STUDENT REFLECTIONS FROM THE 2018 VT ECUADOR STUDY ABROAD TRIP
On a hot and humid day, on a scheduled hike in the lowlands of the Amazon forest, we hopped out of our canoe and started on what we thought was originally just a day hike. Within minutes we hear this deep, low-pitched booming call in the distance instantaneously recognized to be the call of a red howler monkey. Our Huarani guide Ramon immediately picks up pace and with one swift ...
In today’s competitive research environment, developing an innovative and compelling project that makes an impact is more important than ever.
Whether focusing on issues of obesity prevention, improved decision-making about the built environment, or the effects of role models in reducing educational inequalities, researchers must demonstrate the merit of their ideas and a strong track record to secure external funding to move their research agendas forward.
The mission of ...
In today’s competitive research environment, developing an innovative and compelling project that makes an impact is more important than ever.
Whether focusing on issues of obesity prevention, improved decision-making about the built environment, or the effects of role models in reducing educational inequalities, researchers must demonstrate the merit of their ideas and a strong track record to secure external funding to move their research agendas forward.
The mission of ...
—By Emily Myers, PhD student of Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, & Exercise and Water IGEP of Virginia Tech. Inspired by Virginia Tech Life Science Seminar, “Water Dynamics in Cell Mechanics, Cell Shape and Cell Motility” … Continue reading →
—By Wenchuo Yao, PhD student of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Water IGEP of Virginia Tech. “A person with increasing knowledge and sensory education may derive infinite enjoyment from Wine.” Ernest Hemingway With over … Continue reading →
—By Matthew Blair, PhD student of Civil & Environmental Engineering As an engineer, scientist, and water using citizen, I prefer the terms direct potable reuse, indirect potable reuse, recycled water, and reclaimed water to describe … Continue reading →
—-By Qishen Huang, PhD student of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Water IGEP of Virginia Tech. Imagine the scene we are customers browsing in a wholesale club, and suddenly a decent and fancy glass bottle … Continue reading →
Greetings from the cloud forest!! We completed the first leg of our adventure in the lowland Amazon rainforest. Toucans, tarantulas, hoatzins, scarlet macaws, and caiman…just to name a handful of the species we observed in one of the most biodiverse places on earth. The Shiripuno Lodge made us feel at home in the most remote place most folks in our group will ever experience. The rainfall was epic, even by Amazon standards. A lifetime of experiences and stories, and considerable personal growth for students ...
BY LINDSEY HAUGH | MAY 24, 2018
Peter Vikesland, professor of the civil and environmental engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been named the Nick Prillaman Professor in Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The professorship was established in 1986 by Prillaman, a member of the Class of 1949 who majored in chemical engineering. The professorship recognizes teaching and research excellence in the College of Engineering ...
