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We are the Virginia Tech College of Science. We educate future science leaders. Study Science. Do Science. #whatsyourscience

 Blacksburg, VA
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Joined June 2009
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Can statistics be a way of thinking rather than a collection of formulas? Yes indeed, says Martha M. Gardner, executive chief consulting engineer for quality and industrial engineering at GE Aerospace. Hear her lecture on March 17th. Learn more: go.vt.edu/umnDi
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Antarctic bottom water is the densest water mass in the ocean, formed from cold, salty waters sourced from Antarctica. @vt_geosciences 🎙️ Listen to the full episode: brnw.ch/21x0AvD #whatsyourscience
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March is coming up fast, don't forget to sign up for the Pi Day 5K and get your swag in time for March 14! P.S. The 14 days of pi starts Sunday, get out, get in some pi-mileage, and enjoy the spring weather! Register now: go.vt.edu/ujQc1 #whatsyourscience #piday
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The dangers of microplastics to human health can be sensationalized and more research is needed in many areas, but there is evidence of microplastics having a negative impact on cardiovascular systems. Listen to the full podcast: go.vt.edu/ulSuW #whatsyourscience
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To a college student, few things are more important to daily success than textbooks and food. Your support directly addresses these needs via our textbook scholarship program and annual Thanksgiving meal. Make an impact on #VTGivingDay give.vt.edu/supportcos
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Giving Day graphic with text: "Last year we helped more than 100 students with thier textbook purchases."

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Giving Day graphic with text: "My father passed away from a very aggressive prostate cancer which has been the hardest thing to go through in my life. Since then my mom has been working two jobs to support my two brothers and I and this Emergency Funds for Course Materials will help me more than you could know."

ALT Giving Day graphic with text: "My father passed away from a very aggressive prostate cancer which has been the hardest thing to go through in my life. Since then my mom has been working two jobs to support my two brothers and I and this Emergency Funds for Course Materials will help me more than you could know."

Giving Day graphic with text: "I will be in the lab a lot this semester, and sometimes the PPE and materials that students need to purchase for these classes can add up quickly. In addition to the large expense of textbooks these days, the Emergency Funds for Course Materials will greatly help me and my education thrive this semester."

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"...I'm going to take this education, and I'm going to give it back. To everyone back home who doesn't have the opportunity that I did.” - Savaria Parrish, Geosciences ’26 Help us pay it forward this #VTGivingDay and donate now: give.vt.edu/supportcos
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We’re gearing up for Giving Day – and we need YOU to help lead the way! Ambassadors play a key role in helping us spread the word and building momentum. Sign up to be an ambassador for the College of Science today: give.vt.edu/supportcos #whatsyourscience
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The density of dark matter around us is about five times greater than regular matter, yet it remains elusive. Huber and his team are looking for dark matter imprints in billion-year-old rocks. 🎙️ Listen to the full episode: brnw.ch/21wZDcU
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Whether you are here to celebrate pi, pie, or just love to collect cool shirts, registration is open for the 6th Annual Pi Day 5k! Check out this year's design; we have sleeve options! Register now: go.vt.edu/ujQc1 #whatsyourscience #piday #piday5k
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Everyone has data. Where you go with the data is up to you. CMDA major Sarah Qazi shares how she loves seeing where the paths in #datascience can lead. She is also enrolled in the accelerated option of Virginia Tech's new master's degree in data science. @vt_datascience
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