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Engineering a better lab experience , articleAssistant Professor of Practice Kevin Young spent summer 2020 applying his 11 years of professional engineering experience and nine years as an instructor to rework the lab component of his Civil and Environmental Engineering 2814 course. The result? A comprehensive revision and the development of a lab safety policy that Virginia Tech’s Environmental Health and Safety team approved immediately, complimenting its detail and thoroughness.
Date: Mar 17, 2021 -
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What can stream quality tell us about quality of life? , articleResearchers are using stream quality data to find new insights into the interactions between the health of our natural spaces and human well-being.
Date: Mar 04, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech announces search for vice president for enterprise administrative and business services , articleThe vice president will serve as a key member of the senior vice president and chief business officer’s leadership team and will administer the university’s safety and security programs and key auxiliary business units.
Date: Feb 23, 2021 -
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This Valentine's Day protect your heart by learning about Virginia Tech’s AED program , articleThere are more than 180 automated external defibrillators in place throughout the Blacksburg campus and greater Washington, D.C., area. The student-run Virginia Tech Rescue Squad leads the operation, maintenance, and inspections of these life-saving devices.
Date: Feb 11, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech continues to strengthen COVID-19 case management efforts , articleAdditional employee case managers and a new student advocate program to assist students in on-campus isolation and quarantine spaces are among new ways Virginia Tech is enhancing COVID-19 support for employees and students.
Date: Jan 07, 2021 -
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Board of Visitors receives briefing on pandemic impact on university workforce , article“The pandemic has changed the work environment for good, not just the foreseeable future,” Bryan Garey, vice president of human resources, told the Board of Visitors. “Organizations all over the world have had to figure out new ways to work and Virginia Tech has been among them."
Date: Nov 19, 2020 -
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Wide range of initiatives underway striving to optimize air quality in Virginia Tech buildings , articleAir quality testing; monitoring heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; and implementing a stringent air filter replacement operation are all examples of ongoing efforts that strive to maximize air quality and flow in university buildings.
Date: Nov 13, 2020 -
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Biology student boosts sustainability efforts through green lab certification , articleHome to more than 1,200 laboratories, Virginia Tech strives to solve the world’s most complex problems by connecting brilliant minds with powerful technology. But at the end of the day, every researcher is facing the same challenge: copious amounts of laboratory waste.
Date: Aug 04, 2020 -
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Keeping campus safe, one mask at a time , articleAccording to Procurement Director Mary Helmick, forward thinking, meticulous planning, and strong university collaboration have all been critical ingredients in securing PPE during the COVID-19 emergency – and creating a safe environment for Hokies.
Date: Jul 17, 2020 -
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COVID-19 changes the classroom , articleHere's what Hokies can expect when they return to class this fall - classrooms with fewer desks and chairs, extra space between all furniture, outdoor labs, and more.
Date: Jul 09, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech establishes multifaceted COVID-19 prevention cleaning approach , articleAs the Virginia Tech community proceeds toward an increased on-campus presence this fall, the university is committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness across all campus facilities.
Date: Jun 09, 2020 -
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Research team works to develop new ways to detect air pollutants , articleWith a $2.3 million award from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, an interdisciplinary team of Virginia Tech researchers led by Masoud Agah are working to revolutionize a testing process for harmful pollutants, in particular, for truck drivers.
Date: Feb 14, 2020 -
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Study: Nanoparticles produced from burning coal result in damage to mice lungs, suggesting toxicity to humans , articleVirginia Tech scientists have discovered that incredibly small particles of an unusual and highly toxic titanium oxide found in coal smog and ash can cause lung damage in mice after a single exposure. The study also shows long-term damage occurring in just six weeks.
Date: Feb 04, 2020 -
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Linsey Marr appointed to National Academies' Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology , articleMarr, the Charles P. Lunsford professor in the Charles E. Via Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, conducts research that focuses on characterizing the emissions, fate, and transport of air pollutants in order to provide the scientific basis for improving air quality and health.
Date: Jan 14, 2020 -
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Multidisciplinary project aims to make mining more efficient, safer , articleVirginia Tech researchers are leading a team in a three-year, $900,000 project to improve the efficiency of dust scrubbers in underground mining operations, one aspect of many that impacts effective mining operation that industry constantly seeks to improve.
Date: Dec 11, 2019 -
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New hazardous waste retrieval system benefits Virginia Tech research community, Facilities Department , articleVirginia Tech Environmental Health and Safety's new online system for hazardous waste ticket submittal makes it easier than ever for researchers and Facilities employees to arrange waste pickups.
Date: Nov 12, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech Environmental Health and Safety program targets workplace fall prevention , articleUpcoming EHS trainings will include all aspects of fall hazard recognition, prevention, and protection.
Date: Oct 22, 2019 -
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Virginia Tech announces public safety organization changes, new police chief , articleWhile the Virginia Tech Police Department, Virginia Tech Emergency Management, Virginia Tech Environmental Health and Safety, and the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad already work closely on a daily basis, they came together under one organization Oct. 1.
Date: Oct 02, 2019 -
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iTHRIV, community groups partner to improve health of Virginians , articleThe integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia has awarded a total of $80,000 in community health research grants to four multi-institutional biomedical research projects.
Date: Aug 02, 2019
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