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Search committee announced for dean of the College of Natural Resources and Environment

Virginia Tech has named the committee tasked with overseeing a national search for the next dean of the College of Natural Resources and Environment

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AI can help improve city planning

Generative artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini can improve city planning by enhancing access to tools that help measure walkability, safety, lighting, and more.

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Fall Graduation Breakfast - West End Market - Friday, Dec. 20, 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Celebrate your graduation this fall with CNRE

Join us Friday, Dec. 20 for the Fall Graduation Breakfast at West End Market. Register by Dec. 13 to reserve your spot.

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Research aims to reduce waste and reuse materials

Students examine operations and give insight to how organizations can reduce their environmental impact.

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Students turn classroom lessons into field experience

Students gained hands-on experience in the field with lessons in small mammal trapping, bird surveys, herp (reptiles and amphibians) surveys and a week-long research project.

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