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Global Teaching Scholars fuel cross-border connections , articleFaculty leave the summer workshop at the Steger Center for International Scholarship in Switzerland with fresh plans for study abroad, virtual exchanges, and global partnerships.
Date: Sep 02, 2025 -
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Proof of concept grants to propel emerging research , articleTen proposals were selected for the 2025 round of funding from the LAUNCH: Center for New Ventures' program that supports faculty in advancing the life-changing potential of technology emerging from research.
Date: May 13, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Liv Huselton turns food science into flavorful innovation , articleAn Outstanding Senior in the Department of Food Science and Technology, Huselton blends research, service, and leadership to launch her career in product development at The Hershey Company.
Date: May 12, 2025 -
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Global Teaching Scholars fuel cross-border connections , article
Faculty leave the summer workshop at the Steger Center for International Scholarship in Switzerland with fresh plans for study abroad, virtual exchanges, and global partnerships.
Date: Sep 02, 2025 - -
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Proof of concept grants to propel emerging research , article
Ten proposals were selected for the 2025 round of funding from the LAUNCH: Center for New Ventures' program that supports faculty in advancing the life-changing potential of technology emerging from research.
Date: May 13, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Liv Huselton turns food science into flavorful innovation , article
An Outstanding Senior in the Department of Food Science and Technology, Huselton blends research, service, and leadership to launch her career in product development at The Hershey Company.
Date: May 12, 2025 - -
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Banning artificial food dyes: Why now and the challenges it presents to the food industry , articleArtificial food dyes are on their way out. The Food and Drug Administration says it’s taking steps to phase them out by the end of 2026.
Date: Apr 24, 2025 - -
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Plants over plastics , articleResearchers make sustainable packaging more durable, offering a less-expensive, energy-efficient alternative to plastic.
Date: Apr 17, 2025 - -
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Super Bowl experts: Fan fatigue, commercial expectations, Kendrick Lamar, and more , articleFor most people, the Super Bowl isn’t just about the game. For many, the food, commercials, and entertainment take center stage. See what these Virginia Tech experts have to say about Sunday's big game.
Date: Feb 04, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Tariffs & stock market volatility, invisible dangers of radon, red dye no. 3, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including tariffs and the stock market, radon awareness, red dye no. 3, confirmation hearings, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jan 27, 2025 - -
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FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 in food: Expert shares what you need to know , articleThe Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, decades after concerns that it is a significant cancer risk and contributes to hyperactivity in children. Virginia Tech food safety expert Melissa Wright says manufacturers will now have to find suitable alternatives that maintain the quality customers expect.
Date: Jan 23, 2025 - -
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Doctor Radio — Microbes, cast iron, fats, wildfires , articleVirginia Tech food scientist Dr. Sean O'Keefe answers the age-old question of how to take care of your cast iron cookware.
Date: Jan 17, 2025 - -
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Wall Street Journal — The Best Food Storage Containers for Leftovers and Work Lunches , articleWe enlisted food storage experts, including meal preppers, materials scientists and food safety pros, to identify the best sets of food storage containers on the market. After our evaluation of 13 containers from different brands, including testing in the microwave, oven, freezer and dishwasher, the Pyrex Freshlock Glass Storage Set stood out as our top overall pick. Rubbermaid’s Brilliance line is the best option if you’re more interested in a plastic set, and we also recommend U-Konserve’s Square Nesting Trio for those who prefer metal.
Date: Jan 02, 2025 -
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