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.
Upcoming Events
November 27-28
2nd Annual Advancing the Human Condition Symposium
Location: Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, Blacksburg, Virginia
February 20, 2019
Data and Decisions and 2019 PPE Distinguished Public Lecture with Dr. Dan Ariely: "Free Beer"
Location: Moss Arts Center
Time: 5pm-7pm
Admission: Free
Ongoing
Brown Bag Lecture Series: Building Transdisciplinary Communities
January 30
Sudipta Sarangi
Data and Decisions Destination aReas and Department of Economics
Location: Kelly 210
Time: 12-1pm
February 20
Patty Raun and Daniel Bird Tobin
Center for Communicating Science and School of Performance Arts
Location: Kelly 310
Time: 12-1pm
March 20
Aaron Brantly
Integrated Security Destination Areas and Department of Political Science
Location: Kelly 210
Time: 12-1pm
April 17
Anne Khademian
Policy Strategic Growth Are and School of Public and International Affairs
Location: Kelly Hall 210
Time: 12-1pm
Faculty Spotlight, Virginia Tech
Destination Areas News
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.
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.
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.