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Camp introduces students to physics and nuclear engineering
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefLynchburg-area students are learning about one of the area's most prominent career fields. Rising fifth and sixth graders are attending the Lynchburg Youthful Engineers Camp this week. 50 kids are learning about physics and nuclear engineering, by...Tags: Science and Technology, New London (New London, Connecticut), Technology, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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Virginia Tech has a "dream" vending machine
At college campuses all across the country, you'll find loads of vending machines, spitting out sodas and snacks all day long. Virginia Tech has plenty of those, but the Hokies also have a pretty cool, one of a kind 3-D machine. This machine is called...
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New testing results for football helmets released by Virginia Tech
Not all football helmets are created equal. Virginia Tech released results of its 2012 ratings for adult footbal helmets on Tuesday. A total of three helmets received the five star rating for the ability to reduce the risk of concussion. They are the...
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Bedford County students get special science lesson from Virginia Tech engineers
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefScience class at Bedford Middle School was taught under the hood of a car Tuesday. The vehicle that served as a classroom is known as the "Eco Car," a prototype for a fuel efficient car of the future. "It is a hybrid vehicle that runs off a battery pack...Tags: Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Hybrid Vehicles, Technology, General Motors Corp.
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UPDATED: Governor outlines his K-12 agenda this afternoon
Gov. Bob McDonnell says he will push for the repeal of a state law that requires school divisions to open
after Labor Day, saying the longstanding measure is outmoded at a time when schools should be maximizing instructional time to prepare students for...Tags: Laws, Politics, Examinations, Financial Aid, Medical Research
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Uranium mining report released
The Associated PressA highly anticipated National Academy of Sciences report on uranium mining concludes that Virginia must overcome "steep hurdles" before it can assure that a rich deposit of the radioactive ore can be safely mined and processed. The 290-page report...Tags: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Politics, Technology, Health, Johns Hopkins University
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You can take a 3-D tour of Radford University
WDBJ7 ReporterWhat do you think about walking through the Radford University campus, without ever having to step out of your home? A group of students from RU's 'geospatial science lab' has created a 3D Virtual campus tour, that allows users to see most of the campus...Tags: Science and Technology, Science, NASA, Washington, DC, Technology
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New research facility celebrates grand opening in Bedford County
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefAdvancements in two major industries could soon be coming out of a new facility in Bedford County. The Center for Advanced Engineering and Research celebrated its grand opening today. The building will serve as a test site for engineers in the nuclear...Tags: Research, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Technology, Science and Technology, Science
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Apprenticeship program gives Lynchburg students hands-on engineering experience
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefSummer jobs for teenagers typically involve life guarding at the local pool or supervising younger kids at a summer camp. Some local students are collecting their summer paycheck with a future career in mind. "I wanted to get some work experience, and I...Tags: Science and Technology, Apprentices, Technology, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Career and Workplace
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Virginia Tech wins fuel efficient vehicle competition
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- A Virginia Tech student team has won a national competition to design and build a fuel efficient vehicle.
The U.S. Department of Energy said Friday in a news release that the Virginia Tech team was among 15 universities...Tags: Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Hybrid Vehicles, Steven Chu, Automotive Equipment, Technology
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Future Jobs: Wireless technology companies growing in Lynchburg
ReporterAfter losing thousands of manufacturing jobs, Lynchburg is hoping your phone could lead to a turnaround. According to Region 2000, the economic development organization for Lynchburg and its surrounding counties, nearly a third of all manufacturing jobs...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Economy, Business and Finance, Technology, Unemployment, Career and Workplace
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News 7 tours construction progress at new Bedford research center
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefAs work continues at a new, multi-million dollar research facility in Bedford County, we're learning more about some of the building's innovative features. When the Center for Advanced Engineering and Research (CAER) opens later this year, it will be...Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Research, Science and Technology, New London (New London, Connecticut), Technology
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