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Carla Finkielstein honored with Ut Prosim Scholar Award	Finkielstein, an associate professor of biological sciences in the College of Science and an award-winning cancer researcher, anticipated the limitations of existing methods for testing the novel coronavirus and enlisted a team to develop an innovative method that would more accurately, reliably, and rapidly detect the virus and help mitigate its spread.	Date: 03/22/2021
Special vaccination clinic announced for Virginia Tech employees	Beginning next week, the first opportunities to receive a vaccine will be held on Tuesday, March 30, Wednesday, March 31, and Thursday, April 1, at the Dedmon Center on the campus of Radford University.	Date: 03/22/2021
Vigilance crucial, despite positive momentum	During a virtual town hall on March 18, Virginia Tech President Tim Sands was joined by Rachel Holloway, vice provost for undergraduate academic affairs, and Frank Shushok, vice president for student affairs, to discuss plans for the rest of the spring semester and into the fall.	Date: 03/18/2021
COVID-19 vaccine update for employees: Week of March 15		Date: 03/17/2021
Engineering a better lab experience	Assistant Professor of Practice Kevin Young spent summer 2020 applying his 11 years of professional engineering experience and nine years as an instructor to rework the lab component of his Civil and Environmental Engineering 2814 course. The result? A comprehensive revision and the development of a lab safety policy that Virginia Tech’s Environmental Health and Safety team approved immediately, complimenting its detail and thoroughness.	Date: 03/17/2021