Virginia Technology Newswire

Civil War Weekend at Virginia Tech goes virtual with free events

by: WFXRtv.com Digital Desk Posted: Mar 5, 2021 / 10:46 PM EST / Updated: Mar 5, 2021 / 10:46 PM EST 1864: During the Civil War, Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C., in the Battle of Fort Stevens. (National Park Service) …

Is enough being done to prevent gambling addiction in Virginia?

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — With March being National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the Virginia Lottery, in partnership with the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling, is pushing out information on how Virginians who feel they have a gambling problem can get …

Meet the latest member of Hokie Nation, a newly discovered millipede that lives at Virginia Tech

Hearing the words "new species discovered" may conjure images of deep caves, uncharted rainforests, or hidden oases in the desert. But the reality is that thousands of new species are discovered each year by enterprising scientists all over the …

Louisville basketball vs. No. 20 Virginia: Live updates, scores and more

Even if Louisville (13-5, 8-4 ACC) loses Saturday's 4 p.m. conference clash with No. 20 Virginia (16-6, 12-4), the Cardinals' would still have a pretty favorable outlook going into the ACC and NCAA tournaments. But, oh, what a win would do to boost …

U.S. Election Assistance Commission recognizes West Virginia for electronic access to ballot box for voters with certain ...

Charleston, W.Va. — The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) announced today that the WV Secretary of State's Office won the national 2020 Clearinghouse Awards, also known as the “Clearie” Awards, for best practices in election administration. The …

No. 18 Texas Tech, No. 3 Baylor set for regular-season finale

For a lot of reasons, the pressure is off for 18th-ranked Texas Tech and No. 3 Baylor when they collide Sunday afternoon in Waco, Texas. Just don't expect any of those reasons to tempt either team to let up in their second showdown this season and …

No. 18 Texas Tech trounces Iowa St, 81-54

AP PHOTO - Texas Tech’s Mac McClung, left, tries for a reverse layup in front of Iowa State’s Darlinstone Dubar during the second half of a Big 12 Conference basketball game Thursday in Lubbock, Texas. LUBBOCK, Texas — Mac McClung and Texas Tech are on a …

Virginia Tech Student’s Grade Lowered For Arguing Whites Can Be Victims of Racism

Miami comes up short in second round of ACC Tournament against Virginia Tech

Carrying a three-game win streak to Greensboro, North Carolina — the second longest active win streak in the conference — Miami (11-11, 8-11 ACC) was prepared to battle Virginia Tech (13-8, 8-8 ACC) after falling to the Hokies by 20 points at home on Feb. …

Virtual wireless technology risk seminar to be held Monday

A virtual seminar about wireless technology risks and safer municipal solutions will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday via Zoom. The U.S. National Toxicology Program has found cellphone radiation causes cancer and DNA damage. Additional peer-reviewed, …

VA Tech to Help Lead Defense Dept’s New Acquisition Innovation and Research Center

Virginia Tech has been chosen as one of three institutions to lead the new Acquisition Innovation and Research Center (AIRC). Funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) and directed by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and …

Devoe, Wright lead Georgia Tech over Wake Forest 75-63

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Michael Devoe scored 20 points, Moses Wright had 17, and Georgia Tech beat Wake Forest 75-63 on Friday night in a regular season finale. The Yellow Jackets (15-8, 11-6 Atlantic Coast Conference ) extended their winning streak to …

BOZICH Tech game canceled but Louisville aiming for higher NCAA seed

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- You can look at the University of Louisville men’s basketball team’s position for the 2021 NCAA Tournament and find reasons to chest bump, howl or do a double-take. Your call. Just don’t talk about ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi, …

Senior salute, high-stakes ACC clash on tap for Louisville men's basketball vs. Virginia

Louisville basketball players Carlik Jones, Malik Williams and Charles Minlend will be honored Saturday afternoon as part of senior day festivities at the KFC Yum! Center before the biggest game of the Cardinals' abbreviated season. All three players …

Cunane, No. 3 NC State top Virginia Tech 68-55 in ACCs

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Elissa Cunane scored a season-high 27 points with nine rebounds to help third-ranked North Carolina State beat Virginia Tech 68-55 in Friday’s quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament. Jada Boyd added 13 points off the …

Virginia Tech to close N. Va. degree program due to staffing issues, financial pressures amid growing tech focus

Virginia Tech, Georgetown to lead DOD acquisition innovation center

Senators push for free world to coordinate tech policy to counter China

A bipartisan group of senators wants a new alliance with democratic countries to develop rules of the road in tech to counter China’s dominance in artificial intelligence, 5G, and quantum computing.  Eight senators proposed the Democracy Technology …

Editorial- What West Virginia needs (and what we might need, too)

So does the Times’ observation about what economists call “spatial inequality.” Broadly speaking, for much of American history, rural areas moved in sync with urban ones — as cities prospered, so did they, just not as well, but everybody was moving in the …

Air Quality Sensor Modules for 6 Gases and VOCs

Now there are Electrochemical Sensors for monitoring low levels of CO, NO2, O3, SO2, NO or H2S gases. There are also reliable PID sensors for measuring VOCs. SANTA ROSA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There now are …

Startup Company Quair Announces Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for the Plasma Mini Wearable Air Purifier

Electronics startup QUAIR launches the Plasma Mini, a new-age wearable air purifier recognized for its unique air purification technology - Bipolar Ionization. HONG KONG, March 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- QUAIR is pleased to announce their …

Zeptagram tar klivet mot tokenisering och finansiering av startups via joint venture

Zeptagram blir delägarare i det nya bolaget som får tillgång till den tekniska plattformen via en white label licens. GöTEBORG, SWEDEN, March 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zeptagram har skrivit avtal med Clean Projects International och en aktör …

Ark Global Announces New Brand Name and Ticker Change to Alkuri Global Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: KURIU, KURIW)

New brand name aims to better align technology SPAC with broader sponsor investment funds and strategy Alkuri Global Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:KIRIU) NASHVILLE, TENN, USA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ark Global Acquisition Corp. today …

Gateway Records Releases Lofi Music Project

New "Life In Lo-Fi" album project features Lofi music producers from around the globe NASHVILLE, TN, USA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gateway Records, an independent record label, today announced the release of their latest …

Whitehat Jr., O Presidente Karan Bajaj fala sobre a Evolução da Educação Online. Transformação Digital

A transformação digital aumenta a necessidade de mais conhecimento sobre tecnologia na educação, especialmente codificação SãO PAULO, SãO PAULO, BRAZIL, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Praticamente todos os sectores estão mudando para o …

OCI expands global footprint by announcing the launch of its new office in the Malaysian capital.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The opening of this new office in Kuala Lumpur gives OCI a direct and local presence to better meet the Asian market’s high demand for sourcing, logistics and flexible financing. OCI …

GoodFirms Unlocks the List of Best Talent Management, Performance Appraisal and Recruiting Software for Organizations

Based on several qualitative and quantitative metrics, GoodFirms highlights varied software for businesses. WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- These days, every organization has a common goal that is to …

Pre-Configured 50 Ohm BNC Cable Assemblies Provide Flexible Option

Amphenol RF expands portfolio of BNC to BNC cable assemblies to offer additional configurations on popular RG-58 and RG-316 coax cables. Amphenol (NYSE:APH) DANBURY, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amphenol RF is …

OwnersBox is Bringing Weekly Fantasy Sports to Tennessee Participants

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA , March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OwnersBox, an innovative sport-tech company behind the new Weekly Fantasy Sports (WFS) platform, is ecstatic to announce that their game is available to fantasy sports players in …

Cobb County School District Virtual Job Fair 2021 for K-12 Teacher recruitment, Registration opens on March 8th.

Cobb County School District (CCSD), GA has announced their Virtual Job Fair 2021. This virtual job fair is being hosted on Cynaptx Virtual Job Fair platform. IRVING, TX, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cobb County School …

STARTINGPOINT SELECTED FOR GOOGLE FOR STARTUPS FOUNDERS ACADEMY

Ray McKenzie, is one of 50 founders selected for Google for Startups program focused on high potential startups from underrepresented entrepreneurs in the U.S. REDONDO BEACH, CA, USA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- StartingPoint, a SaaS …

Bernini's NFT Makes History as the First Magic Trick on the Blockchain

NFTs popularity is exploding. Now Magic is on the blockchain. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For Immediate Release Contact: Attorney Ray Genco 716.640.4257 ray@gencolaw.com Bernini’s NFT Makes …

Part My Day Available for Download Now; Application Set to Revolutionize How People Explore the World Online

BERLIN, GERMANY, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Travel is one of the most frequently cited activities that the average person would like the opportunity to do more of, however for various reasons cannot. Often time and money are cited as …

Crank Media Announces the launch of “CRANK GAMING”

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vancouver, British Columbia – March 4, 2021 – Crank Media Inc (OTC: CRKM) has entered the Video Gaming world with 3 games currently in development, Baghdad Palace, Solomon’s Revenge and …

New Summer Program Lets Students Accelerate Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Degrees

The new Rose Accelerate virtual program allows high school students to receive credits that will provide a head start on earning Rose-Hulman degrees. TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rose-Hulman Institute …

The Isophit & Kinvent Partnership Aims to Improve the Isometric Strength of Billions of People Throughout the World.

We believe that our partnership can help influence the lives of billions of people while saving nations trillions of dollars in avoidable healthcare expenses. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Press Release: It is with …

GIS: In Everyday Living

WARREN, NEW JERSEY, USA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GIS (Geographical Information Systems) is also known as Location Intelligence. Seems kind of complicated right? But did you know that GIS can be found and utilized in your everyday life …

Leaf Launches New App for Planning Group Outings

Leverages Real-Time Data that Checks Venue Status for Get-Togethers NEW YORK, USA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Leaf announced the launch of its new app that enables users in New York City to plan group outings. The timing is …

Is Bitcoin the next “Big Short”?

2008 subprime mortgage crisis prophet Michael Burry believes Bitcoin is headed for a severe tumble... Should we heed his warning this time? NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to American …