As a land-grant university, we are the “university of and for the people” and are committed to outreach and innovation to improve the ways people work and live through hands-on, transdisciplinary approaches. Virginia Tech is in the top five percent of universities in the nation for research expenditures, so research is at the core of what we do. It allows our faculty to address questions that can improve the livelihoods of people around the world. With a strong team of researchers, undergraduate and graduate students are able to pursue research opportunities alongside professors to get real, hands-on problem-solving experience right here at home. As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we will always be committed to “an inclusive community of knowledge, discovery, and creativity dedicated to improving the quality of life and the human condition within the Commonwealth of Virginia and throughout the world.”