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Powered by artificial intelligence, CT scans could fill gaps in COVID-19 testing	Algorithms that boost the resolution of lung scans can help doctors visualize telltale signs of COVID-19, potentially offering a faster, more accurate way to test for the disease.	Date: 08/11/2020
New guidance for student groups looking to hold events this fall	Virginia Tech has created a new event evaluation process so that students will be able to safely hold in-person events this fall, as long as those events meet the university’s strict public safety and health guidelines. Virtual events should continue to be conducted when feasible.	Date: 08/11/2020
University creates new guidance for fall events	The new guidance for fall semester allows for some in-person events on campus or in Virginia Tech space. Virtual events should continue to be conducted when feasible.	Date: 08/11/2020
Students return to work in laboratories, research spaces for fall semester	Undergraduate and graduate students returning to Virginia Tech for the fall semester on sponsored research or course credit may return to established or new research projects.	Date: 08/11/2020
Virtual consultations for researchers will continue	The Division of Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance will continue virtual consultations for researchers on all campuses with subject matter experts from the Institutional Biosafety Committee Program, Human Research Protection Program, Animal Care and Use Program, Research Conflict of Interest Program, Research Integrity and Consultation Program, and Privacy and Research Data Protection Program.	Date: 08/11/2020