VTechWorks

VTechWorks provides global access to Virginia Tech scholarship, including journal articles, books, theses, dissertations, conference papers, slide presentations, technical reports, working papers, administrative documents, videos, images, and more by faculty, students, and staff. Faculty can deposit items to VTechWorks from Elements, including journal articles covered by the University open access policy. Email vtechworks@vt.edu for help.


 
Open Access Policy

Open Access Policy

Virginia Tech's open access policy enables researchers to deposit the accepted version of scholarly articles with no embargo.


Theses and Dissertations

Theses and Dissertations

Virginia Tech was first in the world to require ETDs in 1997, and continues to add scans of older theses and dissertations.


Open Textbooks

Open Textbooks

More than 40 freely available and openly licensed textbooks are among our most downloaded items.


Recent Submissions

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Impact of Climate Change on Career Pathway Choices of Youth in Nepal
Poudel, Sonika (Virginia Tech, 2025-09-12)
This study explores how climate change influences the decision-making processes regarding career pathways of undergraduate students enrolled in agricultural science degree programs at Gauradaha Agriculture Campus, Nepal. Using a qualitative approach, 14 participants were interviewed to understand their perceptions of climate change, its observed effects on agriculture, and the implications for career planning. Thematic analysis revealed four themes: (1) Climate Change as a Lived Disruption to Youth, (2) Shifts in Students' Career Interests, (3) Gaps in Agricultural Education, and (4) Expanding Opportunities Through Policy Support. The findings revealed that climate change is impacting how young people perceive agriculture as an occupation. Interview subjects revealed that climate change negatively impacts their perceptions of traditional farming careers while creating positive interest in research, technology, and alternative opportunities. The recommendations include practical and climate-focused education, better institutional support, and risk mitigation support from the government.
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The Making of Character: When Space Becomes Room, and Room Becomes Place
Khalili, Hasti (Virginia Tech, 2025-09-12)
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Undergraduate Student Senate: April 26, 2022
(Virginia Tech, 2022-04-26)
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Undergraduate Student Senate: March 15, 2022
(Virginia Tech, 2022-03-15)
Undergraduate Student Senate: March 1, 2022
(Virginia Tech, 2022-03-01)