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10/29/2026

Special delivery! 📦❄️ Today's Nutshell Games research is all about keeping precious cargo safe!

Vaccines have quite the journey to make before they reach us, but how do we make sure they stay safe along the way? 💉

Hiral Makwana, from VT CNRE, is exploring the challenges of vaccine transportation and how we might better predict and prevent problems during shipping.

Can we see into the future of vaccine safety? 🔮 Join us November 7 to discover what's in store in just 90 seconds!

10/28/2026

Today's Nutshell Games research is all about finding your balance! ⚖️

Pregnancy brings plenty of changes, but have you ever wondered how it affects something as everyday as keeping your balance? 🤰

Alexandra Stibler, from Virginia Tech Engineering, is exploring how pregnancy influences the way our bodies move and maintain stability. From baby bumps to biomechanics, there's more to balance than meets the eye!

What's the science behind the balancing act? 🤰 Join us November 7 to find out in just 90 seconds! ⏱️

10/27/2026

We're counting down to the Nutshell Games, and today's research is right on the money! 💸

As we climb the social ladder, does the way we give back change? 🤔

Joining us from VT Pamplin College of Business, Shunqing Shi is exploring how shifts in social status might influence charitable giving, particularly among entrepreneurs. Does moving up mean giving more, giving less, or something else entirely?

Moving on up? 📈 Come see whether generosity comes along for the ride at the Nutshell Games on November 7!

10/23/2026

Not all germs are the bad guys! 🦠

When it comes to fighting stomach viruses, could an unexpected microscopic ally save the day?

Joining us from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Sai Navya Vadlamudi is exploring how engineered yeast might help us control and prevent viral infections. Turns out, the tiniest organisms could have some pretty big potential!

Ready to root for the little guys? 🔬 Join us at the Nutshell Games on November 7 for 90 seconds of microscopic possibilities!

10/22/2026

Science fiction meets science fact at the 2026 Nutshell Games! 🤖

Did you know your body runs on electrical signals? ⚡ What if we could use those signals to help manage hand tremors?

Muneeb Ahmad, from Virginia Tech Engineering, is exploring how exoskeleton technology might offer new possibilities for managing hand tremors and improving everyday life!

Shocking science? We think so! ⚡ Come see how Muneeb is exploring the future of hand tremor management at the Nutshell Games on November 7!

10/21/2026

The countdown to the 2026 Nutshell Games continues! ⏳

Out of sight, out of mind? 💧 Groundwater might be hidden beneath our feet, but it plays a huge role in our everyday lives!

Cassie is tackling the issue of groundwater depletion and why we might need to rethink how we use this precious resource.

Ready to dive a little deeper? 🌊 Join us November 7 to discover what's happening to the water beneath our feet, all in just 90 seconds!

10/20/2026

We're building up to the 2026 Nutshell Games, one presenter at a time! 🛠️

We've all heard of 3D printing, but what happens when we swap plastic for metal? 🔩

Coming to us from Virginia Tech Engineering, Anugrahapra Mukundan is exploring how 3D-printed alloys are made and what causes them to break!

Ready to think outside the mold? ⚙️ Come see how Anugrahapra is reshaping what we know about 3D printing at the Nutshell Games on November 7!

10/19/2026

Our Co-Director of Research Brittney S. Harris, MFA led the CEED Ambassador Workshop with Graduate Students Virginia Tech Graduate School Virginia Tech.

Through this workshop, participants explored ways to communicate their research, build new skills, and reflect on their career paths. 🎓💬

10/19/2026

Happy Monday! We're back with another Nutshell Games presenter! 🎉

Clean drinking water is something every community needs, but is everyone getting equal access? 🚰

Almudena, from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, is diving into drinking water regulations and the inequalities that may exist across the United States. 🌎

Think you know what's coming out of your tap? Join us at the Nutshell Games on November 7 to find out more in just 90 seconds! ⏱️

10/16/2026

We're keeping the momentum going with another Nutshell Games presenter! ⚡

From the devices we use every day to the technology of tomorrow, electronics are everywhere! 📱

Yulia, from Virginia Tech Engineering, is exploring how thin films and bismuth could help shape the future of electronics.

Ready to get charged up about science? ⚡ Join us November 7 at the Nutshell Games to discover what's next for electronics!

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