Tag Archives: science
Biologists use mathematics to advance our understanding of health, disease
Math-based computer models are a powerful tool for discovering the details of complex living systems. John Tyson, professor of biology at Virginia Tech, is creating such models to discover how cells process information and make decisions. Continue reading
Five undergraduate students to participate in Capitol Hill internship program
Five Virginia Tech undergraduate students from Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus are spending the spring semester in the National Capital Region to work as interns on Capitol Hill. Continue reading
Chemist elected international Fellow
Judy S. Riffle, professor of chemistry and director of the Macromolecular Science and Engineering program at Virginia Tech, has been elected a Fellow in the Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering (PMSE) division of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Continue reading
Geoscientist named Virginia’s 2010 Outstanding Scientist
Virginia Tech University Distinguished Professor Robert J. Bodnar’s innovative work has led to his being named Virginia’s Outstanding Scientist 2010 by Gov. Bob McDonnell and the Science Museum of Virginia. Continue reading
Geophysicist selected for prestigious international program
A Virginia Tech geophysicist has been invited to spend time over the next three years at a German university as part of a program designed to attract the world’s leading scientists to that country. Continue reading
College of Science Magazine explores intersection of science, business, and law
The fall 2009 issue of the Virginia Tech College of Science Magazine explores the business side of science. Continue reading
College of Science alumnus receives highest North Carolina civilian honor
Virginia Tech alumnus Joseph M. DeSimone, of Chapel Hill, N.C., has received the 2009 North Carolina Award, the state’s highest civilian honor. Continue reading















