and unmanned underwater vehicle. He also met with four undergraduate students who are part of the Defense Civilian Training Corps to hear about workforce development programming at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 -
Article ItemBuilding up the semiconductor workforce with $30 million partnership , article
Virginia Tech faculty Yang "Cindy" Yi and Luke Lester are taking on the challenge to bring more women into technology and semiconductor industries through UPWARDS, an international partnership between the U.S. and Japan.
Date: Mar 08, 2024 -
Article ItemCareer and Professional Development awarded $100,000 grant to expand work-based learning opportunities , article
The grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia will make paid internships more widely available, removing some of the barriers for students with financial need.
Date: Mar 04, 2024 -
Article ItemMargaret Ellis receives Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Undergraduate Teaching Award , article
Margaret Ellis was recognized or outstanding contributions to undergraduate education through teaching, service, and creating an inclusive community of experiential undergraduate mentorship.
Date: Mar 01, 2024 -
Article ItemCoding for the careers of the future , article
CodeKids is currently in the pilot phase. As it’s rolled out into classrooms, public school teachers and students will provide feedback to help Hamouda’s students refine the tools. In the process, they will practice using their skills to pursue Virginia Tech’s land-grant mission and its motto, Ut Prosim.
Date: Mar 01, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia beef producers' day of learning and connection at Virginia Tech , article
Faculty from both the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine presented topics at the 2024 Beef Cattle Health Conference held on the Virginia Tech campus.
Date: Jan 30, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech welcomes first cohort of Indian students in cybersecurity and business analytics program , article
Virginia Tech and NMIMS in Mumbai have partnered to offer a unique 3+1+1 degree program in business analytics and cybersecurity. Students spend three years at NMIMS in India, followed by one year at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg and then one year at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria to complete their master’s program.
Date: Dec 12, 2023 -
Article ItemTwo sports, two degrees, and a whole lot of opportunity , article
Cole Beck, a dual Division I athlete, engineer, and soon-to-be Master of Science graduate, reflects on his time on and off the field and track at Virginia Tech.
Date: Dec 12, 2023 -
Article ItemGrant will help build the future of Central Appalachia’s construction workforce , article
The 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 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech’s Stability Wind Tunnel selected as a NATO Common Research Wind Tunnel , article
Of the four global facilities selected, the Stability Wind Tunnel is the only one at an educational institution, allowing engineering students to take part in international research.
Date: Aug 18, 2023 -
Article ItemFrom wafers to chips: Virginia Tech is satisfying the craving for semiconductor advancement , article
The College of Engineering will play an important role in the years ahead when it comes to increased semiconductor development and manufacturing in the commonwealth.
Date: Jul 21, 2023