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Title	Description	Info
In one hour, professor's surface coating inactivates virus that causes COVID-19	Fear runs rampant nowadays when it comes to touching common surfaces because of the rapid spread of the coronavirus. William Ducker, a Virginia Tech professor, has found a solution.	Date: 07/14/2020
Geosciences’ Marc Michel switches from nanoparticles to 3D printing nasal swabs	Michel, an associate professor of geosciences, diverged from his normal path to lead a project involving numerous Virginia Tech faculty, alumni, and specialists from Carilion Clinic to use 3D printing to create nasopharyngeal swabs during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.	Date: 07/14/2020
Grant studies community response to early warnings on safe drinking water in Bangladesh	A new grant will allow researchers to study how people in Bangladesh respond to an app that provides information about potential cholera outbreak risks.	Date: 07/13/2020
Virginia Tech provides students with course delivery, registration info for fall semester	The Office of the University Registrar opened the Drop/Add site for students on July 13, weeks ahead of the usual open date in early August.	Date: 07/12/2020
Latest guidance on face coverings for all employees, students, and visitors at Virginia Tech facilities	The latest information and resources around face coverings for all campus community members.	Date: 07/10/2020