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Governor appoints three and reappoints one to Virginia Tech Board of Visitors
Gov. Timothy Kaine recently appointed three new members and reappointed one member to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors for terms running through June 30, 2012.
College of Engineering's Barbara G. Ryder named Hal G. J. Byron Maupin Professor
Barbara G. Ryder, professor and head of the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, was named the J. Byron Maupin Professor by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors during the board's quarterly meeting on Aug. 25.
University rises 12 places in National Science Foundation ranking based on 2007 research expenditures
Based on research expenditures of $366.9 million in 2007, Virginia Tech ranked 42nd out of 662 universities nationwide, according to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Info Brief for the fiscal year 2007 Academic R and D Expenditures Survey, which was posted Aug. 21, 2008. In fiscal year 2006 (ending June 30, 2006), Virginia Tech ranked 54th with total research and development expenditures of $321.7 million.

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Virginia Tech ranks among the top in undergraduate engineering and business programs
In U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2009" survey released today, Virginia Tech maintains its spot in the Top 100 universities at No.71. The College of Engineering retains its spot in the Top 15 engineering schools at No. 14. The Pamplin College of Business retains its spot in the Top 50 business schools at No. 43.
Certificate program in meeting and event planning to be offered spring 2009
Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education will again offer a four-weekend-long certificate program in meeting and event planning in spring 2009. This is the second time the program will be available since its inaugural offering in 2008.
Pamplin's first-year MBAs begin Quest orientation
First-year MBA students at Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business will undergo the traditional Quest orientation of outdoor problem-solving and team-building exercises on Friday, Aug. 22.

Va Tech Research

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University rises 12 places in National Science Foundation ranking based on 2007 research expenditures
Based on research expenditures of $366.9 million in 2007, Virginia Tech ranked 42nd out of 662 universities nationwide, according to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Info Brief for the fiscal year 2007 Academic R and D Expenditures Survey, which was posted Aug. 21, 2008. In fiscal year 2006 (ending June 30, 2006), Virginia Tech ranked 54th with total research and development expenditures of $321.7 million.
University establishes new Fralin Life Science Institute
The Fralin Biotechnology Center and the Institute for Biomedical and Public Health Sciences (IBPHS) have been administratively merged to form the Fralin Life Science Institute at Virginia Tech (Fralin). Dennis Dean, the Stroobants Professor of Biotechnology, will direct the new institute.
Researcher converts biodiesel byproduct into omega-3 fatty acids
The typical American diet often lacks omega-3 fatty acids despite clinical research that shows their potential human health benefits. Zhiyou Wen, assistant professor of biological systems engineering in Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, found a way to grow these compounds using a byproduct of the emerging biodiesel industry and presented his findings at the 236th national meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Philadelphia, Penn., on Aug. 21.

Va Tech Science

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VT Campus News Science

Large reservoir of mitochondrial DNA mutations identified in humans
Researchers at the University of Newcastle, England, and the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech in the United States have revealed a large reservoir of mitochondrial DNA mutations present in the general population.
Robin Panneton awarded Fulbright
Robin Panneton, associate professor of psychology and director of developmental and biological psychology in Virginia Tech's College of Science, has received a Canadian-U.S. 2008 Fulbright Visiting Chair Award.
Annual Hokie Spirit Picnic at Lane Stadium to kick off new year for students, faculty, and staff
Virginia Tech's Department of Student Programs has teamed up with the Hokie Hi Committee and the Virginia Tech Athletic Department to welcome students to campus with the annual Hokie Spirit Picnic at Lane Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Va Tech Engineering

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VT Campus News Engineering

College of Engineering's Barbara G. Ryder named Hal G. J. Byron Maupin Professor
Barbara G. Ryder, professor and head of the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, was named the J. Byron Maupin Professor by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors during the board's quarterly meeting on Aug. 25.
Governor appoints three and reappoints one to Virginia Tech Board of Visitors
Gov. Timothy Kaine recently appointed three new members and reappointed one member to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors for terms running through June 30, 2012.
Virginia Tech ranks among the top in undergraduate engineering and business programs
In U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2009" survey released today, Virginia Tech maintains its spot in the Top 100 universities at No.71. The College of Engineering retains its spot in the Top 15 engineering schools at No. 14. The Pamplin College of Business retains its spot in the Top 50 business schools at No. 43.