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World-class research from a top-ranked university. We are #VTReseach at @virginia_tech. Located in Blacksburg, Roanoke, and Washington, D.C. 🔬🧪
Blacksburg, Virginia
Joined October 2009
From the medicine we take to the roads we travel; @virginia_tech research is embedded in everyday life. See how Hokie researchers are pushing boundaries, solving real-world problems, and driving impact that reaches communities across the commonwealth and beyond.
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Despite federal grant cuts, Virginia Tech continues to advance its research mission – expanding state, industry, and philanthropic partnerships and staying on pace for its $600M goal by 2029. https://t.co/fEE9oTf5JX
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Virginia Tech has passed targets for research spending, but in what one official calls an “increasingly unpredictable” federal funding climate, the university might ask for more money from state, c…
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Great story by our own Kelly Izlar on the work of Kyle Dahlin, Lauren Childs, and Michael Robert. @VTMathematics @VT_Science
https://t.co/OwUaGZxMRo via @physorg_com
phys.org
The wispy shadow at the corner of your eye emitted a high-pitched whine. It grew louder. You were chosen.
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Dr. Young‑Teck Kim and the team at the Sustainable Packaging Materials Lab were just featured in a VT News article: “Spray-coated bioplastics offer scalable, sustainable paper packaging.” Read more: https://t.co/rsxpTTgjkB
#VT #SBIO #ExperientialLearning #VTPackaging
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Sinking land is quietly destabilizing urban infrastructure in India’s largest cities, putting thousands of buildings and millions of people at risk, according to #VirginiaTech scientists. https://t.co/bAo8fGjBcx
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Research published in Nature Sustainability highlights urgent need for adaptation as sinking land threatens millions in India.
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Shaily Patel of @VT_LiberalArts says our spooky tales are also telling a lot about us. She joined 'Curious Conversations' to break down the layers of cultural significance related to ghost stories just in time for Halloween. The full episode: https://t.co/aLJvGAnHFC
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New #VirginiaTech Helmet Lab ratings just dropped. 🙌 Seven years after a deadly bridge collapse inspired a call for change, the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has released the first-ever safety ratings for construction helmets. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/zOYuGcWtCR
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What's the significance of ghost stories and attractions' roots in real events? Shaily Patel of @VT_LiberalArts joined 'Curious Conversations' to chat about what these supernatural tales can teach us. The full episode: https://t.co/aLJvGAofva
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As suicide and overdose attempts among teens continue to rise, researchers at @vtcsom are uncovering insights that could help families protect their children before a crisis occurs. 🧡 Read more via @CBSNews:
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A new study from researchers at Virginia Tech shows nighttime screen use and easy access to over-the-counter medicines are linked to teen suicide attempts.
10-year-old Autumn Bushman of Salem, Virginia, died by suicide after years of bullying, much of it online. Her mother hopes sharing her story, and new research linking nighttime screen use to teen suicide, will help save others.
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In two separate studies, #VirginiaTech researchers identified age-related molecular changes in the brain and adjusted them to improve memory. 🧠https://t.co/p3XyUvdQPU
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In two separate studies, Virginia Tech researchers identified age-related molecular changes in the brain and adjusted them to improve memory.
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Have you heard about the dentist who decided to become a quantum physicist? 🤔 That’s not a joke. He’s a #VirginiaTech graduate student. Seven years ago, he was an oral surgeon and faculty member in dental medicine at Cairo University in Egypt. https://t.co/OKoHufT3AE
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Headspinningly complex quantum advances are taking place in the Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering, which is dedicated to understanding the physics of quantum systems and how...
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To biomedical engineer Jennifer Munson, the liquid movements within the brain hold powerful clues about how disease takes hold — and how healing might begin. Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/YAbmg5Th76
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To biomedical engineer Jennifer Munson, the liquid movements within the brain hold powerful clues about how disease takes hold — and how healing might begin.
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Very proud of the @Virginia_Tech Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering! @see_quantum @VTPhysics @VT_Science
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Headspinningly complex quantum advances are taking place in the Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering, which is dedicated to understanding the physics of quantum systems and how...
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What's the connection between sleep, time of day, and the negative impacts of screens? Abhishek Reddy of @vtcsom joined 'Curious Conversations' to talk about his study at the intersection of these topics and adolescent suicide. The full episode: https://t.co/7cICINeIeS
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Abhishek Reddy of @vtcsom joined “Curious Conversations” to talk about the connection between screen time and time of day and the suicide risk of adolescents. The full episode: https://t.co/7cICINeapk
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Meet the inaugural Fralin Fabulous Five. 🌎🧬 These researchers are tackling humanity’s biggest challenges, from securing the future of our food system to uncovering new ways to detect and treat Alzheimer’s disease. https://t.co/X3QHcfBwfA
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Joshua Drake, Nisha Duggal, Daniel English, Bryan Hsu, and Courtney Leisner were recognized for exemplifying the power of interdisciplinary research to address humanity’s greatest challenges.
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Webster Santos of @VT_Science joined "Curious Conversations" to talk about the drug discovery process, the Virginia Tech Center for Drug Discovery in @FralinLifeSci, and the potential for a new weight-loss drug. The full conversation: https://t.co/KvjHM37T24
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Honored to be among the 2025 class of Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Enormous thanks to colleagues and Lilab members throughout the years working together on innate memory dynamics in health and disease. https://t.co/6hQP6kBhbT
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The new members are Cayelan Carey, William "Bill" Hopkins, Liwu Li, Hesham Rakha, and Julie Ross.
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Most people know plants need light to grow, but Mike Evans of @VTCals shared how its more complex than one might think. He shined the light (pun intended) on controlled environment agriculture during this week's episode of 'Curious Conversations'. https://t.co/QlcfQkUGzP
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How is controlled environment agriculture impacting your grocery shopping? Mike Evans of @VTCals joined 'Curious Conversations' to talk about that and more related to this method of farming. The full episode: https://t.co/QlcfQkU8Kh
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What's the benefit of studying a diversity of lakes? Cayelan Carey of @VT_Science and @FralinLifeSci joined 'Curious Conversations' to chat about this and more. The full episode: https://t.co/hWOcDxqoQA
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