The Scope showcases student-produced news articles about research and researchers at VCU. The stories have been conceived and written by students in MASC 491-005 (Science Journalism), a course taught during the Fall 2016 semester by Sara Williams, head of academic outreach at VCU Libraries, and Jeff South, an associate professor in the Robertson School of Media and Culture. The Scope has been funded by a VCU Quest for Distinction Innovative Programs Grant.

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Submissions from 2017

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Nuclear engineering program marks 10th anniversary, Rebecca Jones

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Submissions from 2016

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An advocate for minorities in science, Paige Bellamy

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Researcher studies nervous system development, Paige Bellamy

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A wonder drug against cancer, HIV and other diseases?, Ryan Carstons

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Vaginal probiotic may help in pregnancy, Ryan Carstons

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Exploring links between diabetes and depression, Kirby Farineau

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Songbird’s Winter Grounds Face Environmental Threats, Kirby Farineau

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Commercial drone research takes off at VCU, Joe Forcier

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How do police brutality videos affect us?, Joseph Forcier

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International health workers spend year at VCU, Vanessa Gleiser

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Many college students abuse alcohol and Adderall, Vanessa Gleiser

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Various tests induce, then measure, stress, Malik Hall

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Why can’t they all be best in class?, Malik Hall

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Demanding class spurs student to Stanford, Jacob Jaminet

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Perseverance pays off for Ph.D. student, Jacob Jaminet

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Researchers head south to study mangroves and birds, Joe Johnson

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Study may reform police training methods, Joe Johnson

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Reimagining Your Rx, Rebecca Jones

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A fluffy friend can chase stress away, Jessica Mayfield

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E-cigarettes may be a clue at crime scenes, Jessica Mayfield

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Glove’s a perfect fit for patients with Raynaud’s disease, Riley Murtagh

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Project tracks veterans’ brain injuries, Riley Murtagh

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Pine trees may shed light on global warming, Nicole Nelson

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Professor studies invasive species in Africa, Nicole Nelson