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Article ItemStudent Affairs Aspire! Awards recognize recipients' passion for progress , article
Student Affairs celebrates students and faculty or staff who exemplify the Aspirations for Student Learning through their roles at Virginia Tech.
Date: Feb 14, 2025 -
Article ItemEthics Bowl team takes its prowess for arguing civilly to the national stage , article
The team's six student members will compete in the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl National Competition Feb. 22-23 in Norfolk, where they will face off against the country’s best teams.
Date: Feb 14, 2025 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech to host Women in Data Science Blacksburg event Feb. 18-19 , article
The annual event aims to increase participation of women in data science and feature outstanding women in the field. Registration for the free event, which welcomes anyone with an interest in data science, closes on Friday, Feb. 14.
Date: Feb 13, 2025 -
Video ItemPreventing avian pink eye in the cold , video
Feeding birds in winter helps them survive the cold, but did you know dirty feeders can spread disease? Sara Teemer and Dana Hawley studied how bacteria causing pinkeye in birds survives in cold temperatures and found a simple solution—regular cleaning.
Date: Feb 10, 2025 -
Article ItemExperts available: Impact of tariffs on steel, aluminum, confirmation votes, myths and facts about chocolate and your health, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including tariffs, confirmation votes, and Valentine's Day. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Feb 10, 2025 -
Article ItemCold temperatures promote spread of a bird pink eye pathogen at winter feeders , article
A recent study by two biological science researchers that was published in Ecosphere found that a pathogen for bird pink eye remained viable on bird feeders in winter months much longer than in summer months, without losing any of its severity.
Date: Feb 10, 2025 -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Louis Hickman talks about 'The 5 Love Languages' , article
Hickman shared his thoughts on the appeal of simple solutions to complex relationships, findings from his recent research on the love languages, and the importance of personality traits in relationships. He also emphasized the need for self-care and adaptability in maintaining healthy relationships over time.
Date: Feb 10, 2025 -
General ItemParticipate in the Pi Day 5K Date: Feb 06, 2025
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Video ItemBlending science and competition , video
Science Olympiad at Virginia Tech is a student led organization that hosts competitive STEM events for elementary through high school students.
Date: Feb 06, 2025 -
Video ItemBreaking ground on the future of construction , video
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for HITT Contracting’s new headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. The Coalition for Smart Construction at Virginia Tech, an initiative that leverages the expertise and support research of faculty in Northern Virginia and Blacksburg, will occupy 40,000 square feet on the ground floor of the new building.
Date: Feb 04, 2025 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech gains approval for new master’s degree in data science to launch this fall , article
The new program aims to help address industry demand for professionals who can extract meaningful information from vast amounts of data.
Date: Feb 04, 2025 -
Article ItemExperts available: Looming effects of tariffs, D.C. helicopter-plane collision, Super Bowl, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including Trump's looming tariffs, the plane-helicopter collision in D.C., the Super Bowl, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Feb 03, 2025 -
Article ItemRevolutionary lubricant prevents friction at high temperatures , article
Through a multi-university collaboration, researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered a new, solid lubricating mechanism that can reduce friction in machinery at extremely high temperatures, well beyond the breakdown temperature of traditional solid lubricant such as graphite.
Date: Jan 31, 2025 -
Video ItemA tiny fossil leads to a bigger discovery , video
As a vertebrate paleontologist, Helen Burch hopes her research can help contribute to knowledge of the ancient world and how it shaped our present day. Through a recent fossil discovery found excavating a site in Petrified National Park in Arizona, Helen helped discover a new potentially poisonous reptile species Microzemiotes sonselaensis.
Date: Jan 27, 2025 -
Article ItemHarry Dorn honored with emeritus status , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 50 years, Dorn’s early work led to developments and applications in nuclear magnetic resonance, dynamic nuclear polarization, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Date: Jan 27, 2025 -
Article ItemMaggie Bump honored with emerita status , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 23 years, Bump has demonstrated a commitment to the Virginia Tech Principles of Community in her work with students and colleagues
Date: Jan 27, 2025 -
Article ItemExperts available: Tariffs & stock market volatility, invisible dangers of radon, red dye no. 3, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including tariffs and the stock market, radon awareness, red dye no. 3, confirmation hearings, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jan 27, 2025 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech chemist makes strides in drug discovery for chronic kidney disease , article
As chronic kidney disease continues to affect millions of Americans, Professor Webster Santos and his team are aiming to disrupt harmful cellular signaling and improve patient outcomes.
Date: Jan 27, 2025 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech researchers ask how many attempts it takes to quit substance abuse , article
A Fralin Biomedical Research Institute analysis found that people trying to quit opioids and pain medication experience more relapses.
Date: Jan 24, 2025 -
Article ItemJournalist resource: Experts look ahead to the top stories of 2025 , article
With the Trump administration’s promises of transformative policies across the economy, international relations, and climate action, Virginia Tech's experts are ready to add insights and context to your stories. To schedule an interview with any of our experts on the top stories of the year, email mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jan 23, 2025
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