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Expert cautions social media influence on public opinion during an election , articleSocial media is a powerful vehicle for shaping public opinion, and is one reason why there is concern about the role it can play during electoral processes, says Virginia Tech expert Mike Horning.
Date: Oct 16, 2020 -
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Tech on Tap: Self-Driving Cars and the Post-COVID Future of Transportation , articleJoin the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) for a virtual discussion about new technology and transportation trends that we could see down the road.
Date: Oct 14, 2020 -
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Stay away from the stinging puss caterpillar, says Virginia Tech insect expert , article“Touching it has the potential to cause a painful reaction,” said Eric Day, the manager of Insect ID Lab in the Department of Entomology. “The hairs on the caterpillar are really venomous spines. It’s best to know what they look like and stay away.”
Date: Oct 12, 2020 -
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New JAMA reports highlight 'striking' number of deaths from COVID-19, says biostatistics expert , article"In spite of some of the rhetoric, the United States has lagged behind most of the rest of the world in effectively combating the pandemic," said disease surveillance expert Ron Fricker.
Date: Oct 12, 2020 -
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Virginia’s Amendment 1 is key to limiting partisan gerrymandering, according to redistricting expert , articleIf Amendment 1 passes, a bipartisan commission will be established to draw new district lines next year for state legislative and congressional districts, in lieu of state legislators directly drawing these districts themselves.
Date: Oct 08, 2020 -
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Public health expert offers safety tips for keeping fall traditions alive during COVID-19 , articleCooler weather usually means more indoor social activities, especially to celebrate the holidays, which this year could mean more spread of COVID-19, says Virginia Tech expert.
Date: Oct 07, 2020 -
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Sprint to the finish; Election 2020 comes down to turnout, according to Virginia Tech expert , articleFor all the odd and outrageous developments in this presidential campaign season, the outcome will likely boil down to the basics of voter turnout, according to Virginia Tech political expert Brandy Faulkner.
Date: Oct 06, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech's Marr, leading researchers urge terminology update, shift in COVID-19 guidance , articleScientists affiliated with leading research institutions across the U.S. , including Virginia Tech, state in a letter published Monday in the journal Science that researchers across disciplines must converge to deliver clear public health guidance about how SARS-CoV-2 is spread in the air.
Date: Oct 05, 2020 -
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Fall color looks promising for leaf watchers in Virginia, says tree expert , articleWhile cold weather spells might move the dates up a few days to a week, leaf watchers should expect to see peak displays anywhere around October 24-31, according to Virginia Tech tree physiology expert John Seiler.
Date: Oct 05, 2020 -
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Positive COVID-19 results at the White House sends message to stay vigilant, says public health expert , articlePresident Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis reminds all of us to stay vigilant to keep ourselves and those we love safe, says Virginia Tech public health expert Lisa M. Lee.
Date: Oct 02, 2020 -
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Expert offers tips for feeling close when you can’t be during COVID-19 , articleFor many people, holidays signal chances to have special time with family members and friends. But what can we do when we’re restricted by the pandemic from gathering together for Diwali, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanza?
Date: Sep 29, 2020 -
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Supreme Court front and center at first presidential debate, according to Virginia Tech’s Bob Denton , articlePresident Trump’s handling of the Supreme Court nominee to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg has changed the fundamental agenda and direction of the first presidential debate with Joe Biden says Virginia Tech’s Bob Denton, a noted authority on political communication.
Date: Sep 24, 2020 -
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Congressional Hearing: Virginia Tech public health expert to testify about the management of data during COVID-19 , articleVirginia Tech public health expert Lisa M. Lee will testify today before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight about the critical issue of how the nation collects, uses, and communicates the meaning of health data during the global COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
Date: Sep 23, 2020 -
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Tech on Tap: Virginia Tech Innovation Campus leader to discuss how the new campus will transform the future tech economy in the D.C. region , articleJoin inaugural Vice President and Executive Director Lance Collins to hear how the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus will collaborate with partners to transform the D.C. region into the nation’s next great tech hub.
Date: Sep 21, 2020 -
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Virtual learning presents cyber risks for K-12 students, expert offers advice for parents , articleAs many K-12 students head back to school virtually this school year, Virginia Tech cyber expert Aaron Brantly says that parents and teachers should be aware of cybersecurity risks for remote learners.
Date: Sep 09, 2020 -
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California conditions right for one of worst wildfire seasons, according to Virginia Tech expert , articleIn California and other areas, warm and dry conditions have been extended beyond the summer months and into autumn and early winter in some years. This essentially extends the ‘wildfire season’ and provides increased chances for ignitions and conditions that are conducive to rapid fire spread, according to Virginia Tech’s Adam Coates.
Date: Sep 09, 2020 -
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Disaster recovery and resilience in Gulf Coast communities face the burden of COVID-19, says expert , articleIn the days following the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, the social impacts facing recovery efforts in Gulf Coast communities will be widespread and persistent, particularly in the context of COVID-19.
Date: Aug 28, 2020 -
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U.S. Postal Service represents a powerful political and economic institution, says policy expert , articleCongressional oversight hearings this week related to operations at the U.S. Postal Service are a classic example of oversight politics, says a Virginia Tech policy expert.
Date: Aug 25, 2020 -
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Gulf Coast braces for hurricane and tropical storm warnings, coastal experts available to discuss emergency preparation, disaster response and recovery , articleVirginia Tech has a team of coastal experts available to talk with reporters as the Gulf Coast prepares for back-to-back hurricane and tropical storm warnings.
Date: Aug 24, 2020 -
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Trump coming up short in efforts to reach women voters, according to Virginia Tech expert , articlePresident Trump faces significant challenges when it comes to growing his support among women voters, according to Virginia Tech political expert Farida Jalalzai.
Date: Aug 24, 2020
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