Undergraduate Research

Summer undergraduate research: Student investigates matters close to the heart

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Spencer Lovegrove of Roanoke, Va., a rising junior majoring in biological sciences in the College of Science, will study sudden cardiac arrest this summer as part of the prestigious Fralin Life Science Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program.

Summer undergraduate research: Students to study invasive fungal infection

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The first of a series of stories on summer undergraduate research, this story describes the work of Gloria Trivitt and Helen Clark on invasive fungal infection in the Kale Laboratory.

Reduced tuition, diversity of courses, and unique programs entice a record number of students to enroll in summer sessions

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

More than 9,300 students are enrolled in one or both summer sessions, a jump of over 400 from last year. A first-time reduction in summer tuition rates, coupled with course offerings and programs, accelerated growth.

Extraordinary Employee Leisa Osborne shares passion for reading by helping others learn the fundamental life skill

Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Students will use summer break to work on winning technological concepts that help deter human trafficking worldwide

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Three University Honors students -- Wes Williams, Nicholas Montgomery, and Kwamina Orleans-Pobee -- won first and second place in Campus Challenge run by USAID and partnering anti-trafficking agencies. The team developed two technological concepts to help deter human trafficking worldwide.

The HHMI-funded Scieneering program celebrates its first set of graduates

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The Scieneering program, funded by a prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science Education Grant awarded in 2010, is celebrating its first cohort of graduates.

Graduate profile: Life-altering injury set academic path in motion for graduating student

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Sarah Gilbert of Goochland, Va., a graduating senior majoring in chemical engineering and minoring in chemistry, had a life-altering injury that caused her to pursue the field of biomedical research. She hopes to narrow her focus on neurological research after graduation.

Work of two undergraduate students recognized at regional research symposium

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Jancarla Ocampo, a sophomore majoring in biological sciences, took first place in the poster competition. Alysha Simmons, a junior majoring in animal and poultry sciences and biological sciences, won second place in the oral competition.

Graduate profile: Future is bright for senior who made unexpected discoveries, completed two degrees

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Rebeca Salmeron, a senior double majoring in animal and poultry sciences and dairy science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will be among the students graduating Friday, May 17. Where she goes from here is anybody's guess, but one thing is certain -- her future is full of opportunities.

Graduate profile: Engineering student led electric motorcycle team to compete with professional teams

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

When senior John Marshall entered Virginia Tech as a freshman more than four years ago, he was set on an engineering job. He just was not sure which field at the time. He found his path in the Joseph F. Ware Jr. Advanced Engineering Laboratory and as leader of a student team that designed and built an electric-powered racing motorcycle that competed with national teams.

Engineering students win aerial robotics competition

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The Collegiate Aerial Robotics Exhibition is a sporting-like competition where unmanned model-sized quad copters and ground-based robots collect and launch tennis balls at set targets.

Undergraduate research symposium focuses on global and local diversity issues

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences hosts undergraduate research symposium on diversity.

Students awarded prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Six engineering students won Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation, while another 10 engineering or science students received honorable mentions.

11th annual Undergraduate Research Conference to be held April 19

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Almost 100 students will present their research and creative scholarship at the 11th annual Undergraduate Research Conference on Friday, April 19. Family, friends, those affiliated with the university, and the greater community are welcome to attend.

Students develop skills and build relationships through summer undergraduate research programs

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The scholar's program is 10 weeks long, during the summer and ends with a multidisciplinary symposium where students present posters and abstracts. In 2013, six students will be funded and the symposium will be held on July 31.