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Article ItemIncreased demand, tighter supplies driving upsurge in gasoline prices, says Virginia Tech economist , article
“Oil producers have been assuming for months that consumers expect gas prices to rise once we come out of hibernation, so they fear little push-back for fulfilling expectations,” said Virginia Tech economist Mike Ellerbrock.
Date: Mar 18, 2021 -
Article ItemVigilance crucial, despite positive momentum , article
During a virtual town hall on March 18, Virginia Tech President Tim Sands was joined by Rachel Holloway, vice provost for undergraduate academic affairs, and Frank Shushok, vice president for student affairs, to discuss plans for the rest of the spring semester and into the fall.
Date: Mar 18, 2021 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech prepares for a fully in-person fall semester , article
The first visible sign of the university’s goal for a fully in-person fall experience will be seen on March 24, when students will begin to select courses through course request.
Date: Mar 18, 2021 -
Article ItemMedical student’s research offers insight into neural changes caused by parasitic infection , article
Michael Shlossman, a fourth-year student at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, researched Toxoplasma and its effect on alterations in four areas of the brain. His research focused on dopamine, a neurotransmitter made in the body and used to send messages between nerve cells.
Date: Mar 18, 2021 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech launches Translational Plant Sciences Center , article
There is a pressing need for research to promote safe, sustainable production of food, feed, and fiber. To meet this need, Virginia Tech has created the Translational Plant Sciences Center, which will focus on the development and translation of basic plant research discoveries into technologies and practices that improve agriculture.
Date: Mar 18, 2021 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech joins Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance to boost research efforts , article
The alliance is a rapidly growing hub of quantum technology research, development, innovation, and education led by the University of Maryland. Vito Scarola, an associate professor in the Department of Physics, led the effort for Virginia Tech to join the MQA.
Date: Mar 18, 2021 -
Article ItemAmy Pruden named 2020 International Environmental Award winner , article
Award recipients are typically identified as individuals who have made highly recognized and important contributions in the environmental field in the pursuit of sustainability.
Date: Mar 18, 2021 -
Article ItemViswanath Venkatesh named Verizon Professor , article
Venkatesh has published more than 100 journal articles in fields that include human-computer interaction, information systems, and organizational behavior and is also among the most widely cited scholars.
Date: Mar 18, 2021 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech is planning to hold multiple in-person commencement ceremonies , article
New state guidelines released Wednesday and feedback from the Class of 2021 are informing the format of in-person celebrations. Multiple events will be held to allow individual graduates to be recognized in front of a limited number of guests. An online ceremony will also be held.
Date: Mar 18, 2021 -
Article ItemA message from President Tim Sands and Vice President Menah Pratt-Clarke , article
In cities across America, there has been a recent, disturbing surge in random, unprovoked violence and harassment targeted toward the Asian community. The murder of eight people, including six of Asian descent, in Georgia this week has heightened concerns that such tragedies may continue to escalate.
Date: Mar 18, 2021
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