BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Carrie Fearer joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about forest health in the wake of natural disasters. She explained how storms and disturbances affect forest ecosystems, the importance of human interaction in promoting healthy forests, and the opportunities for restoration following catastrophic events. She also emphasized the significance of native species and the role of decomposition in maintaining  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The legacy of a family of engineers is a unique one. The common thread of learning how things work requires more than handing down a set of wrenches it means passing on a curiosity that motivates the need to discover new answers. For John Thomas Bobbitt IV '24, his father, John Thomas Bobbitt III '91, and his father, John Thomas "Tom" Bobbitt '67, the love for mechanical engineering started with a love for cars. The past  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * In a presentation tied to 'Tales of Koehler Hollow,' Christopher A. Brooks and Naomi Hodge-Muse trace a rich tradition in rural Virginia. * * * By Dina Weinstein A Virginia Commonwealth University professor and his latest book's co-author, whose family is at the heart of the story, highlighted in a recent public session the grit and richness of the Black experience in Appalachia. Christopher A.  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: With expertise in plant pathology, entomology, and molecular biology, Shirin Parizad is well-equipped to address the challenges posed by vector-borne plant viruses in agricultural fields. While obtaining her Ph.D. in plant pathology from the University of Tehran, she realized that understanding insect vectors or how insects transmit disease is critical for minimizing the transmission of plant viruses in crops. After dec  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The 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. Thanksgiving Story Ideas Holiday travel without the headache When is the best time to hit the road? How do you avoid the congestion and traffic snarls that come with millions traveling for Thanksgiving? Transportation infras  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on Nov. 18, 2024: * * * Hello Team FCPS, What another fantastic FCPS week!! There continue to be so many exciting activities going on all across this amazing division. It reminds me to be so grateful for all that we have here and not to take for granted the special experience we have each and every day. It also reminds me to be mindful of so many places in t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Scientific progress often follows a prolonged path, but bioentrepreneur Samy Lamouille believes his dedication toward this pursuit will ultimately pay off for brain cancer patients. Acomhal Research Inc. is a biotech startup that Lamouille and co-founder Rob Gourdie spun out of their research at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in 2016. The company, dedicated to providing novel therapeutic approaches to p  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Nobody enjoys sitting in traffic, especially during the holidays. Hesham Rakha, director for the Center for Sustainable Mobility at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, said if you are going to avoid traffic when traveling for Thanksgiving and Christmas, "you're going to have to make some sacrifices." "You have to choose temporal times where people don't want to travel," Rakha said. "Play the devil's advocate to t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2024: * * * Tsui, founder and president of EAT Restaurant Partners, will address the university's newest graduates at the Dec. 14 ceremony. * * * By Mike Porter Chris Tsui, founder and president of EAT Restaurant Partners, will be the featured speaker at Virginia Commonwealth University's December commencement. Tsui came to the United States at a young age, and his parents settled in Richm  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * A pact with her son and an enduring commitment to environmental stewardship propelled her VCU journey. * * * By William Lineberry, University College & Honors College Leslie Jarvis is not afraid of a challenge. Running a small business, pursuing college as an adult learner, advocating for policy change - she does not shy away. Jarvis will graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University this fall  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Over 45 military spouses from across the D.C. area converged for an intensive two-day career development workshop on Oct. 3 and 4 at the Virginia Tech Research Center Arlington. Northern Virginia Amplify, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes program, was the first-ever event hosted by the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus' Boeing Center for Veteran Transition and Military Families. Amplify  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: "Ok, so it was TOTALLY worth it." The above came via text from Virginia Tech biologist Julie Allen from the G20 Social Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, just minutes after learning that her team earned the grand prize for XPRIZE Rainforest. Allen's team received $5 million for its ability to autonomously survey 100 hectares of tropical rainforest in 24 hours and produce the most impactful real-time insights within 48 ho  more