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The why: Tripp Shealy trains engineers to challenge the status quo , articleShealy, a civil engineering professor, combines civil engineering, behavioral science, and brain-imaging technology to help engineers make better decisions in a changing world.
Date: Aug 24, 2026 - -
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Designing tomorrow, today , articleFrom future-focused research to hands-on prototypes, industrial design students are gaining the skills to envision what’s next and create solutions for a rapidly changing world.
Date: Jul 16, 2026 - -
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Nine faculty members receive Fulbright Scholar Awards , articleOver the coming year with their Fulbright awards, the nine will conduct research in aerospace materials, artificial intelligence, environmental health, water resources, plastic pollution, sustainable design, agriculture, and next-generation wireless communications.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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The why: Justin Perkinson uses filmmaking skills to bring research to life , articleHired in 2018 to teach filmmaking and cinematography, Perkinson is using his background in virtual reality, 360-degree video, and other emerging technologies to highlight research endeavors done by professors that not only educate, but also prompt action.
Date: Jun 21, 2026 - -
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Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture receives extension, expands enrollment , articleThe initiative is funded through 2027 and is expanding enrollment in Arkansas and Virginia. The alliance now includes more than 1,800 farms and 475,000 acres and provides financial incentives and technical support to help producers improve soil health, strengthen water retention, and reduce environmental impacts.
Date: Apr 23, 2026 - -
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Turning emotion into architecture , articleAn interactive installation co-designed by Assistant Professor of Architecture Ramtin Haghnazar uses artificial intelligence to translate visitors’ emotions into responsive light and sound.
Date: Mar 30, 2026 - -
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Students design community-centered, flood-resilient landscapes on Virginia’s coast , articleThrough design, research, and community engagement, landscape architecture students reimagined how coastal landscapes can adapt to rising water and evolving needs.
Date: Mar 09, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Brian Romans talks about Antarctic Bottom Water , articleRomans explains Antarctic Bottom Water's significance for global ocean circulation and climate science. He discusses the processes involved in studying ocean currents, the geological records that provide insights into past ocean conditions, and the impact of environmental shifts on these dynamics.
Date: Mar 02, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Marcella Kelly talks about black bears , articleKelly offers insights on black bear populations in Southwest Virginia, the use of genetic sampling to study bear health, the impact of warm winters on their behavior, and how to navigate human-bear interactions.
Date: Nov 10, 2025 - -
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New research shows how farmers can be left dry by rainfall insurance , articleSmall differences in rainfall data and grid size can lead to big discrepancies in insurance payouts, a new study finds, leaving some farmers uncovered.
Date: Oct 31, 2025 - -
Video ItemSenior design team works to restore Wythe County stream , video
Last year, flooding from Hurricane Helene damaged a section of Cripple Creek in Ivanhoe, Virginia. Students in Jon Czuba's Biological Systems Engineering class are working with stream specialists at Trout Unlimited to develop a restoration plan that stabilizes the eroding banks and restores the stream corridor.
Date: Oct 17, 2025 - -
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Students pack a lot in on summer trips to Asia , articleGoing to Sri Lanka and Nepal allows students and faculty members to conduct research and help with community projects that will benefit the people in both developing countries while providing an avenue for students’ individual growth.
Date: Aug 11, 2025 - -
Video ItemLocal dogs sniff out invasive species , video
Local community science is connecting researchers with dog owners who are working to train their pet to sniff out the egg masses of the invasive spotted lanternfly. The goal is to use everyday citizens and their trained dogs to help detect the outbreak of spotted lanternflies in agricultural areas.
Date: Jul 02, 2025 - -
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Biological Systems Engineering: A day in the life , videoSpend a day with Maggie Scarborough, a senior in Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. Previously, she went to Nepal on a study abroad program to help build irrigation canals for a remote village. Between her hobbies and on-campus job, Maggie spends her time working on group projects in Protein Engineering and Senior Design, as well as getting hands-on, interactive experiences in her Field Methods class.
Date: Feb 21, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech’s Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture enrolls 1,300-plus farms in first year of landmark pilot program , articleThe $80 million USDA-funded project — the largest grant in Virginia Tech’s history — provides financial support for farmers in selected counties in four states to implement agricultural practices that protect water, soil, and air.
Date: Jan 07, 2025 - -
Video ItemStudents experience Pack Expo International 2024 in Chicago , video
Students and faculty from the College of Natural Resources and Environment attended the four-day Pack Expo International trade show in Chicago, November 2024, with the support of The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The event featured innovative packaging solutions, seminars on sustainability, and opportunities to connect with industry professionals, providing valuable hands-on experiences. Music by https://www.bensound.com License code: 9LSOW9VSAGK4EGVS
Date: Nov 15, 2024 - -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Guoliang 'Greg' Liu talks about turning old plastic into soap , articleLiu discussed his journey in sustainability and the innovative process of converting plastic waste into soap.
Date: Nov 04, 2024 - -
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Researcher finds nature’s hidden threshold for saltiness in the space where forests meet streams , articleCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences researcher Sally Entrekin is co-leading a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation-funded study of how salinization impacts aquatic and terrestrial life in riparian zones.
Date: Oct 11, 2024 - -
Video ItemBuilding Irrigation Canals in Nepal With the Help of Virginia Tech Engineers , video
This past summer, Biological Systems Engineering and Aerospace Engineering Students at Virginia Tech spent time abroad in Nepal building irrigation systems for the village of Dumba. These canals provide important access to nearby water, making them essential for Dumba's local economy, food production, agriculture, and crop yield.
Date: Sep 06, 2024 - -
Video ItemHollywood-grade face tracking technology comes to University Libraries , video
The Virtual Environments Studio at University Libraries at Virginia Tech has upgraded its capabilities with cutting-edge face tracking technology from Faceware, a leading facial animation and motion capture company. This state-of-the-art system, widely used in major Hollywood productions for both video games and films, is now accessible to the Virginia Tech community.
Date: Sep 03, 2024 -
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