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J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture Series continues online with Nobel Prize winning physicist, Donna Strickland , articleThe online event on March 10 will feature Strickland, who is a professor with the University of Waterloo’s Department of Physics and Astronomy. She co-won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics for her work in developing chirped pulse laser amplification with Gérard Mourou, her Ph.D. supervisor at the time.
Date: Mar 07, 2021 -
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The race against cancer’s clock: New study shows chronic jet lag impairs immune response, accelerates tumor growth , articleA new study led by Carla Finkielstein, an associate professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, and Diego Golombek, a professor at the National University of Quilmes, reveals that chronic jet lag impedes the body’s immune system and also changes the tumor microenvironment, favoring tumor growth.
Date: Oct 14, 2020 -
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Carla Finkielstein named Luther and Alice Hamlett Junior Faculty Fellow by Board of Visitors , article
The award provides support for outstanding faculty members who hold the rank of assistant or associate professor and whose work supports the missions of the college’s Academy of Integrated Science.
Date: Oct 05, 2020 -
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Nanoscience group wins a second nod from the NSF , articleA Virginia Tech center with unique expertise in Earth and environmental nanotechnology has again been selected for a prestigious national network funded by the National Science Foundation.
Date: Sep 24, 2020 -
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Chemistry’s John Matson named Dr. A.C. Lilly Jr. Faculty Fellow in Nanoscience , articleJohn Matson, an associate professor of chemistry in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been named the Dr. A.C. Lilly Jr. Faculty Fellow in Nanoscience by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Date: Sep 17, 2020 -
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A partnership benefits nanofabrication research at Virginia Tech and beyond , articleAs a culmination of efforts between LINK + LICENSE + LAUNCH, the College of Engineering, and a lead faculty member, SPTS Technologies, a KLA company, provided cutting-edge nanofabrication equipment through a combination of corporate sponsorship and commercial provisions that will provide Virginia Tech students and faculty the ability to conduct processes related to nanotechnology and nanoscience research.
Date: Sep 08, 2020 -
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Geosciences’ Marc Michel switches from nanoparticles to 3D printing nasal swabs , articleMichel, an associate professor of geosciences, diverged from his normal path to lead a project involving numerous Virginia Tech faculty, alumni, and specialists from Carilion Clinic to use 3D printing to create nasopharyngeal swabs during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Date: Jul 14, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech researchers develop new COVID-19 tests to combat backlogs, shortages , articleVirginia Tech scientists have developed a new COVID-19 test and secured federal and state approvals to immediately begin processing samples at on-campus labs in Blacksburg and Roanoke.
Date: Apr 22, 2020 -
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Study: Nanoparticles produced from burning coal result in damage to mice lungs, suggesting toxicity to humans , articleVirginia Tech scientists have discovered that incredibly small particles of an unusual and highly toxic titanium oxide found in coal smog and ash can cause lung damage in mice after a single exposure. The study also shows long-term damage occurring in just six weeks.
Date: Feb 04, 2020 -
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Two Department of Physics faculty receive fellowships from alumnus William Hassinger , articleVirginia Tech College of Science faculty members Giti Khodaparast and Sophia Economou have each been awarded a fellowship to support their efforts in teaching and research.
Date: Oct 30, 2019 -
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Chemistry’s Guoliang Liu honored with Blackwood Junior Faculty Fellowship , articleLiu's efforts to use extremely thin layers of fibers known as nanofibers to cover windows in buildings and cars in a multiprong effort to cut energy consumption and reduce the often bright, blinding glare of the sun earned Liu a five-year, $585,000 National Science Foundation CAREER Award.
Date: Oct 02, 2019 -
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Science students invite celebrated nanoscientist to campus for guest lecture , articleWhen an opportunity arose for undergraduate students in the Virginia Tech College of Science’s Academy of Integrated Science to invite a speaker to campus, they didn’t hesitate in their first choice: renowned nanomedicine scientist Joy Wolfram.
Date: Sep 10, 2019 -
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College of Science’s NanoCamp brings dozens of high school students to campus , articleThe Virginia Tech College of Science hosted its eighth annual NanoCamp recently, bringing 46 high school students to campus to learn about nanoscience and nanomedicine.
Date: Aug 16, 2019 -
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College of Science brings high school teachers to campus for nanoscience lessons, experiments , articleThe Virginia Tech College of Science recently hosted 16 high school science teachers for three days of in-depth lab experiments and demonstrations centered on bringing nanoscience into the classroom.
Date: Jul 03, 2019 -
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Carla Finkielstein and team honored with award for research into circadian rhythms and cancer , articleA team of Virginia Tech researchers led by Finkielstein, an associate professor in the College of Science, has been honored with the 2019 J. Shelton Horsley Research Award from the Virginia Academy of Science.
Date: Jun 25, 2019 -
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Students selected to present undergraduate research at ACC Meeting of the Minds Conference , articleThe group of Virginia Tech students was selected from a variety of disciplines to represent the university and share diverse research topics with their peers.
Date: Jun 19, 2019 -
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Economical and Sustainable Materials SGA sponsors four Virginia Tech internships at Oak Ridge National Laboratory , articleFour Virginia Tech students will take part in enrichment activities at ORNL, including professional development workshops, laboratory tours, lectures, seminars, and poster presentations.
Date: May 16, 2019 -
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HBCU/MSI Research Summit draws hundreds to Virginia Tech , articleHosted by the Graduate School, the two-day summit, now in its third year, aims to foster connections between Virginia Tech and students and faculty at the visiting institutions.
Date: Oct 23, 2018 -
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College of Science launches first of its kind nanomedicine major for undergraduates , articleThe College of Science is launching the new major nanomedicine under its Academy of Integrated Science, and already student interest is strong.
Date: Sep 19, 2018 -
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Virginia Tech graduate becomes first African-American woman to earn degree in nanoscience , articleGinai Seabron credited the support she received from the Black Cultural Center throughout her time at the university.
Date: May 17, 2018
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