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The New York Times announced recently a new series that examines the output of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in popular culture. The first  piece in the series, “Found in Translation: Asian Languages Onscreen,” is focused on the use of ...

Have you ever had the feeling to make certain objects on your Google Slides pop out from the rest of the slide? Or do you want to tone down the background to improve readability? Well, worry no more! Today, we will show you how to change opacity in Goo...

Presentations have evolved over the years, and have now reached a stage where every element that is used can help make an impact or completely disassociate from the audience. To ensure that your presentations are on the former half of the spectrum, mak...

Emojis have become a staple in everyday use even for professionals, especially when communicating messages, delivering news, or even replicating human expressions over text format. Steadily, emojis have made their way into presentations, and it is safe...

The quick answer to the question in the title is is yes, but maybe not for long. This week there was an interesting podcast on US public radio (KERA’s Think), AI could drive most languages to extinction, which features a conversation with Matteo ...

Pre-published version Peopling Marketing, Organization, and Technology takes an interactionist attitude to study the organization of marketing interaction and the embedding of technology within that organization. By analysing clear illustrative studies, this book explicates the interactionist attitude and demonstrates that production, placing, promotion, and pricing are achieved in, and through, marketing interaction. The studies investigate marketing…

Just like a road trip needs a detailed map with turns, stops, and estimated travel times, every project needs a plan. A project timeline acts as your roadmap, giving you a clear picture of the project’s journey. It helps you anticipate potential ...

Retomo la edición del blog en puertas del Día Mundial de la Innovación, tras una pequeña puesta a punto hace unos meses y después de tiempo sin escribir posts, y no por falta de contenidos […]

The Center for Future Work Places and Practices (CFWPP) will host its annual friends and affiliates networking meeting at the Virginia Tech Inn on May 9, from 2-4pm. Attendees can meet others, hear presentations on the center's activities and ongoing research on the future of work, and enjoy coffee and free discussion. Register now.

This morning I celebrated my 15th year at Virginia Tech! It’s hard to believe this much time has passed since arriving in Blacksburg for the start of the 2009 spring semester. In a nostalgic look back, I’ve included a few images below from...

This weekend, I’ll be speaking about why international education matters at the Pathways to Life Abroad Fair hosted by Policy Pathways. If you live in Richmond, Virginia, please join us at the Huguenot High School between 10am and 2pm on Saturda...

On Thursday, April 11, from 4:00-5:30pm, Karolina Wozniak, Head of Press and Media in the European Parliament Liaison Office in Washington DC, will speak about the upcoming European elections. The European Union is one of the United States strongest and most valuable partners, meaning the elections can have a significant impact on US-EU policies. The … Continue reading Webinar – European Parliament Elections Briefing

I was in Vietnam last fall on assignment from the US State Department (Public Diplomacy Division) to serve as an “English Language Specialist,” giving workshops to foreign language teachers (mostly of English, come Korean and Mandarin) on integrating t...

The application for the 2024-2025 F.I.R.E. (Forging Interest in Research and Engagement) Starters program is now open to Virginia Tech undergraduates (specifically, rising sophomores and/or students with junior standing, or students with at least 2 years remaining at Virginia Tech).   As a global land-grant institution, Virginia Tech is committed to serving individuals and society … Continue reading Application Open for 2024-25 F.I.R.E. Starters

Our new paper entitled “Systematic investigation of inadequate food access at a large southeastern land grant university,” is now available at PLOS ONE. Abtract: Over the past decade, the impact of low food security on student well-being and academic performance has become a growing concern at institutions of higher education across the U.S. This mixed … Continue reading New Paper on Food Access and Security