Wednesday, June 19, 2013
News
- Jun 19, 2013
Study reveals new details about H7N9 influenza infections that suddenly appeared in China
Researchers at Virginia Bioinformatics Institute have discovered that H7N9 has an alarmingly high infection rate in older men.
- Jun 19, 2013
Virginia Tech among eight U.S. universities to partner with Motorola Mobility on research and development agreement
The agreement will streamline the generation of new joint research projects and pave the way for closer cooperation on the development of fundamental new technologies.
- Jun 19, 2013
Paul Quigley named first James I. Robertson Jr. Professor in Civil War Studies
A lecturer in American history at the University of Edinburgh since 2007, Paul Quigley has distinguished himself among a younger generation of American Civil War historians who are bringing new perspectives to this significant historic event.
- Jun 19, 2013
Video: Which hotel has the best bread pudding?
Which hotel general manager can convince you in 30 seconds that his bread pudding is superior?
- Jun 18, 2013
Energy conservation put to the test during 'Lights out!/Power down!' June 20
This initiative is part of the university's commitment to reduce campus GHG emissions to 80 percent below 1990 emission level by 2050 as outlined in the Virginia Tech Climate Action Commitment Resolution and Sustainability Plan.
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Campus Notices
- Jun 18, 20134-year-old children sought for study
- Jun 17, 2013Adult drivers sought for research study
- Jun 14, 2013Changes planned for university's wireless network
- Jun 12, 2013Registration opens for Gobblerfest
- Jun 12, 2013Faculty invited to Engagement Excursions
University Honors and Awards
The many personal and collaborative achievements listed illustrate commitment to scholarship, outreach, and research among members of the university community, placing Virginia Tech among the top research universities in the world.
Virginia Tech in the News
- Jun 16, 2013
The New York Times | A wearable alert to head injuries in sports
- Jun 13, 2013
Virginian-Pilot | The intersection of data and driving
- Jun 11, 2013
CBS News/KMOV | Study: One-fifth of designated drivers impaired behind wheel
- Jun 11, 2013
Southeast Farm Press | Take these steps for higher double-crop soybean yields
Faculty Scholar of the Week
Seong K. Mun, the founding director of the Arlington Innovation Center and a professor of physics with the College of Science, oversees applied research to harness the power of informatics and systems science to meet health-care challenges.
Staff Employee of the Week
Communications Director Lynn Davis, the only person ever to serve The College of Natural Resources and Environment in this role, was named the 2013 Communicator of the Year by Virginia Tech’s Office of University Relations.