Destination Areas
Destination Areas, Virginia Tech
Transdisciplinary Communities
Nine areas of focus combine our existing academic and research
strengths with innovative transdisciplinary teams, tools, and processes.
Committed to Beyond Boundaries
The Destination Areas and Strategic Growth Areas (DA/SGAs) and Virginia Tech’s
investment Institutes are committed to advancing the Beyond Boundaries vision.
In order to facilitate transdisciplinary research efforts, the DAs/SGAs in conjunction with the Institutes, are offering seed grants to foster collaborative efforts and to enhance the competitiveness for defined external support in areas that address issues related to rural health and infectious disease.
Data and Decisions 2018 Request for Concepts
Application Deadline: October 31, 2018
The Data and Decisions destination area is soliciting requests for concepts for a second year. Successful RFC awardees will identify and make impactful changes highlighting VT as a destination for Data and Decisions research. Emphasis placed on external impact to raise awareness of Data and Decisions outside of the university will receive strong consideration. Three awards (up to $30,000 each) are expected to be funded.
Upcoming Events
October 27
Virginia Tech Science Festival
Admission: Free
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Festival expo; 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Nutshell Games
November 27-28
2nd Annual Advancing the Human Condition Symposium
Location: Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, Blacksburg, Virginia
Faculty Spotlight, Virginia Tech
Destination Areas News
Video: Conversation with the President
In a conversation with Dawn Jefferies, Virginia Tech President Tim Sands talks about the start of the academic year and reflects on the importance of research.
Our Motto
Ut Prosim (That I May Serve)
Virginia Tech is committed to creating global impacts built
upon a foundation of diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.
Top Talent Search
We intend to attract and retain top talent through initiatives that are supported by administration, stakeholder groups, and outstanding new interdisciplinary facilities.
2018 Courses
We welcome students seeking to reach beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries to find the innovation that exists in the intersections of diverse fields.