CONTENTS
F E AT U R E S
Opening Hearts and Minds
2 Through International Experience
College of Science Hokies demonstrate the meaning of Ut
Prosim worldwide through education, research, and service
abroad.
On the cover: A Broad-billed Tody, one of the many creatures studied
by Hokies as part of a semester abroad program in Punta Cana.
Research Facility
Becomes a Reality
5
Virginia Tech partners with Carilion Health System
to lead world-class biomedical research.
Unearthing a Prehistoric
Time Capsule
7
Scientist searches for clues about the
beginnings of life.
OTHER STORIES
9 Statisticians Help Researchers See Their
Data in a New Way
5 Alumnus Dedicates Career to Promoting
Wellness
12 Farm Upbringing Drives Alumnus’ Passion
for Serving Rural Communities
6 An Officer and a Psychologist
14 COS News
8 College of Science Develops Unique Transfer
Student Experience
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Managing Editor/Writer Catherine Doss
Contributing Writer Meaghan Hinder
Copy Editor Richard Lovegrove
Photographers Michael Kiernan, John McCormick,
Jim Stroup
Designer Nathan Skreslet
College of Science Magazine Fall 2010
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