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Virginia Tech set to host 2021 International Science of Team Science Conference , articleSciTS 2021 convenes science academics, leaders and members of cross-disciplinary teams, institutional leaders and administrators, and funding agencies to collaboratively rethink how science of team science research and practice may serve as a foundation for positive change and justice.
Date: Jan 22, 2021 -
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National Security Executive Leadership Program offers critical training for rising professionals , articleThe upcoming professional development course, offered virtually this year, sets a new standard for national security professionals in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area.
Date: Jan 12, 2021 -
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iTHRIV announces health research pilot project recipients , articleMulti-institutional teams of scientists, physicians, and engineers will study Parkinson’s disease, celiac disease, pediatric heart transplant, pediatric telemedicine, and epilepsy.
Date: Jan 12, 2021 -
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Commencing to succeed , articleEach fall and spring, a new group of Hokies moves their tassels, stepping away from life as students into new roles as alumni of Virginia Tech. Although graduation may feel like the culmination of a year of lasts, the ceremony is really a beginning.
Date: Jan 07, 2021 -
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Paul Emmons named Patrick and Nancy Lathrop Professor of Architecture , articleEmmons has more than two decades of combined teaching, research, and service, and has built an international presence in the field of history and theory of architectural practices that has brought Virginia Tech distinction and respect.
Date: Jan 06, 2021 -
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Paul Kelsch named Robert L. Turner Chair of Urban Design , articleKelsch’s scholarship combines a keen designer’s eye with the reflective gaze of a historical geographer as he reads and interprets cultural landscapes, especially those of the nation’s capital.
Date: Jan 04, 2021 -
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Building upon common ground, with humanity at the core , articleFor years, researchers throughout Virginia Tech have studied issues centered on forced relocation. Now a new College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences center will bring together faculty, students, and community groups to forge a greater understanding of displacement and its impact.
Date: Dec 18, 2020 -
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Answering the call for affordable housing , articleThrough two public-private partnerships, faculty and students in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction are pioneering high-tech, data-driven methods to make quality housing more affordable.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: Architecture student Moesha Fares pushes onward and upward , articleFares gravitated towards architecture as a way to make a difference, and thanks to her innovative projects, outreach efforts, and positive attitude, she’s well on her way.
Date: Dec 08, 2020 -
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Through the looking glass , articleVirginia Tech alumna and visual artist Jackie Sanders charts her own course to artistic development and early career accomplishment.
Date: Dec 04, 2020 -
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Washington, D.C., program helps position students as future pioneers of policy , articleWith a goal of immersing students in the policymaking industry and process, the Washington Semester in Global Exchange program introduces participants to a wealth of opportunities on a national scale.
Date: Nov 17, 2020 -
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Climate Action Commitment report highlights actionable recommendations for advancing long-term sustainability , articleAmbitious, actionable, and intentional, the proposed updates build upon a decade of university sustainability efforts. The recommendations aim to guide Virginia Tech toward a greener, more sustainable future over the next five to 10 years.
Date: Nov 16, 2020 -
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Dome offers alternative learning space during COVID-19 , articleThe College of Architecture and Urban Studies set up a 2,900-square-foot geodesic dome in between Cowgill and Bishop-Favrao halls for students and faculty to use. As part of the college's COVID-19 response plan, this dome will take the place of several important spaces in Cowgill Hall that are now occupied by socially distanced studio desks.=https://video.vt.edu/media/t/1_9pq5rtzq
Date: Nov 13, 2020 -
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Patrick Tomlin appointed University Libraries assistant dean and director of learning environments , article“How might libraries facilitate, and even shape, new forms of learning, individually and across disciplines? In what ways do we contribute to student wellbeing and success? These are questions that motivate me and that are embodied in the sense of place generated by libraries,” Tomlin said.
Date: Nov 10, 2020 -
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Veterans Day vigil offers cadets, campus time to reflect at Virginia Tech , article“While you stand unmoving on the Pylons without the usual daily distractions of your cell phone, friends, and homework, you are given an excellent chance to reflect on what it means to be an American and what it means to be free,” says Cadet Grace Hall, a senior in Air Force ROTC majoring in aerospace engineering.
Date: Nov 09, 2020 -
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A breath of fresh air , articleIn an effort to maximize in-person learning opportunities, faculty in the School of Visual Arts are taking to the great outdoors – and providing a much-needed outlet for students in their classes.
Date: Nov 09, 2020 -
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Council on Virginia Tech History identifies semifinalists for public art call , articleSeven semifinalists were announced by a selection committee of university subject-matter experts for development of a public art installation located at Solitude and the Fraction Family House.
Date: Oct 30, 2020 -
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Industry experts: Mentorship, inquisitive spirit among must-have qualities for construction careers , articleUndergraduate participants attending a recent Building Women in Construction virtual panel had the opportunity to network with female construction industry leaders from Virginia Tech, the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, and more.
Date: Oct 29, 2020 -
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Reimagining education for today’s complex and fast-changing world , articleMany educators and employers agree there’s a disconnect between the skills today’s workers need on the job and what they are taught in school. While finding solutions won’t be easy, a group of more than 60 leaders from education and workforce development are looking to make headway.
Date: Oct 28, 2020 -
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Standing up for studio culture , articleThe School of Architecture + Design is one of only a few design schools in the country offering in-person studio courses this year. Preserving this experience for students became a top priority for the school during its COVID-19 planning process.
Date: Oct 28, 2020
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