College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Virginia Tech study finds unique brain changes linked to witnessing trauma
Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma — a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD.
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The Big Plant is an annual community event where thousands of trees are planted to restore a riparian buffer ecosystem around Stroubles Creek at the StREAM Lab and on Virginia Tech Foundation land. The effort is a collaboration between Virginia Tech Biological Systems Engineering, Office of Sustainability, Urban Horticulture Center, Student Budget Board, Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, Ecological Restoration Field Practicum Course, and sponsored by New River Conservancy, Environmental Coalition, VA Dept of Forestry, and VA Dept of Environmental Quality.
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Study highlights how frustration can lead to failure for search and rescue dogs , articleNew research shows that when these dogs experience frustration — such as blocked access to a reward or an unfulfilled expectation — they are slower to complete their searches and more prone to errors.
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Virginia Tech Ph.D. candidate Israel Oyedare inspires the next generation of African leaders , articleWith his nonprofit organization in Nigeria, a new book, and a degree from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Oyedare aims to make leadership education a mainstay in African schools.
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Study abroad courses on 5 continents
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Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Dean's office: (540) 231-3724
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