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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 -
Article ItemResearcher supports Indigenous communities in finding accessible solutions to global problems , article
Eranga Galappaththi has dedicated more than 10 years to studying the social dimensions of human-nature systems, particularly within 11 Indigenous communities in Sri Lanka and the Canadian Arctic, examining their responses to various natural and human-made problems.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
Article ItemNew period product offers progress in women’s health , article
Matter, Hsu and his team have created an eco-friendly, blood absorbent biomaterial that improves the performance of menstrual products. Their work was published in the Cell Press journal.
Date: Jul 10, 2024 -
Article ItemSummer internships lead to research wins , article
Through internship programs, Daniel Capelluto's research lab provides students a place free of distractions with an academic family and mentorship to help them stay focused and have the best chances of being successful.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
Article ItemPrograms inspire tomorrow’s scientists today , article
As an investment institute, the Fralin Life Sciences Institute has been stimulating young minds about science for 16 years through its education and outreach programs geared toward children ages 9-12.
Date: Jun 17, 2024 -
Article ItemGlobal rankings spotlight Virginia Tech’s sustainability, food security efforts , article
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which assess universities against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, were released Wednesday, and Virginia Tech ranked in the top 75th percentile of participating world universities in six of the goals. Overall, the university received a top-200 ranking globally out of more than 1,800 schools worldwide.
Date: Jun 13, 2024 -
Article ItemFaculty research informs classroom design for all learners , article
Virginia Tech students who identify as neuroatypical, having one or a combination of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, Asperger's, or anxiety, shared their classroom experiences with faculty in the School of Education and the School of Design.
Date: May 27, 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 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 -
Video ItemArchitecture student in Northern Virginia embraces deaf community in design and in life , video
Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center (WAAC) graduate student Kim Le’s master’s thesis is on deaf architecture. Going beyond conventional research, she is both learning American Sign Language and is active in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area deaf community. “I think my thesis in a way has changed my life. By being fully immersed in the deaf community, I just have a completely different perspective now,” said Le.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
Article ItemTransformative alliance: Health leaders, Virginia Tech forge new partnership for diabetes management and support , article
Over 630,000 people in Virginia have diabetes, which can lead to increased risks of heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and death.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
Article ItemSait Tunc receives NSF CAREER award to optimize health care systems for equitable outcomes , article
Tunc, assistant professor at Virginia Tech, has received over $500,000 for this five-year project to innovate health systems and improve wellness outcomes.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
Article ItemThe goal: Safe food for every home , article
Two Virginia Tech students traveled to Kpone Katamanso, Ghana, over spring break to build a community garden.
Date: Apr 05, 2024
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