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Article ItemUnderground carbon storage project takes root , article
Virginia Tech is serving as the technical lead of the U.S. Department of Energy-funded project that aims to store more than 1.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year and reduce the risk and costs of future projects.
Date: Jul 31, 2024 -
Article ItemFuture Faculty Diversity Program participants receive Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowships , article
Jamie Bucholz, Claudia Nuñez-Penichet, and Sydney Turner, all members of the program's 2023 cohort, received the fellowships for their respective research.
Date: Jul 30, 2024 -
Article ItemProfessor Emeritus William Woodall selected as recipient of Deming Lecturer Award , article
William Woodall, professor emeritus of statistics in the Virginia Tech College of Science, will deliver the Deming Lecture at the Joint Statistical Meetings on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Date: Jul 29, 2024 -
Article ItemThe virus that causes COVID-19 is widespread in wildlife, Virginia Tech scientists find , article
Six of 23 common wildlife species showed signs of SARS-CoV-2 infections in an examination of animals in Virginia, as revealed by tracking the virus’s genetic code.
Date: Jul 29, 2024 -
Article ItemJennifer Van Mullekom receives mentoring award from American Statistical Association , article
Mullekom is director of the Statistical Applications and Innovations Group at Virginia Tech and professor of practice in the Department of Statistics.
Date: Jul 26, 2024 -
Article ItemFrederick Faltin honored by American Statistical Association , article
Faltin has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Gerald J. Hahn Q&P Achievement Award by the American Statistical Association.
Date: Jul 25, 2024 -
Article ItemOn Virginia Intern Day, Virginia Tech celebrates being named one of the top employers for interns , article
A new grant will create twice as many opportunities this fall for Hokies to take on professional internships around campus, thanks to Career and Professional Development's Campus internEXP program.
Date: Jul 24, 2024 -
Article ItemSummer interns unearth opportunities and skills across departments , article
This summer, six students from four departments across Virginia Tech are working on interdisciplinary research projects in the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering.
Date: Jul 24, 2024 -
Article ItemOff-campus internships build skills while developing talent pipelines for local businesses , article
Students 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 -
Article ItemExperts available: Biden ends campaign, potential for first female president, Olympics begin, and more , article
The 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 -
Article ItemAward showcases Diversifying Science Peer Mentor Program , article
The College of Science’s Diversifying Science Peer Mentor Program received the 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine.
Date: Jul 19, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech seismologist gets to the core of historic West Coast earthquake , article
Tina Dura's research team, which is examining core sediments and diatoms to help reconstruct the seismic history of the Cascadia subduction zone, was featured in a broadcast episode on the Oregon PBS program "All Science. No Fiction."
Date: Jul 18, 2024 -
Article ItemStudents explore evolutionary marvels during a journey to the Galápagos Islands , article
Fifteen undergraduate students spent their spring break being inspired by the living laboratory of Charles Darwin.
Date: Jul 18, 2024 -
Article ItemReed Nagel named assistant vice president of finance and director of procurement , article
Nagel joined the university in 2017 and current serves as associate director of procurement for goods, services, and information technology. His appointment takes effect July 25.
Date: Jul 16, 2024 -
Article ItemResearcher tackles hidden climate impacts in the soil and air , article
Hosein Foroutan, associate professor in civil and environmental engineering, seeks to illuminate overlooked climate impacts through two projects examining mineral dust and soil nitrous oxide.
Date: Jul 16, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Fallout of Trump rally shooting, RNC, power outages in Texas, Prime Day, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss the media and political fallout of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, what the event says about the climate of our politics, and the impacts it will have on the Republican National Convention this week in Milwaukee, as well as the broader presidential race. They can also speak about extended power outages in Texas, impacts of Amazon Prime Day, fighting the spread of dengue fever, and how to find more happiness in our lives.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
Article ItemHurricane experts available to discuss storms, emergency preparation, disaster response, and recovery , article
Virginia 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 -
Article ItemExperts: Amazon Prime Day expected to be biggest yet, despite economic concerns , article
Amazon’s highly anticipated 48-hour Prime Day kicks off Tuesday, July 16. Last year, Amazon reported its biggest Prime Day ever, with shoppers purchasing more than 375 million items. That’s up from 300 million in 2022. Experts believe this year will be no different, but with high demand comes an influx in shipment that puts pressure on transportation systems and the environment.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
Article ItemResearchers forge more open access data for studies of the Earth's lithosphere , article
Review paper co-written by D. Sarah Stamps, associate geophysics professor, addresses the need to help scientists find open access Global Navigation Satellite Systems data.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech mathematical biologist works with international team to analyze rise in dengue outbreaks , article
Along with his Argentinean colleagues, Assistant Professor Michael Robert is studying the relationship between climate change and the rise of dengue in temperate regions.
Date: Jul 12, 2024
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