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Article ItemStudents use study abroad trip to focus on food security in South Africa , article
A dozen of the 14 students who traveled to South Africa were part of the global food security and health minor housed in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
Article Item2024 headlines in the news - Virginia Tech experts available , article
Looking ahead to 2024 headlines in the news, Virginia Tech has the following experts available for interviews to help with your reporting. Please let us know if you’re interested in connecting with any of them. Thanks for your consideration!
Date: Jan 24, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Cooperative Extension offices participate in ‘sole-warming’ charity sock drive , article
Virginia Cooperative Extension's Northeast District sock drive amassed over 4,700 socks for 19 charities and forged a fun, friendly competition between its 25 offices.
Date: Jan 23, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech researchers help answer an urgent call for native seeds in Southside Virginia , article
A project led by Virginia Tech researchers aims to replenish and maintain a sustainable pipeline of native seeds for the southern portion of Virginia, also known as Southside, by partnering with underserved farmers from the region.
Date: Jan 18, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts offer food safety tips for Thanksgiving and the holiday season , article
Melissa Wright, director of Virginia Tech’s Food Producer Technical Assistance Network, and Alexis Hamilton, assistant professor of food processing microbiology, both faculty members in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Food Science and Technology, share holiday food safety tips.
Date: Nov 20, 2023 -
Article ItemExperts available: 2023 elections, daylight saving driver fatigue, Halloween, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
Article ItemTrick or treat - how long is Halloween candy safe to eat? , article
Every year, millions of kids go to houses for ubiquitous trick-or-treating. To ensure what’s put into each trick-or-treater’s bag is a safe treat when eaten, Alexis Hamilton, an assistant professor of food processing microbiology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Department of Food Science and Technology, has some tips and tricks.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
Article ItemNew study finds global climate change could impact the flavor and cost of American beer , article
A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications found the changing global climate may be affecting the flavor and cost of beer. A warmer and drier climate is expected to lower the yield of hops — the aromatic flowers of the Humulus lupulus plant that give beer its signature bitter flavor — in Europe up to 18 percent by 2050. The alpha acid content of hops is also expected to drop as crops begin to ripen earlier. “These climate variations may cause changes in the essential oils of particular varieties of hops,” said Herbert Bruce, assistant professor of practice for undergraduate education in Virginia Tech’s Department of Food Science and Technology and co-creator of the university’s official Fightin’ Hokies beers
Date: Oct 27, 2023 -
Article ItemUniversity launches Virginia Tech Advantage and a $500 million fundraising effort to support students with financial need , article
Alumni and friends of Virginia Tech join university leaders and guests to celebrate the launch of Virginia Tech Advantage, kick off a $500 million fundraising effort for the initiative, and recognize a $10 million gift for student scholarships.
Date: Oct 13, 2023 -
Article ItemSix faculty selected for Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment PREP awards , article
The interactive, two-semester cohort program is designed for faculty pursuing research in social science disciplines who have strong potential for success in seeking external funding but who are relatively new to the proposal writing process or those whose past proposals did not receive funding.
Date: Oct 13, 2023 -
Article ItemIn memoriam: George J. Flick, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Food Science and Technology , article
Flick, who died on June 3, was a distinguished scholar, beloved professor, and cherished member of the university community with a prolific career that spanned more than four decades.
Date: Oct 09, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech and Hardywood draft Fightin’ Hokies Hefeweizen to Hokie beer lineup , article
The newest addition to the Hokie beer lineup is now available! Fightin' Hokies Hefeweizen is a toast to the Department of Food Science and Technology's academic partners in Germany. This traditional Bavarian wheat beer is now available in stores, restaurants, and bottle shops in Virginia.
Date: Aug 14, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech experts available to discuss headlines in the news , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Aug 14, 2023 -
Article ItemBe wary of low-acidity vinegar options when preserving food at home, Virginia Tech food safety experts say , article
With low-acidity vinegars becoming increasingly prevalent, consumers can’t just grab any bottle from the shelf. They need to check the label carefully, according to Virginia Tech food safety experts Melissa Wright and Lester Schonberger, as any vinegar with less than 5 percent acidity cannot be used in home food preservation.
Date: Jul 28, 2023 -
Article ItemNurturing a summertime staple , article
Virginia Tech researchers are exploring new ways to grow better blackberries and turn them into tasty beverages.
Date: Jul 25, 2023 -
Article ItemFood safety at cookouts and potlucks during the holiday weekend , article
As we prepare for Independence Day celebrations, Virginia Tech food safety specialist Melissa Wright has advice for those hosting or attending backyard cookouts and potlucks. To protect yourself, your family, and friends from foodborne illness during warm-weather months, safe food handling when eating outdoors is critical. Consider these four guidelines: CLEAN, SEPARATE, COOK, CONTROL.
Date: Jun 27, 2023 -
Article ItemFourth of July story ideas: grilling safety, beer & food pairings, pets & fireworks, sun safety , article
Ahead of the July 4th holiday, Virginia Tech experts can speak on a variety of topics, including food & beer pairings for cookouts, pets & fireworks safety, grilling safety tips, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact the media relations office at mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jun 26, 2023 -
Article ItemChoose the right brews for your Fourth of July cookout: Virginia Tech food chemist offers beer and food pairing tips , article
With the recent rise of craft beer in the U.S., Americans now have more beer choices than ever before. While it’s tempting to serve your favorite adult beverage with every dish, pairing the right beer style with your dish of choice can elevate your Independence Day meal. Ann Sandbrook, food chemistry lab manager in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Department of Food Science and Technology has a few tips to help you choose the right beer to take each course of your Fourth of July cookout to the next level.
Date: Jun 26, 2023 -
Article ItemExpert offers safety tips for grilling beef-alternative burgers on Memorial Day , article
Hamburgers are an American classic. There are few foods that embody what a Memorial Day weekend should taste like sinking your teeth into a juicy burger hot off the grill. But with more and more Americans opting for beef-alternatives like plant-based and turkey burgers in recent years, it’s important to keep in mind that the requirements for safely cooking and enjoying a beef hamburger won’t necessarily apply to a black bean burger.
Date: May 23, 2023 -
Article ItemSmall town in Patrick County looks to historic theater — and Virginia Tech — to spark growth , article
Could a 1940s theater bring more people to Stuart, Virginia? A team of graduate assistants at the Center for Economic and Community Engagement put their knowledge to work to help town leaders figure it out.
Date: May 15, 2023
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