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Article ItemExperts available: Texas floods and fallout, Netanyahu in Washington, measles, tourism shortfall, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss issues around the flooding in Texas, Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington, rising measles cases, Elon Musk's intent to form a new political party, the U.S. tourism shortfall, and more.
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Article ItemExperts explain ways to safeguard against AI-enhanced scams , article
Scams enhanced by upgrades to artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to reach a new level of deception. A panel of Virginia Tech experts, including computer ethics educator Dan Dunlap, digital literacy educator Julia Feerrar, cybersecurity researcher Murat Kantarcioglu, and criminologist Katalin Parti, discuss the implications of this ever-advancing technology.
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Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Liesel Ritchie talks about community dynamics during and after disasters , article
Ritchie discusses social capital’s role in community resilience. how natural disasters differ from other types of disasters, the need for strong community relationships, and the importance of listening to community needs when providing assistance from the outside.
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Article ItemProfessor receives pilot funding to conduct study to increase forest farming in Appalachia , article
The $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission wants to improve economic development in the region through sustainable non-timber forest farming practices.
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Article ItemResearch team studying technology implementation in health care awarded new round of Destination Area 2.0 funding , article
Featuring faculty from four Virginia Tech colleges, the transdisciplinary group aims to use their research to improve patient outcomes and clinician experience.
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Article Item2025 Academy Award front-runners: Experts provide context, dissect controversies , article
The slate of contenders for the 2025 Oscars for Best Picture produced some unexpected front runners among the expected candidates. Experts at Virginia Tech shared their thoughts on why these movies should — or shouldn’t — stand out among their peers.