Jerry Carter: The Buzz Williams Fan Club
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Someone needs to find me an application and quick. I want to join the Buzz Williams Fan Club, maybe take a seat on the board!
Search Results for Virginia Tech research
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Battelle support for education in Charlottesville grows with donations, broadening purpose
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Battelle sees a direct corollary between early science education and workforce development in Charlottesville. That’s why its charitable giving spans from support for preschoolers to middle-schoolers and—through scholarships— to students on the cusp their of professional science careers.
More study needed to clarify impact of cellulose nanocrystals on human health
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Are cellulose nanocrystals harmful to human health? The answer might depend on the route of exposure, according to a review of the literature by a Virginia Tech scientist, but there have been few studies and many questions remain.
Local governments in Shenandoah Valley target hidden sources of water pollution
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Through a project funded by the Virginia Environmental Endowment, several local governments in the Shenandoah Valley have been improving their capabilities to detect and eliminate sources of water pollution that are hidden from view, known as illicit discharges, which research suggests can contribute significantly to impairments of streams and rivers.
Go For It! to provide financial support to VCU student entrepreneurs
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A new program at Virginia Commonwealth University will provide financial support to entrepreneurial students who have promising business ideas and the ambition to launch their own companies.
New discovery about beliefs could prove a useful tool in addiction treatment
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Two identical cigarettes led to a discovery by scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute. Study participants inhaled nicotine, yet they showed significantly different brain activity. Why the difference? Some subjects were told their cigarettes were nicotine free.
CIT announces chief executive officer to step down
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The Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) announced today that after a successful tenure that transformed the state-chartered non-profit, President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Jobse will resign at year-end to return to the private sector.
Conference celebrates, promotes female success in computer fields
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A career and college fair, workshops on various computer-related topics and keynote addresses by women who have had success in computer fields will all be part of the 2015 Capital Region Celebration of Women in Computing at James Madison University.
House of Delegates passes conference report to amend 2014-2016 biennial budget
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The Virginia House of Delegates voted Thursday to approve the conference report to amend the 2014-2016 biennial budget, sending the amendments to the desk of Governor Terry McAuliffe for his signature.
Curb your enthusiasm: UVA football season tickets on sale March 2
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Season tickets for Virginia’s 2015 seven-game home schedule will be on sale for renewals and new buyers beginning Monday, March 2. The priority ordering deadline is Thursday, April 30.
