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    Unmanned aerial vehicles and workforce development part of congressman's visit to Blacksburg campus , article

    U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman ’81 received briefings on research initiatives related to unmanned aerial systems and unmanned underwater vehicle. He also met with four undergraduate students who are part of the Defense Civilian Training Corps to hear about workforce development programming at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute.

    Date: Mar 11, 2024
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    What is success for AI? Professor to discuss topic during Capitol Hill briefing , article

    Janet Abbate, an Arlington-based professor of science, technology, and society, will discuss historical perspectives on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence during a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill on Friday.

    Date: Oct 18, 2023
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    Congressman Wittman meets with Hokies on the Hill students , video

    Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-1) (VT ’81) meets with students in the Hokies on the Hill program. Congressman Wittman is in his 7th term and serves on the Armed Services and Natural Resources committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Wittman (VT ’81) was a member of the Corps of Cadets and Army ROTC and studied biology. The Hokies on the Hill program provides opportunities for students to intern on Capitol Hill and gain insights into operations and government procedures.

    Date: Apr 06, 2022
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    Laura Belmonte testifies on Capitol Hill , video

    Laura Belmonte, noted historian and dean of the Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, testifies on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the U.S. House Committee on Rules in Washington D.C., examining ways to reassert Congress’ constitutional authority.

    Date: Mar 04, 2020
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    'Hokies on the Hill' practice politics through undergrad program , video

    Hokies on the Hill, a group of Virginia Tech undergraduates, wrap up a semester working on Capitol Hill. They have an opportunity to earn credit for a full-time course load and gain real-world experience while learning about the U.S. Congress and politics. The program is administered through the Virginia Tech Office of Government Relations in the National Capital Region.

    Date: May 17, 2019