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Article ItemPublic health students learn about health care barriers while working with EMS , article
Students are helping rural residents away from more populated areas understand better what health services are available for them, but they also are learning from those rural residents about obstacles to care.
Date: Feb 05, 2025 -
Article ItemProfessor’s unshakable vision for study abroad sees her program through , article
After being diagnosed with a detached retina just days before she was to fly to India to lead a study abroad program, Professor Bonnie Zare relied on strong connections with Hokies and partners in India to ensure that her students could experience a transformative cultural immersion.
Date: Feb 05, 2025 -
Article ItemAlumna volunteers veterinary expertise to help underserved communities , article
Lindsey Buracker works through the Banfield Foundation and its charitable partners to bring free or low-cost veterinary care to the pets of Navajo Nation.
Date: Dec 16, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech amplifies student voices at American Association of Colleges and Universities event , article
The event brought together more than 400 student leaders for conversations about diversity and inclusion and strategies for preserving inclusive democracy.
Date: Nov 21, 2024 -
Article ItemGrant to support new research to address alcohol-related partner violence among sexual minorities , article
Virginia 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 -
Article ItemEarly active learning boosts skills for children born into extreme poverty but gains fade for Black boys, study shows , article
New findings from the landmark Abecedarian Project study reveal gender disparities in how Black youth benefit from early childhood education.
Date: Oct 23, 2024 -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Farida Jalalzai talks about female leaders of nations and the U.S. presidency , article
Jalalzai talked about the state of female leadership globally with a focus on the United States.
Date: Oct 14, 2024 -
Article ItemPREP Program cultivates grant writing skills for early career researchers , article
Five 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 -
Article ItemPioneering transportation research , article
Virginia Tech's Hanowski has worked with researchers and universities in Malaysia and Indonesia to better quantify the dangerous landscape of motorcycle travel there and explore potential interventions.
Date: Oct 01, 2024 -
Article ItemAlum's research into lactation spaces born out of parental experience , article
BioBuild, an interdisciplinary program at Virginia Tech, is home to researchers looking for sustainable and bio-inspired solutions in the built environment. For Erin Nuckols ‘23, the inspiration came in the form of a challenging experience with lactation rooms.
Date: Oct 01, 2024 -
Article ItemGraduate student’s love of science leads to prestigious national fellowship , article
Kaylee Petraccione received a National Institute of Health award to further her research on the molecular mechanisms enabling the Rift Valley fever virus to cause disease.
Date: Sep 17, 2024 -
Article ItemDiversity Scholar improves lactation room access at Virginia Tech , article
Inspired by her experience as a new parent, Ainul Huda took on a project to expand the information available in Hokie Wellness' lactation room database and the interactive campus map.
Date: Sep 11, 2024 -
Article ItemResearcher’s journey turns to forests’ understory , article
Shannon Bell has focused her research from coal to the native herbs of Appalachia, addressing the inequities of the herbal supply chain, increasing the number of forest botanicals, and improving harvester benefits while protecting the natural environment.
Date: Aug 27, 2024 -
Article ItemVeterinary college's summer program opens doors for aspiring researchers , article
The 10-week internship through the Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program gave students hands-on research experience and insight into graduate school.
Date: Aug 13, 2024 -
Video ItemFabricating semiconductors with UPWARDS , video
University Partnership for Workforce Advancement and Research & Development in Semiconductors (UPWARDS) is a two week summer camp that is focused on the microelectronics industry, cleanroom fabrication and career opportunities. The camp, which is coordinated and funded by the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is supported by the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) and is designed and intended for rising junior and senior high school girls.
Date: Aug 08, 2024 -
Article ItemNew study views wildlife through the lens of diversity , article
The study from the College of Natural Resources and Environment reveals that social support is a key driver for diverse participation in wildlife viewing.
Date: Aug 08, 2024 -
Video ItemExploring engineering and campus life with C-Tech² , video
C-Tech² offers an opportunity to learn about college life--from residence halls to classrooms and everything in-between, and gives students experience with broad range of engineering disciplines. The C-Tech² program is designed and intended for rising junior and senior high school girls.
Date: Aug 01, 2024 -
Video ItemBlack Engineering Excellence summer experience , video
The Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) hosts its annual summer camp for Black Engineering Excellence at Virginia Tech (BEE VT). This two-week summer, residential, program offers an opportunity to explore engineering while also learning about college life at Virginia Tech.
Date: Aug 01, 2024 -
Article ItemFrom Blacksburg to Ethiopia: Veterinary college professors forge partnerships to tackle food insecurity, empower communities , article
Carla Savage and Sophie Wenzel embarked on a two-week immersion in Ethiopia to lay the groundwork for impactful global research.
Date: Jul 30, 2024 -
Article ItemDoctoral student researching infectious diseases named to two honor societies , article
Abdullahi Jamiu, a research assistant in the Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences program within the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, has been inducted into Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, and Omicron Delta Kappa.
Date: Jul 23, 2024
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