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Article ItemResearch turns robotic hardware into flatware , article
Eating meals can be a challenge for people with limited mobility. Virginia Tech researchers have created a new robot-friendly utensil to assist.
Date: Feb 07, 2025 -
Article ItemVice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs Rachel Holloway to retire , article
Through her 36 years at Virginia Tech, Holloway has maintained a singular focus on students and exerted a transformative impact on the undergraduate experience.
Date: Feb 05, 2025 -
Video ItemEngineering a better way to eat , video
Virginia Tech researchers, along with collaborators at Cornell University, have created a new robot friendly utensil to assist individuals with limited mobility. The kiri-spoon – from “kirigami,” the Japanese art form of cutting paper – can both grasp like a fork and scoop like a spoon.
Date: Jan 30, 2025 -
Article ItemSchool of Neuroscience and Language Sciences Program recognized with University Exemplary Department or Program Award , article
The 2024 award, given annually by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, honored efforts to create accessible and engaging undergraduate research programs.
Date: Jan 21, 2025 -
Article ItemNew International Research Experiences Program will send students to Austria , article
Through a National Science Foundation-funded program, undergraduate students will study ice nucleation research with College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Professor David Schmale.
Date: Jan 08, 2025 -
Video ItemIDPro Fall 2024 Showcase , video
Engineering students with the Interdisciplinary Projects (IDPro) program at Virginia Tech presented their research projects at the Creativity and Innovation District's main atrium. The program, in its third semester, combines classroom learning and hands-on real world applications for industry partners.
Date: Dec 18, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Whitney Jackim finds community and inspiration through fashion , article
Jackim, a fashion merchandising and design major, draws inspiration from her grandmother, who taught her how to use a sewing machine as a child. After graduation, she will continue research and work with Virginia Tech's Oris Glisson Historic Costume and Textile Collection.
Date: Dec 12, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Ashtyn Dunn’s path to vet school is rooted in family, agriculture, and a passion for animals , article
With help from scholarships, Dunn was able to study abroad, perform veterinary research, and be a highly involved student.
Date: Dec 12, 2024 -
Article ItemInsights from the intersection of research and English , article
Hailey Richards, an English and political science major, is a research assistant on a team examining transcripts and analyzing the experiences of patients who have received blood from people vaccinated from COVID-19.
Date: Dec 12, 2024 -
Article ItemThree ways scholarships make a difference for students , article
Paying for college is not just about tuition, it’s also about housing and food expenses and handling emergent costs when they arise. Scholarships can go a long way to ease the challenge of college for students looking for a world-class education.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 -
Article ItemRoanoke initiative shapes next generation of health science researchers , article
This fall, a third cohort of Virginia Tech undergraduate students began the Integrated Health Sciences and Research experience.
Date: Dec 05, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech and international team win global XPRIZE challenge , article
Biologist Julie Allen and team took first place in the $10 million XPRIZE Rainforest competition.
Date: Nov 18, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech students' water-sampling drone innovation takes them to Malawi and Rome , article
Traditional sampling methods require workers to wade into potentially contaminated waters. A drone does the same work much more safely.
Date: Nov 15, 2024 -
Article ItemResearch experience powers relationships with historically Black colleges and universities , article
Since 2017, Virginia Tech’s Socha Lab has provided summer research experiences for students from historically Black colleges and universities.
Date: Nov 11, 2024 -
Video ItemNew Music + Technology Festival continues interdisciplinary performances , video
The festival, presented by the School of Performing Arts and the Institute of Creativity, Arts, and Technology, focuses on new compositions and performance systems.
Date: Oct 15, 2024 -
Article ItemHokies tackle e-scooter issues in Georgetown , article
Brook Kennedy led a team of industrial design students this summer in developing Nest, a prototype parking rack that could encourage e-scooterists, as well as cyclists, to park more responsibly.
Date: Oct 14, 2024 -
Article ItemFun and fundamentals forecasted for Biosafety and Biosecurity Day , article
Several activities are planned for faculty, staff, and students during the university’s second Biosafety and Biosecurity Day on Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Fralin Hall atrium.
Date: Oct 09, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech’s research power noticed in latest Times Higher Education rankings , article
Virginia Tech ranked No. 63 among U.S. institutions in the latest Times Higher Education World University rankings — a three-spot jump from a year ago — and the university ranked tied for No. 15 among public Carnegie Class-Very High Research land-grant universities, which is one of the university’s key performance indicators in its pursuit of becoming a top-100 global school.
Date: Oct 09, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech senior investigates pre-weaning death loss in pigs , article
Senior Alexis "Lexi" Clapp investigates pre-weaning death loss in pigs, hoping to provide evidence-based insights for future intervention strategies.
Date: Oct 07, 2024 -
Article ItemSummer students share findings at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute symposium , article
During the programs at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, high school and university undergraduate students tackle research questions in the biomedical and health sciences.
Date: Sep 26, 2024
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