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- - Women in STEM networking panels coming to Richmond and Arlington
    The Virginia Tech College of Science and Alumni Relations are hosting two public panel discussions in February focusing on women working in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- - Virginia Tech earns Tree Campus USA recognition
    For the 11th consecutive year, Virginia Tech has been recognized for its best practices in community forestry.
- - New inductees to faculty academies recognized for leadership, service
    Academy members represent all faculty classifications and are recognized for exemplary contributions in formal service roles or in areas of leadership.
- - College of Natural Resources and Environment newsmagazine available online
    Read an overview of the college and its departments in this special issue of the quarterly newsmagazine.
- - New environmental sensing and monitoring system tested and evaluated at Virginia Tech
    The system, which will make it easier for scientists to monitor and collect data across landscapes, is being field tested at a site along Stroubles Creek.
- - Campus tree inventory of more than 10,000 trees to aid 2018 Campus Master Plan
    A key finding estimates that the replacement value of all inventoried trees is $30.6 million.
- - Class of 2018: Molly McKnight uses GIS to show data in 3D
    McKnight is using geographic information systems to help give a clearer sense of the impact that solar farms and other energy projects would have on a landscape.
- - Keith Goyne named associate dean of College of Natural Resources and Environment
    Goyne is currently associate director and professor of soil and environmental sciences at the University of Missouri School of Natural Resources.
- - Three graduate students take top prizes at the 2018 Nutshell Games
    Using a 5-gallon bucket, a water bottle, and a dinosaur bone, Virginia Tech graduate students Susan Chen, Madeline “Maddy” Grupper, and Brenen Wynd took top honors at the third Nutshell Games.
- - Alumnus helps kids explore freshwater streams and rivers by getting their feet wet
    Craig Roghair helped jump-start the USDA Forest Service’s freshwater snorkeling program for students from fourth grade through high school.
- - Students reflect on lessons learned during study abroad in Ecuador
    Tropical Conservation and Biology, a six-credit course offered at Virginia Tech, is taught in the classroom, followed by a three-week study abroad trip to Ecuador.
- - Seed grants helping to grow Virginia Tech’s transdisciplinary capacities, contributions
    Grant awards are designed to enhance research and collaboration in areas that address global issues including rural health, infectious disease, coastal mitigation and security.
- - 2018 Summit of the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Securing Prosperity in the Coastal Zone
    At the request of the Virginia Academy of Science Engineering, and Medicine, Virginia Tech researchers Robert Weiss and Jennifer Irish of the Coastal@VT initiative led the organizing committee for the 2018 VASEM Summit.
- - New position to equip College of Natural Resources and Environment students for career success
    Ken Morgan of Morgan Lumber Company is funding a new director of employer relations position in the college.
- - Undergraduate academic advisors earn development travel grants
    Grant awards recognize faculty and staff advisors and provide professional development opportunities and support for those who serve undergraduate students in this important capacity.
- - Surface water and flood dynamics increase vulnerability to waterborne disease and climate change
    Professor Kathleen Alexander examined whether surface water dynamics were contributing to diarrheal disease outbreaks and how climate change might increase people’s vulnerability to it.
- - Coastal@VT hosted Rotating Resilience Roundtables to address issues of coastal resilience in Virginia
    The event offered faculty the opportunity to interact with coastal scientists and stakeholders in person and in small group settings.
- - Meet the maverick mayor of Glen Lyn in new Save Our Towns season
    Hellbenders get help and a no-holds-barred mayor spices things up in season five premiere.
- - NSF awards two grants for polymer research
    Professor Kevin Edgar’s research focuses on drug delivery within the body while Assistant Professor Li Shuai’s research examines the utilization of lignin.
- - Dedication and passion elevate Virginia to second on Champion Trees national register
    The Virginia Tech campus is home to 13 state champion trees.

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