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Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University
is a major research and doctoral-granting university. Virginia Tech
ranks in the top 15 in research expenditures among institutions
without a human medical facility, and is 30th in the nation in numbers
of doctoral degrees granted. The university offers 76 master's and
61 doctoral degree programs in eight colleges -- Agriculture
and Life Sciences,Architecture
and Urban Studies, Arts and
Sciences, Business, Engineering,
Forestry and Wildlife Resources,
Human Resources and Education,
and Veterinary Medicine
-- with additional opportunities in the interdisciplinary
research centers. Research that crosses disciplines is a tradition
and strength at Virginia Tech. Areas of focus include biotechnology,
communication and information technology, environmental sciences,
materials, and transportation.
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 Examples
of Research at Virginia Tech
Technology
can help perpetuate surviving Native American languages
Before Columbus arrived in North America, there were 2,000 indigenous
languages spoken here. Computer technology that can present the
languages through audio, video, the written word, graphics, and
other methods can help perpetuate the remaining 200 languages.
Researchers study the impact
of fires on children
Virginia Tech psychologists are developing treatment programs for
disaster victims. The work has already resulted in an intervention
strategy that helps children and others respond to emergencies,
such as by dialing for help, performing CPR, or refusing drugs.
 Biotechnology
to control stray cats
From 30 to 60 million stray cats roam the United States, wreaking
havoc on the songbird population and spreading disease. It may someday
be possible to easily, relatively cheaply, and humanely control
the birth rates of feral cats. Researchers in the Virginia-Maryland
Regional College of Veterinary Medicine propose using biotechnology
to control stray cats.
Virginia Tech telescope maps
the galaxy
Astrophysicists at Virginia Tech are among very few scientists looking
at the warm gas that makes up 25 percent of the material between
the stars in our galaxy. Their results impact our understanding
of the workings of our galaxy and the origin of our universe.
Sensor
detects pathogens and chemicals at incredibly small levels
To detect weaponizable biological agents, a sensor must be able
to identify a pathogen at a measurement of parts per trillion. Gulf
War technology only measured to parts per billion. Now, a novel
sensor developed by engineering faculty members has shown results
20 times more powerful.
Computer
chips off the old block In
the near future, the printed circuit boards (PCBs) on which computer
chips are mounted will be kinder to the environment.
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Virginia Tech is located
in Blacksburg, in beautiful Southwest Virginia, and has campuses
in several cities. Learn more about the university and its programs
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