SURF’s Up!
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows Awarded
The Office of Distance Learning and Summer Sessions has launched a pilot program, along with the colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Natural Resources, and Science. Research stipends have been made available to undergraduate students through a competitive application process. These stipends will pay for up to a maximum of 30 hours per week of research work under the guidance of a sponsoring faculty member.
Congratulations to the following students for being selected to participate in this year’s inaugural Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) program:
Name |
Major |
Classification |
Assigned College |
| Danielle Hunter | Human Nutrition & Foods | Junior |
Agriculture & Life Sciences |
| Tristan Leckie | Biological Sciences | Junior |
Agriculture & Life Sciences |
| Allison Palmer | Agriculture & Applied Economics | Junior |
Agriculture & Life Sciences |
| Tuan Pham | Biological Sciences | Senior |
Agriculture & Life Sciences |
| Jenny Poon | Psychology | Sophomore |
College of Science |
| Matthew Stauffer | Biological Sciences Engineering | Sophomore |
Agriculture & Life Sciences |
| Mark White | Food Science & Technology | Senior |
Agriculture & Life Sciences |
| Kathryn Winters | Civil & Environmental Engineering | Junior |
Agriculture & Life Sciences |
K-12 Administrators, Teachers, & Counselors
Take Note of Summer II Course Availability
As you are closing out another academic year, consider putting Virginia Tech in your summer plans. We have developed a series of summer online courses just for K-12 educators. If you are thinking about retooling, have a desire to develop proficiency in another content area, or be exposed to the latest pedagogical techniques, University Summer Sessions offers a diverse listing of online courses to meet your specific needs. You’ll have the privilege of these benefits without leaving home. Preview the PDF flier to find the course that is right for you.
"How Hokies Spent Their Summer" Collegiate Times Quiz
The correct answer is highlighted in bold.
What Did You Do Last Summer That Was Fun and Educational?
Mark McNamee, Virginia Tech Provost
- I went camping in the Shenandoah National Park to owl watch
- I read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- I hiked up to Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Gorge, in Portland, Oregon
- I took Italian lessons for a future trip to Rome
Seth Greenberg, Men's Basketball Head Coach
- I went deep sea diving with my family in the Grand Caymans
- I went to Europe and visited Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Versailles
- I toured other ACC schools to learn about their athletic and academic programs
- I read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Joe McFadden, Graduate Student Assembly President
- I took Italian lessons for a future trip to Roam
- I went camping in the Shenandoah National Park to owl watch
- I hiked up to Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Gorge, in Portland, Oregon
- I went to Beijing for the Summer Olympics and saw Michael Phelps swim
Emily Mashack, Student Government Association President
- I read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- I took Italian lessons for a future trip to Roam
- I hiked the entire Virginia leg of the Appalachian Trail
- I went white water rafting at the New River Gorge - What a thrilling experience
Beth Dunkenberger, Women's Basketball Head Coach
- I took our team to Greece and Italy and visited the Coliseum and Vatican City
- I toured other ACC schools to learn about their athletic and academic programs
- I enjoyed the steel drum orchestra during the Shultz Lawn Summer Concert Series
- I made a road trip to Dixie Caverns, capped off with a trip to The Home Place
Police Chief Wendell Flinchum, Virginia Tech Police Department
- I went to Yellowstone National Park, Grand Tetons, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming
- I hiked the entire Virginia leg of the Appalachian Trail
- I read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- I went deep sea diving with my family in the Grand Caymans
Ed Spencer, Vice President for Student Affairs
- I read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- I hiked the entire Virginia leg of the Appalachian Trail
- I went to Beijing for the Summer Olympics and saw Michael Phelps swim
- I took our grandchildren to Disney World for a week
Michael Herndon, Director of University Summer Sessions
- I went to Beijing for the Summer Olympics and saw Michael Phelps swim
- I went to Yellowstone National Park, Grand Tetons, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming
- I read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- I took my boys to the library every week to engage in reading and activities