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Data privacy: Subterranean footstep blues with computational modeling and data analytics , articleStudents in the computational modeling and data analytics program in the College of Science’s Academy of Integrated Science help separate the data of footsteps from other tiny seismic activity in a complex capstone project.
Date: Apr 01, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech students organize, host virtual research conference , articleThe annual Mid-Atlantic Undergraduate Research Conference will be held March 25-27.
Date: Mar 16, 2021 -
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Computer science welcomes three new assistant professors , articleThree new faculty members have joined the Department of Computer Science this semester in the role of assistant professor, bringing the total number of faculty to nearly 60 at campuses in Blacksburg and the greater Washington, D.C., metro area.
Date: Mar 11, 2021 -
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Learning from the brainy bats of Borneo , articleLed by mechanical engineering Professor Rolf Mueller, Virginia Tech researchers have teamed up with international partners to create a state-of-the-art image capture tunnel that will provide a new level of insight in the field of biomotion. Their project has yielded more than $800,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation.
Date: Mar 01, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech researchers receive cybersecurity research collaboration grants from the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative , articleCCI has four regional nodes and one hub dedicated to specific geographic areas of Virginia along with different research disciplines.
Date: Feb 23, 2021 -
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Early career biomedical researcher gets professional boost through NIMH diversity supplement program , articleNiesha Savory, a clinical neuroscience and psychology undergraduate student at Virginia Tech who conducts research at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has always been fascinated with how the brain works.
Date: Feb 12, 2021 -
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Rachel Holloway to serve as president-elect of national undergraduate education organization , articleHolloway will lead the Reinvention Collaborative - a network of undergraduate vice presidents and provosts who are reinventing undergraduate education at research universities.
Date: Feb 10, 2021 -
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Neuroscience and chemistry double major Christine Faunce named Astronaut Scholarship Foundation winner , articleFaunce, a senior pursuing a dual degree in experimental neuroscience and medicinal chemistry, both part of the Virginia Tech College of Science, is the third Virginia Tech student to win the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation award.
Date: Feb 08, 2021 -
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Songbirds exposed to lead-contaminated water show telltale signs about human impacts , articleKendra Sewall, an associate professor of biological sciences in the College of Science, and a diverse team of scientists and students have found that lead levels like those reported in Flint, Michigan, can interfere with the vocal development of songbirds and affect mate attraction.
Date: Feb 03, 2021 -
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Department of Defense awards Virginia Tech $1.5 million to prepare students for cybersecurity careers , articleVirginia Tech has been awarded approximately $1.5 million to fuel workforce development in cybersecurity and related professional roles as one of six Department of Defense’s senior military colleges participating in the U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Leadership Development Program.
Date: Jan 28, 2021 -
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Aspiring drone pilots get a little help earning their wings , articleThe Virginia Tech Drone Park's latest initiative is offering small grants to help students get more serious about drones by bringing them closer to a key certification.
Date: Jan 25, 2021 -
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Working through challenges of virtual experiential learning leads to lessons learned , articleStudents in the University Libraries' Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations program have successfully transitioned to all virtual work while learning new collaboration skills, time management practices, and resiliency along the way.
Date: Jan 25, 2021 -
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Chemical Engineering Chem-E-Car Team wins international competition , articleThe team qualified for the national competition, held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions, by winning the Mid-Atlantic regional competition in early October. Teams from around the world showcased their designs online and live-streamed their competition runs from their home universities.
Date: Jan 20, 2021 -
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Academic performance in fall 2020 achieved through resiliency of students, faculty , articleFaculty, students, and university administrators are continuing to work closely together to position students for academic success in the midst of the pandemic.
Date: Jan 14, 2021 -
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Fralin scientists uncover mechanisms that wire the brain’s cerebral cortex , articleA research team led by Michael Fox, a professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has identified the type of brain cell that produces collagen 19, a protein that is crucial for the formation of inhibitory circuits in the brain.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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Alumnus David Mackanic named to the Forbes '30 under 30' list , articleMackanic '15 was a featured honoree in the Energy category, recognizing his impact on the business and science worlds.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Class of 2020: Rowan Wooldridge translates complex research into meaning , articleA biochemistry major graduating this fall with a minor in philosophy, Wooldridge was one of three recipients of the inaugural Undergraduate Research Excellence Award.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Leaping lemurs and hidden hellbenders: Class of 2020 graduates get up close to wildlife , articleGiovanni Walters and Margot Breiner each got valuable hands-on experience outside the classroom while to completing their degrees in wildlife conservation.
Date: Dec 08, 2020 -
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Hume Center, Diplomacy Lab to support future student opportunities with the U.S Department of State , articleThe Ted and Karyn Hume Center for National Security and Technology collaborates with Virginia Tech's Diplomacy Lab to fund mentorship and increase the amount of students able to present National Security related research to State Department officials in a post-COVID-19 setting.
Date: Nov 30, 2020 -
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Computer science welcomes eight new faculty members , articleEight new faculty have joined the Department of Computer Science this year, bringing the total number of faculty to nearly 60 at campuses in Blacksburg and the greater Washington, D.C., metro area. In addition, five faculty members have accepted offers with start dates in 2021.
Date: Nov 25, 2020
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