Warner, Kaine applaud Senate appropriations bill
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded Senate passage of bipartisan legislation to fund federal programs.
Search Results for Virginia Tech research
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Kaine introduces Senate bill to address nationwide teacher, principal shortages
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine introduced the Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals (PREP) Act to address teacher and principal shortages, especially in rural communities.
SDDA hosts Dr. Vincent Magnini on Aug. 21
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The Staunton Downtown Development Association welcomes Dr. Vincent Magnini, author and associate professor at Virginia Tech, who will lead a seminar focused on “Delivering Memorable Experiences Downtown” on Aug. 21.
Study identifies possible treatment target for Alzheimer’s, age-related cognitive decline
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Do you know someone afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease? Odds are the answer to that question is yes, since Alzheimer’s is one of the most common age-related disorders in the United States.
Brain discovery could block aging’s terrible toll on the mind
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Aging vessels connecting the brain and the immune system play critical roles in both Alzheimer’s disease and the decline in cognitive ability that comes with time, new research reveals.
Conservation initiatives will continue with new Farm Bill
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Farm bills provide crop insurance and nutritional assistance, but they also play a vital role in helping farmers conserve natural resources.
Some bike helmets protect heads better than others
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Bike helmets have been shown to reduce the risk of head injuries in cycling, but consumers have had little purchasing information until now.
Waynesboro to host Dr. Vincent Magnini for downtown business seminar
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The City of Waynesboro will host Dr. Vincent Magnini, author and associate professor at Virginia Tech, who will lead a seminar focused on “Delivering Memorable Experiences Downtown” on August 20 at 9:00 AM at the Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building.
Forecasting growth of pine trees through first half of 21st century
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The ability to predict weather patterns has helped us make clothing choices and travel plans, and even saved lives. Now, researchers in Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment are using similar predictive methods to forecast the growth of trees.
Engineering students take lifesaving concept to market with help from university environment, donors
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A little seed money and a lot of advice goes a long way for a budding entrepreneur. Take it from the two Hokie engineering student founders of Park & Diamond, a young startup that makes collapsible, sleek bike helmets.
