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Video ItemWeather station installation , video
Dave Carroll '84, Instructor of Meteorology, and students in the College of Natural Resources and Environment install a weather station on top of Apple Orchard Mountain. The hands-on experience provides students with key skills and provides data on atmospheric conditions around the tallest mountain in the central Blue Ridge.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
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Five Graduate School Diversity Scholars will share their work during Graduate Education Week , articleDiversity Scholars specialize in and advocate for the awareness, knowledge, and skills associated with inclusion and diversity in the Graduate School and the greater community. This year’s scholars will share their work at noon Thursday, March 28.
Date: Mar 21, 2024 -
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On top of the world , articleAlexis George ’22 monitors some of the most extreme weather in the world at the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire.
Date: Mar 15, 2024 -
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From field sites to C-suites , articleThree alumni of the College of Natural Resources and Environment share their stories of moving into executive leadership roles in the field of conservation science and advocacy.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 -
Video ItemStudents study abroad in Antarctica , video
Professor Lynn Resler of the Department of Geography led a study abroad course to Antarctica. Virginia Tech students visited the remote continent while learning about the history of exploration to Antarctica, current conservation efforts to protect the terrestrial and marine ecosystems, and the geographic and interdisciplinary dimensions of the polar region.
Date: Feb 27, 2024 -
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Expert says West Coast flooding, mudslides remain threat from multiple large winter storms , articleAs California and the west coast stare down yet another major winter storm this week, the threat of devastating flooding and mudslides is even more urgent. Drew Ellis, a climate science and meteorology expert at Virginia Tech, explains that in drought-stricken areas, the ground is less able to absorb large influxes of water, and this is complicated by soil saturation from other recent storms.
Date: Feb 22, 2024 -
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The Antarctica journals , articleVirginia Tech students shares experiences and insights traveling to Antarctica over the winter break.
Date: Feb 19, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech students participate in annual U.N. climate change conference , articleSeven Virginia Tech students and two faculty members attended the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Dubai in early December. For the past 28 years, the conference has allowed negotiators, legislators, and observers from nearly every country in the world to come together to assess ways to address issues related to climate change.
Date: Feb 01, 2024 -
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Research project to map early modern travel , articleBy dissecting at least 86 travel itineraries, Rachel Midura and a research team will trace the ways and challenges of travelers before the year 1700 across oceans and land, mostly throughout Europe.
Date: Jan 29, 2024 -
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In memoriam: Professor Emeritus Joseph L. Scarpaci , articleScarpaci, a Virginia Tech faculty member for approximately 20 years whose research focused on urban and social geography in Latin America, passed away Dec. 30 in Blacksburg.
Date: Jan 11, 2024 -
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Researchers use environmental justice questions to reveal geographic biases in ChatGPT , articleAssistant Professor Junghwan Kim has discovered limitations in ChatGPT’s capacity to provide specific information about environmental justice issues, suggesting a geographic bias in large-language artificial intelligence models.
Date: Dec 15, 2023 -
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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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Experts available: Government shutdown looming, winter weather outlook, holiday travel, and more , articleThe 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: Nov 13, 2023 -
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Forecast predicts a warmer winter with more snow; expert explains why , articleAndrew Ellis, a hydroclimate scientist in the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech, explains why the presence of El Niño in the latest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration outlook suggests a warmer yet snowier winter season.
Date: Nov 08, 2023 -
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Corps of Cadets alumnus Cmdr. Kevin Taylor named Louisville game Hokie Hero , articleTaylor is the executive officer for the USS Robert Smalls. He is forward deployed with 7th fleet in the East China Sea.
Date: Nov 04, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech student gains national following with unique election platform , articleFor Chaz Nuttycombe, a senior political science major who created his own election forecasting platform, Election Day is more exciting than Christmas morning.
Date: Nov 03, 2023 -
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The decision: Nine Hokies share how they chose their major , articleAt the Majors and Minors Fair on Oct. 11, students who are passionate about their major explained how they landed on it—and what they hope to do next with what they studied.
Date: Nov 01, 2023 -
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A new geospatial intelligence certificate is being offered to Virginia Tech students , articleThis program, situated in the Department of Geography, will provide students with training on how to utilize geospatial technology to tackle environmental, security, and natural resource management challenges.
Date: Oct 30, 2023 -
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Rising seas mean less space for people and nature , articleVirginia Tech researchers will merge social and geographic information system science to investigate how coastal communities and ecosystems will migrate because of sea-level rise.
Date: Oct 11, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech’s global reach: Hokies take maroon and orange around the world , articleIn just the past year alone, the Virginia Tech flag has flown on all seven continents as Hokies traveled to over 50 countries to engage in study abroad experiences, pursue global research collaborations, and tackle international service projects. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Global Education Office will host its annual Study Abroad Fair on the Drillfield.
Date: Sep 22, 2023
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