David Schmale, Virginia Tech (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption David Schmale, a professor in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, is one of more than 800 US citizens who will teach, conduct research, and/or provide expertise abroad for the 2019-20 academic year through the Fulbright US Scholar Program. Credit Virginia Tech Usage Restrictions Credit Virginia Tech License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.