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Applications Open for Spring 2027 PREP Program

The Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment is accepting applications for its spring 2027 Preparing Your Research for an Extramural Proposal (PREP) program. Open to Virginia Tech faculty across all colleges and campuses, the program provides individualized guidance, expert feedback, and research-development support to help strengthen proposals for competitive external funding. Up to eight faculty members will be selected to participate, with $1,000 in research-development funds available upon successful completion. Applications are due Dec. 4.

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The Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment invites Virginia Tech faculty, researchers, and scholars whose work engages with people, communities, culture, or society to join its growing affiliate community. Through the network, affiliates can connect with colleagues across disciplines, discover opportunities for collaboration, and stay informed about funding opportunities, research events, and institute initiatives. The brief affiliate form allows individuals to share their research interests and expertise, help colleagues across Virginia Tech discover their work, and select the types of updates they'd like to receive. Current affiliates are also encouraged to complete the form to update their information, research interests, and communication preferences.
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A new study analyzing statewide Louisiana Medicaid data found elevated health risks among children and adults living near petrochemical plants and refineries. The findings provide new evidence supporting concerns about the health effects of industrial pollution that communities have voiced for decades. The study was co-led by Virginia Tech professor Barbara Allen, who has previously received research support from ISCE.
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Shaddi Hasan, an assistant professor of computer science, has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program award to advance his research on reliable internet access in rural and Indigenous communities. Hasan’s broader research on digital equity was previously supported by ISCE through the 2023-24 Preparing Your Research for Extramural Proposals program, where his project focused on improving broadband data collection and integrity. His latest work aims to improve broadband data and give rural and Indigenous communities better tools to advocate for expanded access and investment.