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- - How to keep stink bugs out this winter
    Every winter stink bugs infiltrate homes across the United States and two new studies published in the Journal of Economic Entomology by Benjamin Chambers may shed some light on ways to keep the pests away.
- - Media Advisory: Noted economist Jeffrey Sachs available for media interviews at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
    Media outlets are invited to cover remarks from world-renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs who will speak at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in Roanoke, Virginia. The New York Times called Sachs “probably the most important economist in the world,” and Time magazine called Sachs “the world’s best-known economist.”
- - Border walls are compelling visual symbols, but do they keep people out?
    President Trump’s national emergency declaration to build the border wall “is not a solution to the challenge of border security for our country,” says a Virginia Tech international affairs expert.
- - Valentine’s Day 101: Follow your heart, not your mobile device
    Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? While online dating and new technology often brings couples together, Virginia Tech expert Shalini Misra says that the presence of a mobile device during a face-to-face conversation can affect the quality of the social interaction.
- - Winter weather brings hazardous driving conditions to roads; expert provides safety tips for navigating
    As winter weather brings freezing temperatures, snow, and high winds to regions across the country, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute expert Thomas Dingus says that driving when both visibility and traction are impaired by the weather increases the risk of a crash by 70-80 percent.
- - Measles outbreak: Many states are inadequately vaccinated according to expert
    According to infectious disease ecologist, Kate Langwig, “for populations to be fully protected against measles, 91 to 95 percent or more of the population needs to be vaccinated. A recent CDC report showed that Washington state had one of the lowest MMR vaccine coverage rates in the nation among children under 3, at 88.5 percent.”
- - Media Advisory: Virginia Tech Air Force ROTC to train on the T-6 Texan aircraft
    Media outlets are invited to observe Virginia Tech Air Force ROTC students train with U.S. Air Force pilots in the operations of the T-6 Texan training aircraft. 16 ROTC students from the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will get to fly with a pilot, experience aerobatic maneuvers and interact with members of the crew.
- - Media Advisory: Noted economic theorist Jeremy Rifkin available for media interviews at Virginia Tech
    Influential economic theorist Jeremy Rifkin, will visit Virginia Tech next week for a lecture addressing the global economic crisis, energy security, and climate change, and how the Roanoke and New River Valley region could navigate those challenges in the future through a regional strategic plan.
- - How cold is too cold? Protecting yourself from frostbite, frostnip and hypothermia
    Historically cold weather across the Northeast and Midwest has prompted a growing concern about frostbite among those who venture outside. A little common sense and the right clothing and gear go a long way, according to Stephanie Lareau who is an emergency medicine physician at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke and assistant professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
- - First study to find digital ads work on millennials
    Research published in Political Communication and co-authored by Katherine Haenschen found digital ads increased voter turnout among millennials in a Dallas municipal election.
- - Study draws connections between sports fandom and political tribalism
    According to research co-authored by Megan Duncan, assistant professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, “fans of sports teams and supporters of political parties perceive news much in the same way.”
- - The changing face of Super Bowl advertising
    Super Bowl advertising will continue to evolve this year, as companies look for platforms to demonstrate their values and commitment to social responsibility, according to Virginia Tech’s Nneka Logan.
- - Setting boundaries for the Super Bowl in the workplace
    Super Bowl excitement can lead to distraction in many offices and workplaces – but a Virginia Tech expert warns managers to be careful about taking a hard-line attitude when it comes to the big game.
- - Virginia Tech’s Vivica Kraak available to speak on impact of worldwide obesity, undernutrition and climate change
    Leaders must take a hard line against powerful commercial interests and rethink global economic incentives within the food system in order to tackle the joint pandemics of obesity, undernutrition, and climate change, according to a new report released by the Lancet Commission on Obesity.
- - Media Advisory: Virginia Tech MLK Keynote speakers Hill, Smith available for media interviews
    Virginia Tech continues its series of on-campus events recognizing and honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Two notable celebrities from the world of sports will be on hand to deliver this year’s MLK Keynote.
- - Is Virginia going to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)? Expert available for interviews
    Virginia Tech law and public policy expert Brandy Faulkner is available for interviews on the topic and can discuss reasons why the nearly 100 year old amendment is relevant today.
- - Dramatic changes ahead for Virginia’s House of Delegates; Democrats clear favorites to take control
    Virginia redistricting is now on course for seismic shifts in the legislative balance of power, says Virginia Tech’s Nick Goedert.
- - The ‘Bird Box challenge,’ social media’s latest dangerous dilemma
    “I am sure that the companies feel some responsibility to make social media a better experience for people. However, they also want to avoid government regulation, and they want to attract advertising revenue,” said Mike Horning, professor in Virginia Tech's Department of Communication.
- - Government Shutdown: Virginia Tech professor available to explain economic impacts
    The current government shutdown is creating economic stress that has both short- and long-term consequences, says Virginia Tech's Mike Ellerbrock
- - Helping kids cope with a government shutdown
    One of the major issues for children is dealing with and accepting things they do not understand. Their ability to make sense out of the unknown is limited by their cognitive ability. They’ll rely on others – parents, siblings, teachers and others – to help them figure it out.

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