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Virginia Tech expert: Supreme Court must take away police ‘license to kill’ , articlePolice violence against blacks won’t end until the U.S. Supreme Court adopts a substantially different approach to the issue, says a Virginia Tech expert on race and social.
Date: Jun 02, 2020 -
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Americans look to presidential candidates to address injustices , articleAs protests over racism and police violence continue to escalate, voters are looking to 2020 presidential candidates to take a stand on the injustices black people face, says Virginia Tech expert Brandy Faulkner.
Date: Jun 01, 2020 -
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Political conventions, challenges and worries in the age of COVID-19 , articleThe Republican convention is planned for Charlotte and the Democrats plan to meet Milwaukee. But in the era of COVID-19 and concerns about large gatherings, both parties face significant challenges, said Virginia Tech political scientist Karen Hult.
Date: May 28, 2020 -
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Social media fact-checking and potential threats to free-speech according to Virginia Tech experts , articleAn executive order from President Trump challenging the control that social media giants like Facebook and Twitter have over content on their platforms could have implications much broader than the dispute that prompted it, says a Virginia Tech expert.
Date: May 28, 2020 -
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COVID-19: experts in epidemiology, economics, psychology, other fields available for media interview , redirectVirginia Tech experts on a variety of subjects from epidemiology to history are available for media interviews related to the novel coronavirus and COVID-19.
Date: May 26, 2020 -
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Tips for couples to improve relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic , articleMany couples are struggling to balance connection and alone time while sharing physical space at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: May 26, 2020 -
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Peer support group for physicians helps ease distress during COVID-19 pandemic , articleThe COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous distress on medical staff and physicians. Having a buddy to rely on for guidance is vitally important not only in times of crisis, but throughout a professional journey.
Date: May 22, 2020 -
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Bicycling trends show more riders on trails and roadways during COVID-19 , articleIn recent weeks, many trails and roadways – both in the U.S. and abroad - have seen high numbers of bicyclists and pedestrians; and bicycle stores have seen skyrocketing sales.
Date: May 21, 2020 -
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Media Advisory: Virginia Tech experts to discuss the ripple effect on food supply during COVID-19 , articleThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected the food industry in many ways – food supply chains have been disrupted, the foodservice industry has had to adapt or redirect, and many people are cooking at home now more than ever.
Date: May 20, 2020 -
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Therapy dog recognized for pawsitive contributions to the university , articleMoose, an 8-year-old therapy dog at Virginia Tech’s Cook Counseling Center, was lauded as part of virtual commencement exercises. It’s the latest recognition for the pawsome member of Hokie Nation.
Date: May 15, 2020 -
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The challenges of a partial Phase One reopening in Virginia according to Virginia Tech expert , articleThe Phase One reopening of Virginia – minus Northern Virginia – will require a cautionary approach by all, especially in Virginia’s urban crescent, according to Virginia Tech’s finance expert Derek Klock.
Date: May 14, 2020 -
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Media Advisory: Virginia Tech’s Wornie Reed helps lead nationwide outreach effort, Coronavirus Urban Report , articleVirginia Tech's Reed is playing a key role in nationwide outreach designed to disseminate culturally appropriate information and tips produced from the perspective of low-income African Americans.
Date: May 14, 2020 -
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How do COVID-19 tests actually work? A Virginia Tech infectious disease expert explains , articleVirginia Tech public health expert Lisa M. Lee explains how each type of test can be used to understand the impact of COVID-19 and help reopen the economy.
Date: May 14, 2020 -
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Expert offers tips for family staycation at home this summer , articleMany favorite summer activities have already been postponed until next year. Families may need to look closer to home for a refreshing change of pace after long periods of doing jobs and schoolwork at home.
Date: May 08, 2020 -
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New survey finds COVID-19 disrupts 90 percent of the aquaculture industry and spurs economic loss nationwide , articleThe implementation of social distancing policies, restaurant dine-in prohibitions, and stay-at-home orders across the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic have severely impacted market channels for seafood consumers, recreational fishermen, and allied businesses, according to new survey results by Virginia Tech.
Date: May 07, 2020 -
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Healthcare systems remain vulnerable to cybersecurity threats during COVID-19 , articleMedical professionals and hospital staff are working on the frontlines to save lives during the coronavirus pandemic, but also tasked with managing the confidentiality of patient data, patient safety, and communication between physicians, patients, and their families.
Date: May 06, 2020 -
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Media Advisory: Storefront signs tell it all, according to Virginia Tech’s Nneka Logan , articleIn these times, business is personal, and these storefront signs reflect the personalities of the business owners and employees as well as reflects their unique perception of how the pandemic affects them and their customers.
Date: May 06, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech expert discusses how telework poses new challenges for work-at-home employees , articleCharles Calderwood of the Virginia Tech Department of Psychology investigates how employees perceive, respond to, and recover from work stress. He also is a parent, working from home, balancing work duties and teaching online classes while being a full-time father and husband.
Date: May 04, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech child psychology expert offers advice for parents discussing job layoff with young children, teens , articleFor parents, explaining the loss of a job to a child is an undeniably difficult task. Tom Ollendick an expert in child psychology and director of the Virginia Tech Child Study Center offers some advice.
Date: May 01, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech history students to present research findings on the 1918 flu pandemic during live National Library of Medicine videocast , articleVirginia Tech history students will be detailing a number of lessons the 1918 influenza pandemic can offer the current COVID-19 pandemic during a live videocast on April 29.
Date: Apr 28, 2020
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