New committee, subcommittee assignments for Connolly, Wexton
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Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) has been named chairman of the powerful House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations.
Search Results for Virginia Tech research
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Cooperative Extension associate ignites students’ interest in science, protecting water supplies
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In his book, “The Tipping Point,” Malcolm Gladwell coined the term “connector,” referring to “a handful of people with a truly extraordinary knack [… for] making friends and acquaintances.”
Poverty of Imagination: What keeps us down
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Democrats, in our coffee shops, scooting around town in our hybrids listening to NPR, over local-sourced dinners with our foodie friends, find ourselves at an uncharacteristic loss for words when forced to confront the uncomfortable reality.
Blockchain boot camp prepares students for work with emerging software platforms
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Virginia Tech students will have a unique opportunity to participate in a blockchain boot camp on Saturday, Jan. 26, on Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus.
High schoolers see the road from a truck driver’s point of view
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Almost 80 percent of tractor-trailer crashes and near crashes are caused by someone driving a car. Occupants in the car often do not survive, accounting for four out of every five fatalities in this type of collision.
Girl Scout Cookie booth sales start this weekend
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This year’s Girl Scout Cookie Sale program includes a brand new cookie. Caramel Chocolate Chip, will join the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie season lineup, as a gluten-free offering this year.
Advancing Diversity Workshop holds 16th annual meeting on Jan. 15
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The 16th annual Advancing Diversity Workshop takes place Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Latham Ballroom Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center.
Resolutions 2019: Five habits for a healthier lifestyle
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The most commonly expressed New Year’s resolution usually involves eating healthier, exercising more and losing weight.
Cancer treatment: Bacteria-based drug delivery system that outperforms conventional methods
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An interdisciplinary team of three Virginia Tech faculty members affiliated with the Macromolecules Innovation Institute has created a drug delivery system that could radically expand cancer treatment options.
President signs compromise Farm Bill that legalizes industrial hemp production
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President Trump signed into law a compromise package that includes Virginia priorities championed by U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA).
