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We are the Virginia Tech College of Science. We educate future science leaders. Study Science. Do Science. #whatsyourscience
Blacksburg, VA
Joined June 2009
Recent analysis from @vtgeosciences Manoochehr Shirzaei on how rapid analysis using remote sensing and AI demonstrates how modern technology can be harnessed to guide emergency response and understand the scope of a disaster almost immediately.
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As below, so above. The Earth's surface mirrors its deep, tectonic processes. D. Sarah Stamps in @vtgeosciences received a @NSF grant to learn more by studying the unusually hot mantle rocks beneath the East African Rift System. Kenya Rift Valley from Samburu, Kenya Sarah Stamps.
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Here at #virginiatech you can see lectures come to life. 🌱🦠 #whatsyourscience.
#Hokies in Virginia’s only undergraduate microbiology degree program took their microbial physiology class to the Duck Pond to explore methane-producing archaea in action. 🌱
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Ever heard of a 166-mile-long RIVER wave? Using satellite, #VirginiaTech researchers measured one this long coming down the Colorado River. @vtgeosciences. Read the article: #whatsyourscience.
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Our very own Dean @KevinTPitts and Senior Research Associate Esra Barlas Yücel were part of the global research group from @Fermilab who served up the world's most precise measurement of the muon magnetic anomaly. #whatsyourscience #virginiatech.
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Phages - viruses that infect bacteria - are drawing a lot of interest with the rise of antibiotic resistance. Bryan Hsu shared why this is, as well as what we do and don't know about them, on "Curious Conversations." 🎙️ Listen to the full episode:
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Fishtory in the making ⬇️.
#VirginiaTech research revealed nature’s best jaw for hunting fast fish. 🐟. This extinct fish species shows similarities to modern predators, suggesting some traits evolved multiple times and stayed consistent for millions of years. Read more➡️
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RSVP for the @VT_Econ happy hour tomorrow night! Class of 2025, join us as brand new alumni 👏 RSVP:
📢 Attention VT Econ Alumni & Friends in the DC Area!. Join us for the Economics Dept.'s Alumni & Friends Happy Hour on May 21 in Arlington, VA. Connect, reminisce, and network with fellow Hokies! Learn more & RSVP at:
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While teaching with the first edition, Laura Neser kept detailed records and feedback, which helped shape the second edition. @vtgeosciences #whatsyourscience.
When #VirginiaTech instructor Laura Neser adapted an open Earth science textbook for her students, she didn’t expect it to go global. 🌍📘. Now in its second edition, Introduction to Earth Science is being used in classrooms worldwide.
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Don't wait Hokies, get there early!.
WEATHER UPDATE - 2:30 P.M. Due to severe weather approaching, doors will open immediately for the College of Science ceremony scheduled for 4 p.m. in Cassell Coliseum. Graduates & their guests are encouraged to arrive as soon as possible. Ceremony will begin at 4 p.m.
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The COS ceremonies for this afternoon have moved indoors to Cassell.
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We’re delighted to honor these alumni, who stand out for their leadership, service, and on-going support.
#VirginiaTech will recognize four distinguished individuals during University Commencement for their outstanding contributions to the university and communities. Learn more. ⬇️
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RT @vtnews: New research from #VirginiaTech reveals that 28 major U.S. cities, including New York, Dallas, and Seattle, are sinking by 2-10….
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RT @virginia_tech: #VirginiaTech research is helping us better understand how viruses work and survive. 🦠. Researchers found a hidden virus….
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The collaboration between neuroscience students and the corps addresses a critical need: understanding and mitigating the impacts of military stressors on cognitive function and training. #whatsyourscience.
A #VirginiaTech course brings neuroscience students and @VTCorpsofCadets together to explore how military stress impacts the brain and how to address it. 🧠.
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Congratulations to our College of Science Outstanding Senior, Stephen Argauer! Read more: @vtchemdept. #vt25 #whatsyourscience
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RT @virginia_tech: It's #HokieGrad week! 🥹🎓. Parking information, prohibited items list, bag policies, & more ➡️ h….
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Fishtory repeats itself. New fossil evidence from @vtgeosciences shows how different species of predatory fish independently evolved similar jaw structure millions of years apart. Come hear more about this research on 5/8 @vt_innovation RSVP:
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RT @vtnews: Peanut butter and jelly. Salt and pepper. Bacteria and… viruses? 🦠. #VirginiaTech biologist Bryan Hsu’s team uncovered how bact….
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