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Joined June 2009
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Virginia Tech Science retweeted
Virginia Tech@virginia_techAug 14
Seven Virginia Tech faculty members have been elected to the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, recognizing their sustained contributions to research, innovation, education, and service to the Commonwealth of Virginia. 🙌 🔗: bit.ly/4qhcwfo
Burruss Hall is shown with a blue sky backdrop and two flags in front. Text reads, "Virginia Tech faculty elected to Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine." The Virginia Tech logo is at the bottom.

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Kevin Pitts@KevinTPittsApr 27
Fantastic news! SURA + @virginia_tech will team up to manage Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (@JLab_News). Our new venture, SURATech, will great opportunities in science and engineering for the Commonwealth and nation. @VT_Science news.vt.edu/content/news_vt_…

Department of Energy selects Virginia Tech joint venture to manage and operate Jefferson Lab

Jefferson Lab, one of the Department of Energy's 17 national laboratories, has been at the forefront of particle accelerator and nuclear physics research, driving discoveries that explore the...

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Kevin Pitts@KevinTPittsApr 28
Another VT Science Corner is out! Congrats to Rosanna Breaux (@CalmerLab) for this excellent piece. @VT_Psychology @VT_Science roanoke.com/opinion/column/a…

VT Science Corner: Parenting strategies to help your kids RELAX

Does your child often have meltdowns? Do they display impulsive or immature behavior — acting without thinking or continuing a joke when it is no longer funny … 6-7 anyone?

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Virginia Tech News@vtnewsApr 2
When it comes to error sensitivity, quantum computers are huge divas. #VirginiaTech physicists devised a technique that draws on hidden quantum geometry to simplify the problem. 🔗: go.vt.edu/und6c
Evangelos Piliouras, a graduate student in physics, demonstrates a space curve. Text reads "Dancing to invisible choreography, quantum computers can balance the noise."

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Virginia Tech News@vtnewsMar 26
Ever wondered what you’re hearing in the woods? New tech can help identify nearby wildlife, but not all tools are created equal. Biologist Julie Allen helped develop guidelines for more trustworthy biodiversity data. 🌳 🔗: go.vt.edu/um2rb
A drone slowly lowers a water sampler through the rainforest canopy to collect environmental DNA during the 2024 XPRIZE games. Text reads "What’s that critter? New tech guidelines can help ensure we get the right answer."

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Virginia Tech News@vtnewsMar 23
#VirginiaTech is making moves in innovation. 🔬 Ranked No. 59 by the National Academy of Inventors on its 2025 Top 100 U.S. Universities list for granted utility patents, turning ideas into real-world impact. 🔗: go.vt.edu/umSLL
A photo of Webster Santos, who was one of numerous Virginia Tech faculty members who worked to achieve patents in 2025. Text reads "Virginia Tech ranks among nation's best for invention patents."

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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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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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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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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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From the bottom of our geeky little hearts, we thank you. Congratulations everyone for an incredibly successful #VTGivingDay See the results: give.vt.edu/supportcos
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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 retweeted
VTPhysics@VTPhysicsFeb 18
Your gift to @VTPhysics on #VTGivingDay supports our students and faculty in many ways. We fully supported 8 undergraduate students to attend the 2025 Physics and Astronomy Conference in Denver, CO, the world's largest gathering of undergraduate physics students. @VT_Science
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Virginia Tech Science retweeted
VTPhysics@VTPhysicsFeb 18
VT Giving Day has begun! Any contribution $5 or greater is welcome; this event is about participation. Help us reach 90 donors, and alumnus John Fernando (BS'89) will contribute $5000 to @VTPhysics #VTGivingDay @VT_Science Go to givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/… to join in the fun!

Giving Day 2026

View Giving Day results here!

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"...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@virginia_techFeb 18
It's time. 👏 #VTGivingDay starts NOW. give.vt.edu/vtgivingday2026
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Virginia Tech@virginia_techFeb 10
The entire Chesapeake Bay region is sinking. A recent Virginia Tech-led study reveals how much - and how quickly. 🔗: go.vt.edu/uk5Hi
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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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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 News@vtnewsFeb 2
#VirginiaTech researchers discovered an indication hidden in the brain that may help doctors identify children with a rare genetic disease earlier. 🔬 🔗: go.vt.edu/ukk5W
Sahitya Biswas, a graduate student in Virginia Tech's Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program, was the lead author for a study published in EMBO Molecular Medicine. Text reads "Research findings may lead to earlier diagnoses of genetic disorder."

ALT Sahitya Biswas, a graduate student in Virginia Tech's Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program, was the lead author for a study published in EMBO Molecular Medicine. Text reads "Research findings may lead to earlier diagnoses of genetic disorder."

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