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NOAA, Biden-Harris Administration announce $1.97 million for joint Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware project as part of Investing in America Agenda , articleSecretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department of Commerce and NOAA have recommended $1.97 million for a project in Virginia to make the state’s coast more resilient to climate change and other coastal hazards.
Date: Jul 31, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech and Radford University partnership accelerates pathway to agricultural and applied economics master’s degree , articleA new partnership with Radford University offers students a unique opportunity to fast-track their education. The 4+1 undergraduate/graduate program in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences allows Radford University students pursuing a Bachelor of Science to earn a master's degree in just one additional year.
Date: Jul 30, 2024 -
Video ItemData science for public good , video
The Agricultural and Applied Economics department oversees a program called Data Science for the Public Good. Students participate in a summer internship with Research Experience for Undergraduates, learning how data science tools are applied to meaningful research problems confronting agriculture and rural communities.
Date: Jul 30, 2024 -
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From Blacksburg to Ethiopia: Veterinary college professors forge partnerships to tackle food insecurity, empower communities , articleCarla Savage and Sophie Wenzel embarked on a two-week immersion in Ethiopia to lay the groundwork for impactful global research.
Date: Jul 30, 2024 -
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The quest for clean water: National Water Quality Month buoys Virginia Tech research , articleAugust is National Water Quality Month, a time to contemplate conserving natural water sources and consider what households and communities can do to ensure and preserve access to clean, safe water. Many researchers at Virginia Tech pursue this goal in myriad ways. Read on to learn how Virginia Tech works to study and preserve water quality.
Date: Jul 30, 2024 -
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George Davis named interim head of the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics , articleDavis brings 17 years of experience in the department to the role of interim department head.
Date: Jul 26, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech researchers find potential method to control mosquito populations through genetic breeding , articleUnderstanding mosquito genetics for mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and Zika can lead to better control methods, reducing their spread around the world.
Date: Jul 25, 2024 -
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Mario Ferruzzi named dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech , articleFerruzzi will officially step into his new role on Oct. 15, succeeding Alan Grant, who is retiring after serving as dean since October 2009.
Date: Jul 25, 2024 -
Video ItemMARE Center provides experiential internship program for students , video
Each summer, the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center hosts several undergraduate interns to help conduct research and maintain the center's herd of thoroughbreds. “We’re able to give the interns and students that come through the ability to learn equine-based research that not a lot of schools are able to offer,” said Madison Barshick, Ph.D. Candidate and ICTAS Doctoral Scholar.
Date: Jul 24, 2024 -
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Off-campus internships build skills while developing talent pipelines for local businesses , articleStudents are gaining practical experience, honing their skills, and finding career opportunities in Southwest Virginia and beyond. Local employers, meanwhile, gain fresh perspectives, access to highly motivated and educated workers and the opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of professionals.
Date: Jul 24, 2024 -
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Moms and caregivers facing family food insecurity need help with more than just food , articleA study by Virginia Tech researchers shows that mothers’ mental health suffers when their families lack food resources.
Date: Jul 23, 2024 -
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Experts available: Biden ends campaign, potential for first female president, Olympics begin, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including Biden ending his campaign, Harris' potential to be the first female U..S. President, Paris Olympics beginning this week, spotted lanternflies hit their invasive peak, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 -
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Retired U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Dwayne R. Edwards to serve as interim commandant , articleEdwards, head of Virginia Tech’s Department of Biological Systems Engineering, will serve as the interim commandant until the arrival of U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William H. Seely III, who has been named the next commandant of the Corps.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 -
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Now entering their adult phase, spotted lanternflies are headed into their invasive peak , articleAdult spotted lanternflies are emerging and are active from mid-July to October. Do your part to stop their spread.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 -
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Research-inspired weight-loss bars set to launch , articleWith help from Virginia Tech’s LAUNCH, Deborah Good's company, Good Family Foods Group LLC, was been born. The first product, the “CLAW Bar," debuted in three flavors this spring.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 -
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Faculty, staff, and volunteers honored by Virginia Cooperative Extension , articleVirginia Cooperative Extension recognizes those who delivered stellar educational programs in 2023.
Date: Jul 18, 2024 -
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In the British Isles, students find new routes to pursue agriculture passions , articleA study abroad experience exploring policies, practices, and livestock in the United Kingdom and Ireland was eye-opening for 26 students studying animal and poultry sciences. The experience inspired many to consider new possibilities for their future careers, graduate degrees, and travel opportunities.
Date: Jul 18, 2024 -
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Writing her own story: How Elizabeth Engel found her forever career , articleGet an inside look at the story of Elizabeth Engel, an English alumna and an exercise and health sciences academic advisor at Virginia Tech. From managing incredible concerts to venturing out and studying abroad, read how her story unfolded, and how certain things happen for a reason.
Date: Jul 16, 2024 -
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Five days at 4-H camp have lifelong impact , articleFor many of the more than 15,000 kids who attend Virginia 4-H camp each year, the experience can be life-changing. Ninety percent of camp volunteers are former campers who want to pay it forward to help other kids have the best summer camp experience of their lives.
Date: Jul 16, 2024 -
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Hurricane experts available to discuss storms, emergency preparation, disaster response, and recovery , articleVirginia Tech has experts available to speak on topics surrounding the 2024 hurricane season including the increase in severe storms, coastal flooding risks, flooding prediction models, disaster resilience, storm preparation, and response. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jul 15, 2024
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