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By sharing their insights, Virginia Tech researchers are helping you better understand today and how to prepare for tomorrow.
Research Expertise
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Expert explains Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic-sized challenge skiing on torn ACL , articleRobin Queen, a Virginia Tech professor of biomedical engineering, explains that, while possible, there are several major challenges Lindsey Vonn must overcome to compete in the Olympics.
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Bad Bunny’s all-Spanish halftime show could redefine Latin music on America’s biggest stage, experts say , articleThis year’s Super Bowl halftime show by Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican rapper and singer, is likely to be historic. That’s because it will be performed solely in Spanish. Craig Arthur, who teaches hip-hop studies and Christopher Campo-Bowen, an assistant professor of musicology in the School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech, share their perspective on his impact and influence.
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Expert explains how two unlikely teams landed Super Bowl berths , articleBefore the season, both the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots were expected to win only 8.5 games, according to Virginia Tech sport media analytics expert Matthew Zimmerman.
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Media Advisory: Nikki Giovanni Immersive Experience Comes to Torpedo Factory , articleSix of poet Nikki Giovanni’s works will be transformed into the “The Nikki Giovanni Immersive Experience” at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria.
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Why brands are willing to pay $8M for 30 seconds of attention during the Super Bowl , articleThe Super Bowl has evolved from a football game into one of the biggest cultural and advertising moments of the year. As Virginia Tech marketing expert Donna Wertalik explains, it’s no longer just about the players on the field, but who or what appears on viewers’ screens during timeouts.
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Experts available: Winter weather, power bills, Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including winter weather, the Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
