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Study shows cloth face coverings help protect both wearers and those nearby , articleA newly released Virginia Tech study examining the efficacy of common face coverings may help a concerned public breathe a sigh of relief.
Date: Nov 23, 2020 -
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Expert available to discuss COVID-19 vaccines and public health implications , articleAs coronavirus cases surge across the United States, public health officials are encouraged by preliminary data that shows experimental vaccines are effective at providing protection against the virus.
Date: Nov 20, 2020 -
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Putting disagreements aside this holiday, advice from Virginia Tech ‘frenemies’ expert , articleIn this year of deep political division, it’s more important than ever to commit to civil conversation and understanding at the holiday dinner table, according to Professor Todd Schenk.
Date: Nov 17, 2020 -
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Expert offers tips for holiday travel during the COVID-19 pandemic , articleThe dilemma of visiting family after prolonged locked-up fatigue while keeping safe social distancing guidelines may have travelers rethinking their holiday plans this year, according to Virginia Tech travel expert Mahmood Khan.
Date: Nov 13, 2020 -
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Experts: Avoid large gatherings —especially those outside households — during holiday season , article“To me, all this says that traditional Thanksgiving celebrations with extended families coming together have the potential to cause substantial harm," says Virginia Tech biostatistician Ron Fricker.
Date: Nov 13, 2020 -
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Tech on Tap: Package delivery during the age of COVID , articleHas the UPS delivery person become your new best friend during the COVID-19 pandemic? As we approach the holiday shopping season, package delivery is playing an important role in our lives now more than ever.
Date: Nov 11, 2020 -
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Trust and the media - expert available to discuss network news coverage of presidential election results , articleVirginia Tech expert Megan Duncan says the media has great power to shape how people see audiences and democracy.
Date: Nov 06, 2020 -
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Not too early to start thinking of Biden transition, despite election uncertainty , articleVirginia Tech political science professor Karen Hult, who serves on the advisory board to the White House Transition Project, says planning for a possible transition is important because the work ahead will be especially challenging.
Date: Nov 06, 2020 -
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Now the lawyers go to work, according to Virginia Tech political expert , articleAmericans awoke Wednesday to an election outcome still too close to call, with millions of votes still being counted in crucial battleground states. Now it's time for patience, according to Virginia Tech's Karen Hult.
Date: Nov 04, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech political experts available on Election Day and the days following , articleVirginia Tech’s political experts are on standby to provide media outlets with background and interviews on a variety of topics connected to national, state and local races on Election Day and the days following.
Date: Nov 02, 2020 -
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Media Advisory: Virginia Tech honors the addition of 1st Lt. Gary Lee Miller to War Memorial Court , articleMore than half century after taking on the ultimate act of service, the name of 1st Lt. Gary Lee Miller has been rightly placed in a position of honor at Virginia Tech.
Date: Oct 30, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech political experts available leading up to Election Day , articleAnything is still possible in the last two weeks of the campaign. A Virginia Tech panel of experts is on standby to provide media outlets with background on national, state and local elections.
Date: Oct 20, 2020 -
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Expert cautions social media influence on public opinion during an election , articleSocial media is a powerful vehicle for shaping public opinion, and is one reason why there is concern about the role it can play during electoral processes, says Virginia Tech expert Mike Horning.
Date: Oct 16, 2020 -
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Tech on Tap: Self-Driving Cars and the Post-COVID Future of Transportation , articleJoin the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) for a virtual discussion about new technology and transportation trends that we could see down the road.
Date: Oct 14, 2020 -
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Stay away from the stinging puss caterpillar, says Virginia Tech insect expert , article“Touching it has the potential to cause a painful reaction,” said Eric Day, the manager of Insect ID Lab in the Department of Entomology. “The hairs on the caterpillar are really venomous spines. It’s best to know what they look like and stay away.”
Date: Oct 12, 2020 -
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New JAMA reports highlight 'striking' number of deaths from COVID-19, says biostatistics expert , article"In spite of some of the rhetoric, the United States has lagged behind most of the rest of the world in effectively combating the pandemic," said disease surveillance expert Ron Fricker.
Date: Oct 12, 2020 -
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Virginia’s Amendment 1 is key to limiting partisan gerrymandering, according to redistricting expert , articleIf Amendment 1 passes, a bipartisan commission will be established to draw new district lines next year for state legislative and congressional districts, in lieu of state legislators directly drawing these districts themselves.
Date: Oct 08, 2020 -
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Public health expert offers safety tips for keeping fall traditions alive during COVID-19 , articleCooler weather usually means more indoor social activities, especially to celebrate the holidays, which this year could mean more spread of COVID-19, says Virginia Tech expert.
Date: Oct 07, 2020 -
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Sprint to the finish; Election 2020 comes down to turnout, according to Virginia Tech expert , articleFor all the odd and outrageous developments in this presidential campaign season, the outcome will likely boil down to the basics of voter turnout, according to Virginia Tech political expert Brandy Faulkner.
Date: Oct 06, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech's Marr, leading researchers urge terminology update, shift in COVID-19 guidance , articleScientists affiliated with leading research institutions across the U.S. , including Virginia Tech, state in a letter published Monday in the journal Science that researchers across disciplines must converge to deliver clear public health guidance about how SARS-CoV-2 is spread in the air.
Date: Oct 05, 2020
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