The Friday seminar was given by Dr. Claudia Zoccarato of the University of Padua, Italy, on "The role of natural sediment compaction in shaping the coastal, transitional environment." The visit was hosted by Assistant Professor Susanna Werth.

PhD student Yohtaro Kobayashi received an AGU Outstanding Student Presentation Award (OSPA) for his presentation at the AGU 2024 national conference. 

Thank you to everyone who volunteered at the Virginia Tech Open House this past weekend. These events are critical for keeping our program healthy, by helping recruit the next generation of GeoHokies to attend VT. Volunteers this year included Mark Caddick, Jim Spotila, Laura Neser, Maddie Benedetti, Maddi Williams, Angelina Stephens, Simba Srivastava, Madeline Kronebusch, and Morgan Shikle.