Outreach and International Affairs

Virginia Tech receives funding for middle school STEM programs

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The School of Education is implementing Studio STEM, an after-school project for three local middle schools, thanks to a million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation.

Video: Students learn the art of counseling in newly renovated Roanoke space

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Virginia Tech's award-winning counselor education program sports expanded spaces and better equipment.

Shane Ross garners CAREER Award to advance understanding of fluid flows, from blood inside the body to oil spills in bodies of water

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

For the past eight years, Ross has focused his career on determining these various types of behavior and how to more successfully predict what many once believed to simply be chaotic motion.

Afroze Mohammed joins Virginia Tech to build strategic business alliances in the National Capital Region

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Afroze Mohammed has joined Virginia Tech as associate director of Strategic Alliances to foster collaboration in research endeavors, entrepreneurial activities, and economic development in the National Capital Region.

Virginia Tech Research Center -- Arlington launches Leaders in Science and Technology Seminar Series on Feb. 21

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A new Leaders in Science and Technology Seminar Series in the National Capital Region will focus on a diverse range of topics that lie at the interface of science and technology. Computer science professor and author Ben Schneiderman from the University of Maryland is the first speaker on Feb. 21.

Gifted students from Saudi Arabia study science in Blacksburg

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The students are spending a year with the Language and Culture Institute and the College of Science before attending Virginia Tech or other U.S. universities.

Students mobilize to serve on Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

On Saturday, Jan. 21, the Center for Student Engagement and Community Partnerships at Virginia Tech hosted its fourth annual Day Care Facelift Project in celebration of the 2012 Martin Luther King Week of Service.

Consumer Reports' top executive to speak at Virginia Tech

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Jim Guest, president and CEO of Consumer Reports, will give a lecture on consumer activism on Feb. 16.

Export trade conference to be held in March

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Virginia’s agricultural export opportunities and challenges will be a focal point for discussion during the 2012 Governor's Conference on Agricultural Trade, taking place March 13 and 14 at the Omni Hotel in Richmond, Va.

Executive Chef Jason Smith brings fresh perspective to Preston's

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Jason Smith, the new executive chef for Preston's Restaurant at the Inn at Virginia Tech, was raised in Floyd and has worked in restaurants throughout the region.

Photos: SERVE Living Learning Community

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -0500

Virginia Tech to host energy harvesting summit with goal of spurring job growth

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Virginia Tech's College of Engineering will host a Virginia Energy Summit Jan. 31, 2012, bringing together Virginia-based energy companies and related government agencies to identify industry opportunities. The meeting will pave the way for partnerships that could spur high-paying jobs in the burgeoning energy harvesting sector.

SERVE starts student-led weekend service immersion trips

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Four years ago, the idea of having a first year civic engagement community was just a vision of the Center for Student Engagement and Community Partnerships. Now, SERVE continues to grow and create innovative ways to get students engaged in and beyond the New River Valley.

Science magazine editor-in-chief to speak at upcoming Humboldt Kolleg

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Bruce Alberts will be the keynote speaker at a February conference in Arlington, Va.

Virginia Tech's Upward Bound director retires after 30 years

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

After a long career with Virginia Tech, Tom Wilson retires as director of Upward Bound/Talent Search.

Kathleen Alexander receives NSF grant to research human-animal linkage in water quality

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Kathleen Alexander, of the College of Natural Resources and Environment, received a grant to investigate the links between humans and animals as they influence water quality and, in turn, how water quality affects their health.

Virginia Tech's International Peace Garden seeks caretakers

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Professor Emeritus Robert (Bob) L. Youngs is looking for a volunteer caretaker or group to maintain and manage the International Peace Garden at Virginia Tech's Cranwell International Center.

Virginia Tech launches new program focused on regional economic development

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement announces a new program to strengthen university-based economic engagement efforts.

Science Museum of Western Virginia names executive director

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Jim Rollings will lead the Roanoke-based museum, which is committed with Virginia Tech to improve community-based science education.

Virginia Tech's Continuing and Professional Education names new director

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Scott Weimer, formerly an assistant director, has been promoted to director of Continuing and Professional Education.

Jennifer Carter and Faren McNabb on board at Virginia Tech Research Center — Arlington

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Carter will develop partnerships and delivering outreach programs in the National Capital Region and McNabb will be responsible for marketing and sales of conference space.

Reynolds Homestead gains help of expert team to improve care of its collections

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The Reynolds Homestead is one of only 10 of the state's museums, libraries, and archives chosen to benefit from on-site assessment and advice.

Language and Culture Institute names Bryan Ducote business manager

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Ducote will head up operational functions for the institute including admissions, registration, office management, human resources, and finance.

Gary Kirk named director of Center for Student Engagement and Community Partnerships

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The center is known for spearheading university-wide volunteer activities and adding value to the student experience by offering ingenious service opportunities.

In memoriam: Peter W. Kipp, former general manager of Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

A hospitality executive for more than 50 years, Kipp was well known in the New River Valley.

Virginia Tech begins search for vice president for outreach and international affairs

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The search committee welcomes nominations for the position. Please send nominations to: 210 Burruss Hall (0132) or email Mark McNamee.

MLK Day Care Facelift initiates independent service project

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The Center for Student Engagement and Community Partnerships at Virginia Tech is hosting its annual MLK Day Care Facelift in association with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion's Martin Luther King Jr. 2012 celebration week.

Community Voices series tackles the changing landscape of community news

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Brian Wheeler, executive director of the online news source Charlottesville Tomorrow, will speak on the changing landscape of community news in his presentation for Community Voices on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Blacksburg.

Inn at Virginia Tech to remain open throughout December

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Inn at Virginia Tech announces its lineup of holiday events.

iCAN supports local hunger relief organizations

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The Center for Student Engagement and Community Partnerships' 2011 Fall Day of Service event, iCAN, raised over 5,200 pounds of food, equaling over $1,000 in monetary value to benefit several local hunger relief agencies.

VT KnowledgeWorks announces merger and expansion

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

VT KnowledgeWorks and the Business Technology Center, two Virginia Tech offices that help promote economic development by providing a range of services to technology-based businesses, have joined forces to create a single, comprehensive entrepreneurship assistance program.

Bats show ability to change their ear shapes, making their hearing more flexible

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Researchers found ear deformation in horseshoe bats that could be substrate for adapting spatial hearing of the animals on a very short time scale. Various ear shapes among different species of bats, affects how their navigation functions.

VT Navigate maps university's presence, projects throughout the world

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

A new website shows, at a glance, Virginia Tech's international projects.

Virginia Tech's Office of Economic Development receives $500,000 grant

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Money from the U.S. Commerce Department will underwrite the Virginia Rural Competitiveness Project.

Virginia Tech takes part in Robert Wood Johnson Foundation two-year community health grant

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance partners with New River Valley Planning District Commission in two-year $172,000 community health grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Video: Virginia Tech gives voice to children 'aging out' of foster care

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

What happens to Virginia's foster children when they "age out" of foster care? At a Community Voices event at Virginia Tech, foster children and a former foster child had the opportunity to speak out.

Video: Aldo Leopold's legacy inspires holistic stewardship of land

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Student volunteers from the College of Natural Resources and Environment help provide the community a forum for exploring the environmental ideas of a visionary thinker.

Family's quest to learn about Lady Astor Rose takes them to Institute for Advanced Learning and Research

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Lord Astor, grandson of the first woman to serve in the British Parliament and Danville native, visited the institute to learn more about the research and production of the Lady Astor Rose.

Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute expands, adds new programs and staff

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

With a 300 percent growth in student enrollment over last year and a doubling of office and classroom space, the Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute is setting records as it serves international students and others.

Changes coming at the Virginia Tech Foundation: Raymond D. Smoot Jr. to step down; John E. Dooley to become chief executive officer

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Smoot, a 1969 Virginia Tech graduate, intends to retire from full-time leadership of the Virginia Tech Foundation in July 2012.

Computer scientists at Virginia Tech focus on increasing female enrollment

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

As a founding member of the National Center for Women & Information Technology Pacesetters program, Virginia Tech's Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering is striving to increase the number of women in its curriculum.

Community Voices series will focus on older youth aging out of the foster care system

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The next talk in the Community Voices fall 2011 series features Norma Wood, on Oct. 25, who will speak on youth in the foster care system at The Lyric Theater at 7 p.m.

Virginia Tech cybersecurity breakthrough keeps sensitive data confined in physical space, engineering team says

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

In a breakthrough that could aid spies, keepers of medical records, and parents who want to prevent their kids from sexting, a team of Virginia Tech researchers has created software to remotely put smart phones under lockdown.

Video: Potential top-secret research applications intrigue defense-oriented Virginia Tech alums

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

An inside-the-beltway group called VT IDEA takes a look at research that may have cybersecurity application benefitting intelligence and military agencies.

Video: Virginia Tech economic development team helps improve a D.C. neighborhood

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

As the Department of Homeland Security prepares to move onto the grounds of an old mental hospital, Virginia Tech experts seek to bring economic benefits to Ward 8.

Virginia Tech students develop history book for Montgomery County fifth-graders

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The 40-page biography describes Long's "life devoted to education" and includes carefully selected illustrations, instructional sidebars, and a glossary.

University's Center for 21st Century Studies includes nomadic study-abroad experience

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Undergraduate students will study political and cultural issues and travel to Morocco, Istanbul, and Sri Lanka as part of the signature program in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.

Video: From Tanzania to Thailand, Virginia Tech students learn about study abroad programs

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Students gather at a fair on the Drillfield to learn about the many ways they can tailor an education-abroad experience.

Proposals requested for Junior Solar Sprint program

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Youth Science Cooperative Outreach Agreement consortium, under the lead of Virginia Tech, seeks a consortium partner to administer the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics program for youth.

International meeting focuses on successful public-private partnerships in advanced manufacturing

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing; the British Embassy in Washington, D.C.; and the British Consulate General in Chicago, Ill., are sponsoring a four-day international meeting that will begin in Chicago and move to the Virginia Tech Research Center -- Arlington today. Virginia Tech is a founding member of the center.