Virginia Tech Scholar of the Week
The Office of the Vice President for Research recognizes music Professor Vernon Burnsed, who studies the effects of expressive performance on student response and achievement in music education.
Burnsed's research investigates when children first perceive the expressive properties of tempo and dynamic modulation in music and how this perception affects their preference for music.
He directs the Virginia Tech String Project, created to help train tomorrow's instructors by bringing string education to musically under-served communities in Southwest Virginia.
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Nominate a Scholar of the Week
The goals of the Scholar of the Week are to recognize individuals while also telling people about research and scholarly activities at the university.
Recognition is based on research and/or scholarship.
Please nominate individuals — not teams, groups, or more than one person.
Please provide a sentence describing the research, scholarship, or creative work in non-technical, generally accessible language. A second sentence with an example or application is helpful.
Send nominations to: Susan Trulove, Communication Manager, Office of the Vice President for Research. Feel free to call or e-mail Susan if you have questions. 540/231-5646.