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Membership in Action Collaborative marks milestone for sexual violence prevention work , articleThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has accepted Virginia Tech into the Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. The peer network is dedicated to making higher education a safer environment in which to work and learn.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Bridging the software-hardware divide , articleWith 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 -
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Researchers develop a new way to safely boost immune cells to fight cancer , articleResearchers in the College of Engineering explore a cancer immunotherapy treatment that involves activating the immune cells in the body and reprogramming them to attack and destroy cancer cells. This therapeutic method frequently uses cytokines, small protein molecules that act as intercellular biochemical messengers and are released by the body's immune cells to coordinate their response.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech expertise to support sustainable agriculture and fishing in Tunisia , articleThe Center for International Research, Education, and Development is partnering with the international nongovernmental organization FHI 360 on a U.S. State Department-funded project to strengthen the resilience of Tunisian farmers, fishers, and their communities in the face of climate change.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
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Wind turbine blades get a sustainable upgrade , articleWith a $2 million grant from the Department of Energy, researchers from Virginia Tech have pioneered processes to make this sustainable energy source even more efficient. The research team will be using new methods of additive manufacturing, computational design, and a recyclable, high strength thermoplastic material.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
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Collaboration drives sustainability efforts at Virginia Tech , articleVirginia Tech's comprehensive and collaborative approach to sustainability initiatives helps further its Climate Action Commitment. These efforts are just a few examples of the ways Virginia Tech demonstrates impact as a global land-grant university — promoting sustainability in its surrounding communities, through Virginia, and around the world.
Date: Apr 16, 2024 -
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Memories of fishers reach beyond the data , articleA research team led by Associate Professor Leandro Castelli demonstrates that local knowledge of past harvests can provide an accurate – and affordable – depiction of historical fish stocks.
Date: Apr 16, 2024 -
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Alba Yerro-Colom to use National Science Foundation CAREER award to better predict and prevent landslides , articleAlba Yerro-Colom is developing a numerical framework to study how different rainfall patterns affect the interaction between water, roots, and soil during a landslide.
Date: Apr 15, 2024 -
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Invasive species, pandemic prevention research presented to Board of Visitors committee , articleThe Academic, Research, and Student Affairs Committee heard a presentation on two transdisciplinary research projects.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Stefan Duma talks about the impact of the Helmet Lab , articleDuma shared how a military research conference led him to study helmets as well as the critical role the lab’s relationships with the Virginia Tech football and sports medicine programs have played in advancing its pioneering research.
Date: Apr 08, 2024 -
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Collaboration in Bangladesh aims to boost mango exports , articleVirginia Tech’s IPM Innovation Lab is partnering with Bangladeshi mango exporters to support the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices and help the country reach its export potential. The initiative, focused on equipping farmers with the tools and knowledge necessary to meet international standards, has already helped several exporters achieve GAP certification.
Date: Apr 08, 2024 -
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Danfeng 'Daphne' Yao named interim head of the Department of Computer Science , articleYao, professor in the Department of Computer Science, replaces Professor Cal Ribbens, who has led the department since 2015.
Date: Apr 08, 2024 -
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Sait Tunc receives NSF CAREER award to optimize health care systems for equitable outcomes , articleTunc, 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 -
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Virginia Tech professor to be inducted into prestigious American Society for Clinical Investigation , articleChristopher Hourigan, director of the Cancer Research Center – D.C., has been inducted into the American Society for Clinical Investigation, a historic membership for a faculty member of Virginia Tech.
Date: Apr 04, 2024 -
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Experts expanding the reach of engineering research , articleOne of the advantages of the research enterprise at Virginia Tech lies in its blend of experts with budding inventors. By employing specialists who both innovate and teach, a full body of knowledge is being passed on to the next generation of engineers.
Date: Apr 03, 2024 -
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Faculty Women of Color in the Academy national conference features research, honors leaders April 11-14 , articleIn-person programming will take place at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington alongside a robust virtual experience.
Date: Mar 27, 2024 -
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Research seeks to break the mold of ultra-lightweight aerogels , articleProducing ultra-lightweight materials that are also strong could be a revolution across multiple industries. With groundbreaking work from an interdisciplinary team of chemists and 3D printing experts, that revolution could be closer.
Date: Mar 25, 2024 -
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Doctoral students reflect on their journeys to becoming Ph.D. candidates and chosen paths of study , articleDoctoral Scholars from the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science answer questions about the program and their research.
Date: Mar 25, 2024 -
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Grant projects to unlock potential, secure the future of open networks , articleVirginia Tech researchers Nishith Tripathi and Lingjia Liu received $4 million from the Innovation Fund to develop the future of O-RAN technology.
Date: Mar 22, 2024 -
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New spatial profiling approach maps out discoveries for future brain research , articleResearchers in the College of Engineering have developed a powerful, cost-effective method to create a comprehensive map that takes into consideration not just the biology of the brain, but the specific location where the biology occurs.
Date: Mar 19, 2024
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