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College of Natural Resources and Environment Dean Paul Winistorfer to retire , articleWinistorfer, himself a first-generation student, fostered a culture of forward-looking innovation in the college, creating successful degree programs and student initiatives while emphasizing the college’s research portfolio.
Date: Sep 20, 2024 -
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Researchers seek to better understand population mobility in the Indo-Pacific , articleA research team led by Anamaria Bukvic in the Department of Geography received a $2 million grant from the Department of Defense to evaluate how efforts to adapt to climate change affects population mobility in coastal areas in the Indo-Pacific.
Date: Sep 09, 2024 -
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Max Esterhuizen named College of Natural Resources and Environment director of communications and marketing , articleEsterhuizen ’12 will lead the planning and execution of a comprehensive strategic communications and marketing plan for the college that aligns with and advances universitywide strategic goals and initiatives.
Date: Sep 05, 2024 -
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Alumnus plants his flag in a growing sport , articleKyle Bailey, who hosts a highly rated sports radio show in Charlotte, was chosen to be the play-by-play voice for USA Football’s top international flag football event in mid-July. The Christiansburg native spent a week in Los Angeles broadcasting USA Football’s “Week at The One,” a series of elite flag football competitions
Date: Aug 15, 2024 -
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Natural resources in an urbanizing world , articleThe College of Natural Resources and Environment is leveraging research in natural resources to shape the cities of tomorrow.
Date: Aug 07, 2024 -
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Tradition meets transformation for Maasai women , articleA new study by Virginia Tech Associate Professor Tim Baird reveals that a changing Africa is creating avenues of empowerment for Maasai women.
Date: Aug 02, 2024 -
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Hurricane experts available to discuss storms, emergency preparation, disaster response, and recovery , articleVirginia Tech has experts available to speak on topics surrounding the 2024 hurricane season including the increase in severe storms, coastal flooding risks, flooding prediction models, disaster resilience, storm preparation, and response. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
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Researcher supports Indigenous communities in finding accessible solutions to global problems , articleEranga Galappaththi has dedicated more than 10 years to studying the social dimensions of human-nature systems, particularly within 11 Indigenous communities in Sri Lanka and the Canadian Arctic, examining their responses to various natural and human-made problems.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech leads international collaboration to enhance infrastructure resilience in India , articleThe Center for International Research, Education, and Development has assembled a transdisciplinary team from Blacksburg and India to develop a new generation of infrastructure professionals.
Date: Jul 02, 2024 -
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New lectureship will spotlight natural resources and the environment , articleThe Dr. John F. Hosner Distinguished Lecture Endowment will bring leading voices to the College of Natural Resources and Environment while honoring the legacy of the college's honorary founding dean.
Date: Jun 27, 2024 -
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Forecasting a future in weather , articleThe Meteorology Club, which connects students to weather science and technology, is the Outstanding Student Organization for 2024.
Date: May 31, 2024 -
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Doppler data meets the green screen , articleClass of 2024 graduate Edward Shaw III reflects on learning the tricks of the meteorology trade as an intern with NBC’s Weather and Climate Unit.
Date: May 16, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech professor introduces new approach to human-environment interconnection , articleAssociate Professor Tim Baird’s exploration of social networks in northern Tanzania is supporting his research and observations in the Creativity and Innovation District and helping him envision a new field of study.
Date: May 09, 2024 -
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Experts available: Trump trial, Starliner launch, 'The Fall Guy', Olympics and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: May 06, 2024 -
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Experts for 2024 Paris Summer Olympics , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews surrounding a variety of topics and research ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
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Should chatbots chime in on climate change? , articleAn interdisciplinary research team tested ChatGPTs accuracy talking about three climate change-related hazards – tropical storms, floods, and droughts – in 191 countries.
Date: Apr 30, 2024 -
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Experts available to discuss 2024 U.S. Presidential raceVirginia Tech has experts available to speak on topics surrounding the 2024 November Presidential election including the campaigns, issues such as abortion and climate changes, campaign finance, disinformation, election security, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
Video ItemWeather station installation , video
Dave Carroll '84, Instructor of Meteorology, and students in the College of Natural Resources and Environment install a weather station on top of Apple Orchard Mountain. The hands-on experience provides students with key skills and provides data on atmospheric conditions around the tallest mountain in the central Blue Ridge.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
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Five Graduate School Diversity Scholars will share their work during Graduate Education Week , articleDiversity Scholars specialize in and advocate for the awareness, knowledge, and skills associated with inclusion and diversity in the Graduate School and the greater community. This year’s scholars will share their work at noon Thursday, March 28.
Date: Mar 21, 2024 -
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On top of the world , articleAlexis George ’22 monitors some of the most extreme weather in the world at the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire.
Date: Mar 15, 2024
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