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Putting Virginia Tech to work for Hampton Roads , articleAs associate director of the Virginia Tech Newport News Center, Mallory Tuttle M.S. ’14 builds partnerships and creates opportunity across Hampton Roads — work that recently earned her recognition of one of Virginia's Forty Under 40.
Date: May 20, 2026 - -
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AI-powered imaging could speed detection of microplastics in seafood , articleHyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence reveal plastic particles on fish surfaces without the need for destructive testing.
Date: Apr 20, 2026 - -
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences honors outstanding alumni and friends for 2026 , articleSeven alumni and friends received awards in the 2026 Celebration of Ut Prosim.
Date: Mar 30, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Michael Schwarz talks about the Chesapeake Bay’s blue catfish problem , articleSchwarz talked about the rapid invasion of blue catfish in the bay, the ecological and economic impacts, and the promising potential to turn this challenge into an opportunity.
Date: Mar 23, 2026 - -
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Dining Services hosts Oyster Day , videoDining Services partnered with the Rappahannock Oyster Co. to host the 6th annual Oyster Day in October, offering three distinct varieties of oysters to students outside West End at Cochrane Hall. Journalism student Jacob Jenkins produced this story for his multimedia journalism class.
Date: Jan 30, 2026 - -
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Jonathan van Senten named director of the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center , articleVan Senten assumed the role Sept. 25, with current Director Michael Schwarz transitioning to associate director as part of a planned leadership succession.
Date: Nov 03, 2025 - -
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From first slurps to future careers at Oyster Day , articleAs Hokies sample oysters at West End at Cochrane Hall on Oct. 21, Virginia Tech programs and partners are helping sustain a $60 million industry through education and workforce development.
Date: Oct 15, 2025 - -
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High schoolers dive into Virginia’s growing aquaculture industry , articleThrough hands-on training, classroom resources, and industry partnerships, Virginia Tech is supporting workforce development in a vital Virginia industry.
Date: Aug 04, 2025 - -
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Small plants, big impact: Researchers transform produce farming with controlled environment agriculture , articleThe Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center, Virginia Tech's collaborative project based at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, is enhancing food efficiency by using advanced techniques to grow flavorful, nutrient-rich crops in indoor environments.
Date: Apr 23, 2025 - -
Video ItemInvasive species becomes a delicious dish , video
Catfish was on the menu at the University Club at Virginia Tech for a special two-night dinner that brought attention to a new invasive species of the fish. The Chesapeake Bay blue catfish biomass in recent years has been calculated to have grown from 700 million to 1 billion, which is putting other species at risk. Michael Schwarz, Director of the Virginia Seafood AREC, hopes that bringing awareness to the situation can help create a new sustainable fishing industry while helping to replenish the Chesapeake Bay seafood ecosystem.
Date: Mar 25, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech Agricultural Research and Extension Centers set 2025 field days , articleHeld at 11 centers across the commonwealth, field days put the latest agricultural research and innovation directly into the hands of Virginians.
Date: Feb 20, 2025 - -
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How agriculture, water systems are fighting AI pitfalls with AI , articleFeras Batarseh’s team at Virginia Tech was chosen as a founding member of the Food and Agriculture Information Sharing Analysis Center University Partner Program, along with Iowa State, Nebraska, and Purdue.
Date: Oct 21, 2024 - -
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Faculty, staff honored with annual College of Agriculture and Life Sciences awards , articleSeven people were honored in the college's 29th annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff.
Date: Sep 17, 2024 - -
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Collaborative research to benefit coastal flounder populations and fishers , articleFaculty in the College of Natural Resources and Environment have received $1.79 million from the National Science Foundation for an interdisciplinary research project that will examine the dynamics of socio-environmental factors impacting coastal fisheries.
Date: Sep 03, 2024 - -
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The blue catfish: Wanted breaded or fried , articleCan seafood lovers help manage the growing blue catfish population from the dinner table? In the Chesapeake Bay, the invasive blue catfish poses a significant threat to the ecosystem and local seafood industry. Amidst this challenge lies a unique opportunity — and a delicious one.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 - -
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NOAA, Biden-Harris Administration announce $1.97 million for joint Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware project as part of Investing in America Agenda , articleSecretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department of Commerce and NOAA have recommended $1.97 million for a project in Virginia to make the state’s coast more resilient to climate change and other coastal hazards.
Date: Aug 06, 2024 - -
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Researchers receive $1 million federal grant to tackle economic and marketing gaps in U.S. aquaculture industry , articleDespite growing demand for seafood and access to resources for robust production, the U.S. faces a significant trade deficit and dependence on imports, prompting initiatives to provide tools and guidance to strengthen the domestic industry's trajectory.
Date: Mar 26, 2024 - -
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Food production using controlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics systems could become the new normal , articleA recent publication by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Virginia Tech researchers highlights that these innovative techniques could increase yields, enhance nutrition, improve access to local foods, and provide better year-round access to fresh food than traditional large-scale outdoor production.
Date: Mar 22, 2024 - -
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Controlled Environment Agriculture Summit cultivates connections for the future of agriculture , articleThe second annual edition of the summit marked a significant milestone in fostering collaboration, information sharing, and forging connections within the dynamic field of controlled environment agriculture, the fastest-growing sector of agriculture in Virginia.
Date: Mar 12, 2024 - -
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Super Bowl experts: The big game, Taylor Swift's impact, a new era of ads, healthy eats, and more , articleFor most people, the Super Bowl isn’t just about the game. For many, the food and entertainment take center stage. Ahead of the big game, Virginia Tech experts can speak on a variety of topics, including Taylor Swift's impact on the NFL and gender bias, a new era of marketing, gambling, healthy snacks, and more.
Date: Feb 05, 2024 -
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