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Kohl Centre: Data Science for the Public Good program training the future generation of data scientists

Our 2025 DSPG summer program is wrapping up, and we’re excited to share our 51ÁÔÆæ’ research at the VT Summer Research Symposium on July 31 in Goodwin Hall. Stop by to explore their data-driven projects and celebrate a summer of discovery!

A map of the large-scale solar capture sites the team looked at and their level of visibility from nearby properties. Graphic courtesy of Zhenshan Chen.

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Featured News

Mario Ortez holding an award
, collegiate assistant professor of agribusiness and entrepreneurship, receives the International Food and Agribusiness Management AssociationÌýRising Star Award.

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Featured Video

Blue Ridge PBS - Life in Virginia's Appalachia: Farming & Agriculture video featuring alumnus Scott Sink andÌý, associate professor of practice.

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Featured Stories

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    Hannah Kwan and George Davis outside Hutcheson Hall. Photo courtesy of Melissa Vidmar.
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    Jennifer Friedel receives the Excellence in Agricultural Law award from John Dillard, USDA Practice Head at Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC and a 2005 Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics alumnus. Photo courtesy of American Agricultural Law Association.
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Agricultural and applied economics applies economic principles to food and fiber production,Ìýnatural resource management, community and regional economic development, environmental policy, and international trade.

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We are thrilled to have Applied Economics and Management as one of the top 5!

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