@VT_Science

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 Blacksburg, VA
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Joined June 2009
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Virginia Tech Science@VT_ScienceMar 10
Can statistics be a way of thinking rather than a collection of formulas? Yes indeed, says Martha M. Gardner, executive chief consulting engineer for quality and industrial engineering at GE Aerospace. Hear her lecture on March 17th. Learn more: go.vt.edu/umnDi
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Virginia Tech Science@VT_ScienceMar 9
Antarctic bottom water is the densest water mass in the ocean, formed from cold, salty waters sourced from Antarctica. @vt_geosciences 🎙️ Listen to the full episode: brnw.ch/21x0AvD #whatsyourscience
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Virginia Tech Science@VT_ScienceFeb 27
March is coming up fast, don't forget to sign up for the Pi Day 5K and get your swag in time for March 14! P.S. The 14 days of pi starts Sunday, get out, get in some pi-mileage, and enjoy the spring weather! Register now: go.vt.edu/ujQc1 #whatsyourscience #piday
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Virginia Tech Science@VT_ScienceFeb 24
The dangers of microplastics to human health can be sensationalized and more research is needed in many areas, but there is evidence of microplastics having a negative impact on cardiovascular systems. Listen to the full podcast: go.vt.edu/ulSuW #whatsyourscience
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Virginia Tech Science@VT_ScienceFeb 19
To a college student, few things are more important to daily success than textbooks and food. Your support directly addresses these needs via our textbook scholarship program and annual Thanksgiving meal. Make an impact on #VTGivingDay give.vt.edu/supportcos
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Giving Day graphic with text: "Last year we helped more than 100 students with thier textbook purchases."

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Giving Day graphic with text: "My father passed away from a very aggressive prostate cancer which has been the hardest thing to go through in my life. Since then my mom has been working two jobs to support my two brothers and I and this Emergency Funds for Course Materials will help me more than you could know."

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Giving Day graphic with text: "I will be in the lab a lot this semester, and sometimes the PPE and materials that students need to purchase for these classes can add up quickly. In addition to the large expense of textbooks these days, the Emergency Funds for Course Materials will greatly help me and my education thrive this semester."

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Virginia Tech Science@VT_ScienceFeb 18
"...I'm going to take this education, and I'm going to give it back. To everyone back home who doesn't have the opportunity that I did.” - Savaria Parrish, Geosciences ’26 Help us pay it forward this #VTGivingDay and donate now: give.vt.edu/supportcos
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Virginia Tech Science@VT_ScienceFeb 9
We’re gearing up for Giving Day – and we need YOU to help lead the way! Ambassadors play a key role in helping us spread the word and building momentum. Sign up to be an ambassador for the College of Science today: give.vt.edu/supportcos #whatsyourscience
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Virginia Tech Science@VT_ScienceFeb 3
The density of dark matter around us is about five times greater than regular matter, yet it remains elusive. Huber and his team are looking for dark matter imprints in billion-year-old rocks. 🎙️ Listen to the full episode: brnw.ch/21wZDcU
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Virginia Tech Science@VT_ScienceJan 28
Whether you are here to celebrate pi, pie, or just love to collect cool shirts, registration is open for the 6th Annual Pi Day 5k! Check out this year's design; we have sleeve options! Register now: go.vt.edu/ujQc1 #whatsyourscience #piday #piday5k
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Virginia Tech Science@VT_Science20 Nov 2025
Everyone has data. Where you go with the data is up to you. CMDA major Sarah Qazi shares how she loves seeing where the paths in #datascience can lead. She is also enrolled in the accelerated option of Virginia Tech's new master's degree in data science. @vt_datascience
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Virginia Tech Science@VT_Science10 Nov 2025
Ponder this gigantic Ponderosa Lemon, which grows on a small tree in the Biological Sciences Plant Growth Facility. Learn more about their work: brnw.ch/21wXmZx
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Virginia Tech Science@VT_Science8 Nov 2025
First-generation students have questions, and it’s important they have someone they can turn to for answers. There’s still time to support the Access to Opportunities & Mentoring in Science (ATOMS) Program. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wXjMu
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Virginia Tech Science@VT_Science6 Nov 2025
Parents tell Angela Scarpa-Friedman that they “would move mountains to help their child thrive." So, if you begin to suspect autism, what do you do? The mobile autism clinic is Scarpa-Friedman's response to limited resources in rural areas. Read more: brnw.ch/21wXgdP
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Virginia Tech Science@VT_Science29 Oct 2025
Sinking Cities. Rising Water. Weather Whiplash. Why does it matter? Researchers are helping communities prepare for increased risks caused by shifting land and future changes in climate. 🔗 Read more in the 2025 College of Science Magazine: brnw.ch/21wX2jN
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