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Article ItemVirginia Tech alumna advocates for women's advancement in data science , article
Ewa Kleczyk ’08, who received her Ph.D. in economics through a joint program between the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and the Department of Economics, is a long-time mentor and advocate of women in STEM and in the data science field.
Date: Mar 14, 2024 -
Article ItemEmpowering each other: Female researchers share hard-won lessons on navigating fieldwork abroad , article
In recognition of Women's Month, five experienced researchers will share insights on navigating personal safety and cultural challenges while conducting research abroad and will offer practical wisdom to help women feel more prepared and confident when undertaking research in unfamiliar environments.
Date: Mar 14, 2024 -
Article ItemLeading the way , article
Virginia Tech is committed to educating the leaders of the future — and to creating the opportunities that move leadership into action.
Date: Mar 14, 2024 -
General ItemVirginia Tech celebrates National Agriculture Week, March 17-23 Date: Mar 13, 2024
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Article ItemGraduate students commit to research despite early challenges , article
Students in the first cohort of the Molecular and Cellular Biology graduate program are preparing to graduate.
Date: Mar 12, 2024 -
Article ItemControlled Environment Agriculture Summit cultivates connections for the future of agriculture , article
The second annual edition of the summit marked a significant milestone in fostering collaboration, information sharing, and forging connections within the dynamic field of controlled environment agriculture, the fastest-growing sector of agriculture in Virginia.
Date: Mar 12, 2024 -
Article ItemSeed grants fuel multidisciplinary, community-engaged mental health research , article
The first seed grants from the newly formed Whole Health Consortium, housed within Virginia Tech's Institute of Society, Culture, and Environment, will support programs ranging from using artificial intelligence to help adults with autism to developing interventions for food insecurity among young children
Date: Mar 07, 2024 -
Video ItemAn unexpected ingredient for vegan macarons , video
Sophie Miller is a Food Science & Technology student who is using what she's learned in her classes to develop and test her own recipe for vegan macarons. After several tests, she's closer to developing her own recipe that's more accessible to people with food preferences and egg allergies.
Date: Mar 07, 2024 -
Article ItemFall Forestry and Wildlife Tours connect the campus to the commonwealth , article
Jennifer Gagnon coordinates annual tours as part of Virginia Cooperative Extension’s efforts to connect campus research to forest landowners in the commonwealth.
Date: Mar 06, 2024 -
Article ItemClay Wright receives MIRA funding to create new molecular tools , article
The grant supports Wright's innovative work in understanding and engineering common cellular signals, a critical mechanism shared across animals, plants, and fungi.
Date: Mar 06, 2024 -
Article ItemAlumni farming families make conservation a priority , article
Three Hokie-owned and operated family farms in Virginia were honored by the commonwealth for doing their part to preserve Virginia’s waterways and natural resources.
Date: Mar 06, 2024 -
Article ItemTremain Hatch named Virginia Vineyards Association’s Grower of the Year , article
The award recognizes Hatch’s work to advance the commonwealth’s wine grape industry through viticulture research and his role as a research associate at Virginia Tech’s Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
Date: Mar 05, 2024 -
Article ItemMatthew T. Holt receives Distinguished Agriculture Alumni Award from Purdue University , article
The prestigious award recognizes Purdue alumni who have demonstrated a record of outstanding accomplishments, made significant contributions to their profession or society in general, and exhibit high potential for future professional growth.
Date: Mar 04, 2024 -
Article ItemKang Xia named associate director of Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station , article
Xia will help oversee 11 Agriculture Research and Extension Centers and other research programs at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Mar 01, 2024 -
Article ItemNeuroscientists link musical theatre to lower anxiety and higher cognitive states in performers with disabilities , article
A Virginia Tech research team found that participation in musical theatre brought positive effects to the brain for people with disabilities.
Date: Mar 01, 2024 -
Article ItemSpicing up safety , article
Virginia Tech researchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Engineering are working toward ensuring dried fruits, nuts, and spices are free from disease-causing bacteria.
Date: Mar 01, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech researchers work to combat common diseases in controlled environment agriculture , article
A grant from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission will enable College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Assistant Professor Kaylee South to lead efforts to develop biofungicides targeting strawberry and spinach mold.
Date: Mar 01, 2024 -
Article ItemRare Disease Day brings worldwide attention to more than 7,000 rare diseases , article
Virginia Tech research into rare diseases — those that individually affect 200,000 or fewer but collectively touch 1 in 10 people in the U.S. — provides hope in identifying, treating, and supporting patients.
Date: Feb 28, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech secures $5.7 million USDA grant to combat fire blight , article
Researchers at Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are leading a national effort to revolutionize management of the highly destructive disease in apples, pears, and pome fruit.
Date: Feb 28, 2024 -
Article ItemEmpowering tomorrow's leaders: Virginia Tech's Presidential Scholars tackle public health challenges , article
With ambitions ranging from health care accessibility consulting to pediatric medicine, and supported by a comprehensive system of financial aid, mentorship, and research opportunities, these scholars are poised to make significant impacts on public health, reflecting Virginia Tech's dedication to access and service.
Date: Feb 27, 2024
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