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Southwest Flight 425 was about 1,000 feet closer to the ground than it should’ve been–we’ll know why soon, expert says , articleA Southwest Airlines flight crew is under investigation after flying dangerously close to the ocean when attempting to land at Tampa International Airport on July 14th. The plane dropped to 150 feet above the water - the height of an average water tower - before accelerating to regain altitude. This is the third time Southwest has had a low-altitude incident this year. Virginia Tech aviation expert Ella Atkins said the fact that the plane diverted safely suggests aircraft controls were functioning properly and weather conditions were a major factor in this incident.
Date: Jul 24, 2024 -
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On Virginia Intern Day, Virginia Tech celebrates being named one of the top employers for interns , articleA new grant will create twice as many opportunities this fall for Hokies to take on professional internships around campus, thanks to Career and Professional Development's Campus internEXP program.
Date: Jul 24, 2024 -
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Summer interns unearth opportunities and skills across departments , articleThis summer, six students from four departments across Virginia Tech are working on interdisciplinary research projects in the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering.
Date: Jul 24, 2024 -
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Off-campus internships build skills while developing talent pipelines for local businesses , articleStudents are gaining practical experience, honing their skills, and finding career opportunities in Southwest Virginia and beyond. Local employers, meanwhile, gain fresh perspectives, access to highly motivated and educated workers and the opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of professionals.
Date: Jul 24, 2024 -
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Alumni leaders of industry spotlight: Jason Snook '00, '02, '05 , articleAfter a career in human-computer interaction focused on customer experience, Snook, director of strategy for Virginia Supportive Housing, shifted professions, following his passion for learning and research to end homelessness in Virginia.
Date: Jul 24, 2024 -
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Innovative modeling aims to curb teen drunken driving fatalities , articleA Virginia Tech researcher has published findings as part of a collaborative grant that is shedding new light on the complex issue of drinking and driving among teens and young adults in the U.S.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 -
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Experts available: Biden ends campaign, potential for first female president, Olympics begin, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including Biden ending his campaign, Harris' potential to be the first female U..S. President, Paris Olympics beginning this week, spotted lanternflies hit their invasive peak, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 -
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Research seeks to transform urban water management , articleThe Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Laboratory is on a mission to treat stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water as a single resource following the Environmental Protection Agency's new limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl, also known as PFAS or forever chemicals, in drinking water.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 -
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Advanced Research Computing’s new CPU system will help Virginia Tech get more science done each day , articleOwl is Advanced Research Computing's newest CPU cluster.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 -
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Retired U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Dwayne R. Edwards to serve as interim commandant , articleEdwards, head of Virginia Tech’s Department of Biological Systems Engineering, will serve as the interim commandant until the arrival of U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William H. Seely III, who has been named the next commandant of the Corps.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 -
Video ItemCollaborative project aims to improve quality of life for rescued canine , video
Zeke Jennette is a second-year veterinary student in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. While seeking assistance with creating a prosthetic device for Holly, a rescue dog, Jennette found e-NABLE at Virginia Tech, a charitable, design-based student organization sponsored by Virginia Tech's Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics program.
Date: Jul 19, 2024 -
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Researchers develop 'organ on a chip' for better drug testing , article$2 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health made it possible to 3D-print synthetic models, which mimic part of the human brain and could replace the use of animals in developing treatments.
Date: Jul 18, 2024 -
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Postpartum depression could be screened at the source , articleAssistant Professor Niyousha Hosseinichimeh, has partnered with physician researchers at Children’s National Hospital to introduce screenings where there aren’t currently resources for adult populations in need: the pediatric emergency department and the neonatal intensive care unit.
Date: Jul 18, 2024 -
General ItemResearch Development Series: Best Practices for Engineering Research Center Proposals
This seminar will address what makes a strong Engineering Research Center concept, essential elements for a successful center, components of a compelling proposal, and resources available at Virginia Tech.
Date: Jul 17, 2024 -
Video ItemEngineering capstone course combines multiple disciplines , video
The Interdisciplinary Capstone (IDC) senior design course pulls from all corners of engineering. Student teams work on projects sponsored by industry, faculty, collegiate competitions, or community/non-profit groups.
Date: Jul 17, 2024 -
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Researcher tackles hidden climate impacts in the soil and air , articleHosein Foroutan, associate professor in civil and environmental engineering, seeks to illuminate overlooked climate impacts through two projects examining mineral dust and soil nitrous oxide.
Date: Jul 16, 2024 -
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Experts: Amazon Prime Day expected to be biggest yet, despite economic concerns , articleAmazon’s highly anticipated 48-hour Prime Day kicks off Tuesday, July 16. Last year, Amazon reported its biggest Prime Day ever, with shoppers purchasing more than 375 million items. That’s up from 300 million in 2022. Experts believe this year will be no different, but with high demand comes an influx in shipment that puts pressure on transportation systems and the environment.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
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Video ItemHigh school students compete in Engineering Olympics at Virginia Tech's Pathways Camp , video
This year at the Pathways Camp, hosted by the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity, high school students participated in their own "Summer Engineering Olympics" where teams of students worked together to create models that competed against each other in each activity. Competitions included: filtration, paper airplanes, catapults, wind turbines, bridges, rubber duck rafts, and lego chariots. The winners were concluded based upon build quality, performance, and how well they followed the rules. Thumbnail by Peter Means.
Date: Jul 12, 2024 -
Video ItemProgram seeks to educate homeowners on the quality of their water , video
The Virginia Household Water Quality Program provides homeowners of private water systems with affordable testing, interpreting those results, and help to deal with maintaining safety. The program is offered in over 70 counties across Virginia, in collaboration with the Virginia Cooperative Extension and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Date: Jul 10, 2024
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