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Video ItemDay in the life: Biological Systems Engineering , video
Spend a day with Maggie Scarborough, a senior in Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. Previously, she went to Nepal on a study abroad program to help build irrigation canals for a remote village. Between her hobbies and on-campus job, Maggie spends her time working on group projects in Protein Engineering and Senior Design, as well as getting hands-on, interactive experiences in her Field Methods class.
Date: Feb 14, 2025 - -
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Journalist resource: Experts look ahead to the top stories of 2025 , articleWith the Trump administration’s promises of transformative policies across the economy, international relations, and climate action, Virginia Tech's experts are ready to add insights and context to your stories. To schedule an interview with any of our experts on the top stories of the year, email mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jan 23, 2025 - -
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Researcher finds nature’s hidden threshold for saltiness in the space where forests meet streams , articleCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences researcher Sally Entrekin is co-leading a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation-funded study of how salinization impacts aquatic and terrestrial life in riparian zones.
Date: Oct 11, 2024 - -
Video ItemVeterinary School Resident and Feline Friend participate in Hokie Hike 2024 , video
Dr. Emilee Lacey spends her time hiking outdoors with an unlikely furry companion, her cat Jynx! Lacey is participating in this year's Hokie Hike, and alongside Dr. Mike Nappier, is giving tips on how you can bring your feline friend outdoors as well. Sign up for this year's Hokie Hike at alumni.vt.edu/hokie-hike
Date: Sep 27, 2024 - -
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Researcher develops technology to provide cleaner energy and cleaner water , articleA research team led by Wencai Zhang of the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering has received a $1.8 million grant from the Department of Energy to recover high-demand metals, such as lithium and rare earth elements, from produced water from the Marcellus Shale in the Appalachian Basin.
Date: Sep 05, 2024 - -
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The best times to water your vegetable garden, explained by an agriculture expert , articleShawn Jadrnicek, a Virginia Cooperative Extension agent whose work has focused on farming in a variety of climates and landscapes, discusses the best times to water your fall garden, sharing methods that apply year-round.
Date: Aug 20, 2024 - -
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Natural resources in an urbanizing world , articleThe College of Natural Resources and Environment is leveraging research in natural resources to shape the cities of tomorrow.
Date: Aug 07, 2024 - -
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Students dive into summer microplastics research experience , articleProfessors Austin Gray and Tina Dura have developed the first microplastics summer research experience of its kind to train the next generation of environmental scientists, with intended ripple effects to impact government policy and help protect ocean ecosystems.
Date: Aug 06, 2024 - -
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The quest for clean water: National Water Quality Month buoys Virginia Tech research , articleAugust is National Water Quality Month, a time to contemplate conserving natural water sources and consider what households and communities can do to ensure and preserve access to clean, safe water. Many researchers at Virginia Tech pursue this goal in myriad ways. Read on to learn how Virginia Tech works to study and preserve water quality.
Date: Jul 30, 2024 - -
Video ItemHigh school students compete in Engineering Olympics at Virginia Tech's Pathways Camp , video
This year at the Pathways Camp, hosted by the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity, high school students participated in their own "Summer Engineering Olympics" where teams of students worked together to create models that competed against each other in each activity. Competitions included: filtration, paper airplanes, catapults, wind turbines, bridges, rubber duck rafts, and lego chariots. The winners were concluded based upon build quality, performance, and how well they followed the rules. Thumbnail by Peter Means.
Date: Jul 12, 2024 - -
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New leadership to guide the Virginia Water Resources Research Center , articleDirector Kevin McGuire and Associate Director Daniel McLaughlin will continue the center’s mission to support research, collaboration, and outreach on water issues impacting the commonwealth.
Date: Jun 26, 2024 - -
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New research details economic, nutritional impact of global recreational inland fishing , articleA new paper explores the critical role inland recreational fisheries play in providing affordable nutrition and how climate change threatens access for millions of people globally.
Date: Jun 11, 2024 - -
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Alumna finds her fit with a career in environmental planning , articleEnvironmental resources management major Abagail Megna ’21 coordinates with government agencies to obtain environmental permits for infrastructure projects as an environmental scientist in New York.
Date: Jun 04, 2024 - -
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Zachary Easton named H. E. and Elizabeth F. Alphin Professor of Agriculture and Life Sciences , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 2011, Easton’s scholarship focuses on hydrology, water quality, water management, and non-point source pollution.
Date: May 14, 2024 - -
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Research to uncover the impact of water use in the Colorado River Basin , articlePersistent overuse of water and long-term drought has depleted the Colorado River and highlighted the need for a comprehensive understanding of how waters are allocated and used to develop effective management strategies. Landon Marston and his students are part of a group analyzing consumption to help guide these strategies.
Date: May 13, 2024 - -
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Finding the chemistry in persistence , articleKamber Lee is the 2024 recipient of the Persistence and Commitment to Success Award in the College of Natural Resources and Environment.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 - -
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Research grant aimed at improving wastewater monitoring for diseases in rural Appalachian communities , articleAmid the ongoing efforts to combat and monitor the spread of diseases, a new project aims to bridge the gap in wastewater surveillance between urban and rural areas.
Date: Feb 15, 2024 - -
Video ItemPredicting Nature Like the Weather: Virginia Tech Researchers Receive LTREB Grant , video
A team of Virginia Tech researchers has secured a grant from the National Science Foundation to support their project, which focuses on monitoring two water reservoirs in Roanoke, Virginia. This initiative aims to provide valuable insights into the ecological dynamics and water quality of these crucial freshwater resources.
Date: Feb 01, 2024 - -
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Three computer scientists elected fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers , articleChang-Tien “C.T.” Lu, Dimitrios Nikolopoulos, and Naren Ramakrishnan, all faculty in the Department of Computer Science, have been elected to the 2024 class of fellows
Date: Jan 18, 2024 - -
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Understanding atmospheric flash droughts in the Caribbean , articleAssistant Professor Craig Ramseyer is using meteorological data to understand atmospheric flash drought occurrences in the Caribbean.
Date: Dec 14, 2023 -
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