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Hokie Camp provides novel entry to college life

The first-year camp is Virginia Tech's latest addition to an extensive program to help new students make the transition.

Researchers explore the mysterious heart of the sun

In an underground cavern near the Blacksburg campus, Virginia Tech scientists are making new discoveries in particle physics.

Researchers probe mystery of mosquito immunity

The eyes of a genetically altered mosquito change color to signal the functional status of the mosquito’s immune system.

Project helps kids see reality in scientific concepts

Phoebe's Field is using global expertise to help students create real understanding of concepts like force fields.

Novel application promises cleaner waters

A new approach to controlling water pollutants offers to help qualify officials from having to play the guessing game.

Research connects emotion and cognition development

Researchers are discovering new details about how the brain becomes more specialized and efficient as it develops.

Giving a bird's-eye view of the state trail system

Researchers and graduate students are creating Virginia's first digital database of bike and pedestrian trails.

Finer global savvy at heart of international program

Virginia Tech is sending faculty and students abroad to work with European colleagues and extend international connections.

Civic-minded center blends service and scholastics

Students and faculty are helping immigrants transition to new lives and concurrently shaping a new way to teach and learn.

New housing community to raise diversity awareness

MOSAIC, a new intercultural residence hall living environment, embraces all aspects of diversity and social justice.

Researcher turns feathers into biodegradable plastics

This eco-friendly solution to a growing waste problem could lead to big savings for both the industry and the consumer.

Center tackles ongoing conservation challenges

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Researchers turn feathers into biodegradable plastics

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Wired for motion

Electronic fabric weaving in Virginia Tech labs could lead to a future in which we wear our computers.

The battle against deadly diseases gets personal

Researchers are using emerging research and new technology to individually tailor the fight against serious illnesses.

Partnering with community to foster better health

The School of Education offers useful services and the nation's first online master's program in Health Promotion.

Opportunity: When demand exceeds supply

Pamplin College has launched a fast-track program to address a business-Ph.D faculty shortage in finance and marketing.