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Finding a forest in the trees: students design management plans for forest landowners , articleIn their capstone course, forestry students take what they’ve learned in the classroom and the lab throughout their college career and apply it to a real-world field project.
Date: Apr 19, 2021 -
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School of Communication offers a 'H.U.G.' to incoming students , articleThe H.U.G. program, a group of peer mentors, has helped ease the transition into college for first-year students in the School of Communication. Buddy Howell was honored for his work in this program with the Excellence in Teaching First-Year Seminars Award.
Date: Apr 19, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech’s Academy of Data Science and Northern Virginia Technology Council announce data science lecture series , articleThe Virginia Tech College of Science’s Academy of Data Science and the Northern Virginia Technology Council are launching a series of virtual events to showcase the impact of data science.
Date: Apr 16, 2021 -
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New Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center construction progressing on schedule , articleThe Virginia Seafood AREC is at the heart of an industry that has an annual economic impact of more than $550 million, accounts for more than 5,600 jobs, and increases the state’s economic portfolio.
Date: Apr 16, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech launches online Master of Science in agricultural and applied economics , articleThe fully online, 24-month program is designed to give professionals working in food, ag, and resource supply chains, as well as related fields, the tools needed to address current industry and government challenges and advance their careers.
Date: Apr 15, 2021 -
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Geosciences’ Kenneth Eriksson honored with emeritus status by Board of Visitors , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1981, Eriksson was principal or co-principal investigator on research grants on Precambrian sedimentation and crustal evolution, geological history of the Appalachian Mountains, evolution of rift basins, and diagenesis of sandstones.
Date: Apr 15, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech continues test-optional undergraduate admissions for entering class of 2022 , articleVirginia Tech joins public institutions across the state that have announced they will also continue test optional admissions for the 2021-22 cycle.
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
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Interdisciplinary study sheds light on how rechargeable battery materials respond to extreme environments , articleNature Communications recently published from a collaborative effort between chemistry and materials science and engineering research that focused on designing rechargeable batteries for use in extreme environments. Their findings will help in finding solutions for battery applications in space exploration and nuclear industries.
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
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Kellogg Center to host award-winning economic historian as part of distinguished speaker series , article“Adam Tooze is a leading figure in the fields of economic history and political economy,” said Michael Moehler, founding director of the center. “During this critical time for the global economy, we’re thrilled he will deliver the 2021 PPE Distinguished Public Lecture and provide our students and community with his unique perspective on recent events.”
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
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Jack W. Finney to retire after 34-year career at Virginia Tech , articleFinney has led and advocated for initiatives related to diversifying and supporting faculty across the university, serving as a primary point of contact concerning faculty personnel issues and leading the development, implementation, and interpretation of faculty employment policies and faculty development programs.
Date: Apr 09, 2021 -
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Outstanding thesis and dissertation award winners honored during Graduate Education Week , articleEach year, the Graduate School honors doctoral students for outstanding dissertations. Meet this year's recipients.
Date: Apr 08, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech’s Amy Pruden honored as University Distinguished Professor , articlePruden joined Virginia Tech in 2008 and has since been widely recognized for her work documenting antibiotic resistance genes as environmental contaminants, bioremediation of environmental pollution, environmental impacts of nanotechnology, and microbial ecology of drinking water systems.
Date: Apr 07, 2021 -
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Veterinary college's Small Animal Community Practice pivots to enhance experiential learning , articleIn response to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s community practice — which trains Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students in a veterinary practice setting — put into action a creative plan to ensure essential hands-on experiences.
Date: Apr 06, 2021 -
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Inspired by nature preserve, sophomore writes, illustrates, and publishes children's book for honors course , articleThrough words and illustrations, Amelia Schmidt strives to educate today’s youth on the importance of collaboration and preserving the environment through the publication of a children’s book.
Date: Apr 06, 2021 -
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First-ever Virginia Tech Ethics Bowl championship debate to be held , articleThe championship round, set for April 7, can be watched via Zoom. The top three winning teams will receive scholarship awards.
Date: Apr 05, 2021 -
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Learn biomechanics in your living room: Ph.D. student to host virtual National Biomechanics Day event , articleNicole Stark, a second-year doctoral student in the Virginia Tech–Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, has been awarded a 2021 Civic Engagement Microgrant Initiative by Research!America and the Rita Allen Foundation to carry out a virtual event for National Biomechanics Day on April 7.
Date: Apr 05, 2021 -
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FutureHAUS making return trip to Dubai for Expo2020 , articleThe award-winning, high-tech, solar-powered house designed and built by students from the College of Architecture and the College Engineering leaves the Port of Norfolk Friday for the world Expo event that takes place this fall.
Date: Apr 01, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech community invited to open forums for dean of the Graduate School finalists , articleThree finalists will share their perspectives on “A Vision for the Future of Graduate Education: Key Opportunities for Virginia Tech” during the virtual open forums.
Date: Apr 01, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech graduate programs among nation's top in latest U.S. News & World Report survey , articleThe College of Engineering is the top performer of the university’s graduate programs, ranking 31 among 212 nationwide.
Date: Mar 30, 2021
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