DC Area News
-
Article Item
Expert available to discuss death of al-Qaeda leader, politics in the Middle East , articleThe death of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahair could be an important proof of concept – the U.S. can fight terrorism remotely using drones and technology rather than relying on troops on the ground, says expert.
Date: Aug 02, 2022 -
Article Item
Alumni Industry Leader Spotlight: Chasity Grosh '99 , articleGrosh, vice president and card product controller at Capital One, is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and belonging within her organization.
Date: Aug 01, 2022 -
General Item
-
Article Item
Pamplin’s Inspiring Possibilities Academy offers Virginia high school students pathways to business education , articleThe 10-day residential program introduced 27 rising high school seniors — many from underrepresented and underserved communities— to the dynamic world of business and business careers.
Date: Jul 27, 2022 -
Article Item
Virginia Tech professor focuses on underexplored brain cell to better understand neurological disease , articleElectrical and Computer Engineering Professor Guoqiang Yu received a $3.43 million grant to study astrocytes, the most abundant cell in the brain, to explore new brain disease treatments.
Date: Jul 27, 2022 -
Video ItemWomen in Industry: Prianka Nandy , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Prianka Nandy ’02 is making her mark in the technology industry where she serves as the chief information and technology officer for Special Olympics.
Date: Jul 25, 2022 -
Article Item
Expert offers tips for conserving energy during extreme heat waves , articleExtreme heat waves and record temperatures are straining energy infrastructure nationwide, which is contributing to a global energy crisis, says Virginia Tech expert.
Date: Jul 25, 2022 -
Video ItemWomen in Industry: Liz Hart , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Liz Hart ’07 is making her mark in the events industry where she is a producer and serves as Deputy White House Social Secretary.
Date: Jul 24, 2022 -
Video ItemInnovation Campus and Boeing host STEM Career Tour , video
Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus partnered with Boeing and Alexandria City Public Schools for a STEM Career Tour. Students engaged with Boeing researchers in a hands-on engineering activity at the Arlington Boeing HQ.
Date: Jul 22, 2022 -
Video ItemWomen in Industry: Kim Roy , video
Since 1921, Virginia Tech has seen thousands of trailblazing women make their mark on the world, transforming industries and shattering glass ceilings. Kim Roy ’06 is making her mark in the construction industry where she serves as the chief executive officer for HITT Contracting.
Date: Jul 21, 2022
Page 1 of 154 | 1536 Results