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- - New Fralin Biomedical Research Institute faculty member studies how junk food induces dopamine release in the brain
    Why is eating unhealthy food such a hard habit to break? Alexandra DiFeliceantonio, a new faculty member at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, studies how modern high-fat, high-carb foods might be tricking the brain into intensifying reward and pleasure signals.
- - Virginia MarketMaker offers solution for producers facing market losses due to COVID-19
    Agricultural organizations including Virginia Cooperative Extension are stepping up to provide resources and solutions for producers now looking for new ways to sell their already-planted crops and provide consumers with the nutrition they need.
- - Shamar Stewart appointed assistant professor of agricultural and applied economics
    Stewart's research focus is on issues relating to the macroeconomy and their implications for trade and borrowing patterns.
- - Virginia Cooperative Extension and 4-H provide resources to local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
    Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia 4-H are working to support families as a community partner by providing resources that will help families, individuals, and business mitigate the many challenges that will arise in the coming weeks.
- - John Bovay named assistant professor of agricultural and applied economics
    Bovay's focus is on the economics of regulation and its effects on farmers, consumers, and society as a whole.
- - Canceled: Innovative conservationist and business entrepreneur to present public lecture in Blacksburg on March 20
    Leigh-Kathryn Bonner, a fourth-generation beekeeper and founder and CEO of Bee Downtown, is featured as part of the public Distinguished Lecture Series, which brings some of the world’s leading scholars to Blacksburg to discuss critical environmental and societal issues in an open forum.
- - Symposium addresses how protecting plant health protects life
    Faculty, graduate students, and visiting researchers gathered for the 2020 Translational Plant Sciences Symposium at Virginia Tech on Feb. 28 to discuss how their research is protecting plant health in the four areas of sustainability, environment, development, and monitoring and early warning systems.
- - Charlotte Emlinger appointed assistant professor of agricultural and applied economics
    Emlinger’s research centers on international agricultural trade and how trade regulations and the way firms respond to those regulations impact markets and competitiveness.
- - Jasmine Scott is going places
    The 26-year-old Madison, North Carolina, native is poised to become a change-agent for a more dynamic, diverse, and inclusive model for agricultural systems, practices, and policies that serve all.
- - Leaders in global agricultural trade to gather at Virginia Governor’s Conference on Agricultural Trade
    The 12th annual event will feature agricultural leaders in industry and government, and take place March 10 at the Downtown Richmond Marriott Hotel. Registration is still open.
- - Mild winter not a threat to most plants — yet
    It’s just the beginning of March, but this year’s mild winter means spring bulbs can already be seen popping up around the commonwealth. Though it may seem unusual, our recent warm temperatures don't spell problems for spring plants — at least not yet.
- - Proper handwashing technique is more important than ever, says Virginia Tech food safety expert
    Experts stress that washing your hands thoroughly and often is the most crucial first step to preventing the spread of illness, especially for those in food service.
- - Impact of giving
    You might think it takes big money to make a big impact at Virginia Tech, but the reality is that gifts of all sizes empower the Hokie community to make tangible improvements in the lives of others.
- - Matt Hulver named executive director of the Fralin Life Sciences Institute at Virginia Tech
    In his new role, Hulver will shape the vision and programs of the Fralin Life Sciences Institute by leveraging existing strengths and developing a strategic plan to enhance resources for Virginia Tech’s life sciences community.
- - Recipe for success
    Jessica Schultz is the founder of an eclectic baking and crafts business called Find A Way, Bake, and Crochet, which she opened while she was in college. Her next commercial venture was the highly successful Blacksburg Bagels, which she opened in 2013 and sold earlier this year. Now, Schultz is expressing her gifts while helping to build a vibrant community in the New River Valley.
- - Joshua Drake named assistant professor of human nutrition, foods, and exercise
    Drake’s research focuses on the relationships between mitochondria health, which are considered cell powerhouses, and the capacity for healthy aging.
- - Video: Solutions for complex problems
    Every day, Virginia Tech faculty, researchers, and students delve into data, experiment, and study research findings to address real-world challenges. In the latest installment on complex problems, hear how data is used to boost safety, improve efficiency, and promote equity.
- - Regina Nuzzo keynote speaker for ComSciCon–Virginia Tech 2020
    A statistician and journalist will address the gap between modern research advances and our "Stone-Age" brains to kickoff the second-ever ComSciCon-Virginia Tech.
- - Conference explores agritourism in Virginia’s new economy
    The sixth annual Virginia Agritourism Conference will enable interested agritourism entrepreneurs, economic development staff, and local government leaders to explore different facets of Virginia agritourism, a growing industry recently shown to generate more than $2.2 billion in economic impact.
- - March 10 workshop in Middleburg grass technologies that benefit farmers and livestock
    The Alliance for Grassland Renewal, in collaboration with Virginia Tech’s Shenandoah Valley and Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Centers and Virginia Cooperative Extension, is hosting a workshop on educating farmers and landowners about converting pastures to novel endophyte tall fescue.

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