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Article ItemVirginia Tech leads international collaboration to enhance infrastructure resilience in India , article
The Center for International Research, Education, and Development has assembled a transdisciplinary team from Blacksburg and India to develop a new generation of infrastructure professionals.
Date: Jul 02, 2024 -
Article ItemAI-powered app helps farmers in Bangladesh detect and manage pests , article
Utilizing artificial intelligence for real-time pest and disease detection, the app aims to improve access to integrated pest management strategies for Bangladeshi farmers, helping them protect their crops and livelihoods while reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.
Date: Jun 26, 2024 -
Article ItemCommunity leaders find connection and support at first-ever Small Towns Conference , article
A partnership between the university and the Virginia Municipal League brings town leaders from across the commonwealth to the Virginia Tech Southwest Center in Abingdon to cultivate more robust relationships and bolster rural communities.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
Article ItemVenkat Sridhar to support global food and water security as a National Academies Jefferson Science Fellow , article
Sridhar will share his expertise in global water resource management to impact federal policy through a fellowship awarded by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
Article ItemPrograms inspire tomorrow’s scientists today , article
As an investment institute, the Fralin Life Sciences Institute has been stimulating young minds about science for 16 years through its education and outreach programs geared toward children ages 9-12.
Date: Jun 17, 2024 -
Article ItemTrailblazing social entrepreneur sparks conversations on global service, Africa’s future , article
As a Global Fellow in Residence at the Mozaiko living-learning community, Varkey George engaged with students, faculty, and staff across various departments, sharing his experiences and advocating for global citizenship, community engagement, and deepening partnerships in Africa.
Date: Jun 13, 2024 -
Article ItemCollege Access Collaborative shows Patrick County high schoolers ‘what college can be’ , article
From a county where only about a quarter of students go on to pursue higher education, a group of juniors and seniors spent the day on the Blacksburg campus to consider college and careers that could help them soar — around the world or close to home.
Date: Jun 03, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech educators honored with Roanoke Women in STEM Awards , article
Carrie Kroehler’s impact and dedication to communicating science was recognized with the American Heart Association's first Roanoke STEM Goes Red, Women in STEM Award, alongside Ashley Sloan, lead instructor of the Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center, at the association's executive breakfast.
Date: May 30, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech professor introduces new approach to human-environment interconnection , article
Associate Professor Tim Baird’s exploration of social networks in northern Tanzania is supporting his research and observations in the Creativity and Innovation District and helping him envision a new field of study.
Date: May 09, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Zichong ‘Zach’ Guo shifts from language lessons to livestock , article
Guo found his passion for agriculture and food science and cultivated a love for Virginia Tech through his start at the Language and Culture Institute.
Date: May 01, 2024 -
Article ItemClass of 2024: Rachel Morse named Outstanding Senior for the College of Natural Resources and Environment , article
From local shrews to ocelots in the Amazon, Morse’s academic journey in the wildlife conservation major has been defined by hands-on learning experiences.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
Article ItemStudy abroad experience in Panama gets well-connected boost , article
A new study abroad program provides students with opportunities to explore global logistics and infrastructure through exclusive access to influential leaders and real-world projects. The transformative experience, made possible by a well-connected alumna, showcases the value of combining academic rigor with intercultural learning.
Date: Apr 25, 2024
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