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Discovery@Virginia Tech


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Delve into the cutting-edge research at Virginia Tech, Virginia’s top research institution. Discovery@Virginia Tech explores the broad scope of research that ranges from history to chemistry and more.
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Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
Professor Reese Voshell explores common North American freshwater invertebrates.
Black Bear Research
Journey into the world of bear research with Virginia Tech Wildlife Professor, Michael Vaughn.
Chimps
Professor of biomedical sciences and pathobiology Taranjit Kaur at Virginia Tech discusses chimpanzee research.
Chocolate Key Cryptography: A Delicious Way to Send Secret Messages
Mathematics and chocolate: what a combination!
Deck Research
Virginia Tech’s Joe Loferski discusses his research and the evolution of house deck safety measures.
Distinguished Faculty Lecture: Charles Bostian
Alumni Distinguished Professor Charles Bostian speaks on modern radio research as part of the Distinguished Faculty Lectures at Virginia Tech.
Distinguished Faculty Lecture: David Kingston
Distinguished Chemistry Professor David Kingston presents 'The Faith of a Scientist' as part of the Distinguished Faculty Lectures at Virginia Tech.
Distinguished Faculty Lecture: Jacqueline Bixler
Professor Jacqueline Bixler discusses 'Icons of 'Mexican-ness' as part of the Virginia Tech Distinguished Faculty Lectures.
Distinguished Faculty Lecture: James I. Robertson, Jr.
James I. Robertson, Jr., Alumni Distinguished Professor of History, explains why the Civil War continues to have relevance today. The Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series features the best of Virginia Tech's teachers and researchers.
Distinguished Faculty Lecture: James McGrath
Chemistry Professor James McGrath discusses advanced materials as part of the Distinguished Faculty Lectures at Virginia Tech.
Distinguished Faculty Lecture: Nikki Giovanni
Renowned poet Nikki Giovanni talks about her relationship with the late Rosa Parks, and her new book for adolescents, 'Rosa”. The Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series features the best of Virginia Tech's teachers and researchers.
Distinguished Faculty Lecture: Robert Bodnar
Professor of Geological Sciences, Robert Bodnar, discusses Virginia Tech's efforts to build a Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) in Southwest Virginia. The Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series features the best of Virginia Tech's teachers and researchers.
Distinguished Faculty Lecture: Rosemary Blieszner
Gerontology Professor Rosemary Blieszner discusses the connection between relationships and good health. The Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series features the best of Virginia Tech's teachers and researchers.
Distinguished Faculty Lecuture: William Snizek
Sociology Professor William Snizek presents 'The Effects of Different Teaching Strategies on Student Outcomes'. The Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series features the best of Virginia Tech's teachers and researchers.
Power Electronics, Energy, and Environment
Using power electronics to produce energy while preserving the environment.
Remarkable Trees of Virginia
Noted garden writer Nancy Ross Hugo teams up with Jeff Kirwan, professor of forestry at Virginia Tech, to discuss their project of locating the many trees that enrich Virginia’s environment and the resulting book, “Remarkable Trees of Virginia.”
Smarter Roads, Smarter Drivers
VT Transportation Institute researches a range of highway scenarios on their state-of-the-art Smart Road.
Sustaining Forest Resources
Forestry Professor Harold Burkhart discusses sustainable forest resources.
Teaching Your Car to Drive: A How-to-Guide for the Quintessential Back-Seat Driver
A discussion of autonomous vehicle development.
The Civil War
James Robertson, Jr. shares history and anecdotes of the Civil War.
To Test or Not To Test
Virginia Tech’s Doris Zallen discusses her book “To Test or Not to Test,” a consumer guide to genetic testing.
 
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