33andathirdRPM, my preferred research areas are Operations Research, Logistics, and Transportation Systems.
Thanks lpeppersauce for the comment. I really appreciate it. Considering financial matters, a small town cannot be that terrible for me, since I am married and I should manage my and my wife's costs to be maximally covered by the funding. Anyhow, do you know anything special about the costs in Blacksburg? Do you think 1914$ per month can be sufficient for us with a mediocre style of living? What's your idea about Blacksburg itself? Is it an active town? Are there sufficient entertainment infrastructure (stores, etc.) and activities (concerts, movies, etc.) in Blacksburg? I mean, is the town alive or dead?
Pre-thanks for your next comments.