Real World Research Expertise
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By sharing their insights, Virginia Tech researchers are helping you better understand today and how to prepare for tomorrow.
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Experts available: Israel, Hamas exchange hostages, government shutdown, campaign ads, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the government shutdown, exchange of hostages between Israel and Hamas, political ads, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Political expert on the proliferation of negative campaign ads , articleAs election day approaches, it may well seem to Virginians that negative ads are flooding the airwaves. In fact, the statewide elections this year are on track to break new records in spending on political advertising. Political communications expert Cayce Myers shared his analysis of the motivations both sides have to frame their opponents in negative terms.
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How ancient traditions shaped today’s Halloween , articleToday’s Halloween originated from early Pagan and Celtic traditions involving costumes and feasts, says Jennifer Nardine of University Libraries. Monsters, spirits, and fairies were believed to come out on the night of Oct. 31.
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It’s peak migration season — a dangerous time for birds. Here’s how you can help. , articleVirginia Tech experts Dana Hawley and Ashley Dayer explain the threats birds face during migration, and what we can do to help them get where they are going.
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Experts available: Federal government shutdown, Israel-Hamas negotiations, National Guard, World Mental Health Day, more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown, the expected negotiations between Israel and Hamas, President Trump's deployment of the National Guard, World Mental Health Day, the rebranding of MSNBC, public transit research and more.
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Experts available: Government shutdown, Trump-Netanyahu meeting, political violence, Taylor Swift, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the looming government shutdown, President Trump's meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, the rise in political violence, impacts around Taylor Swift's upcoming album release, and more.
