Fall 2013 Issue of the Neuron is here
The Fall 2013 issue of the Neuron, West Virginia’s quarterly journal of science and research, is now available online and in print. The cover feature is Dr. Nick Wu, an associate professor Read More
Job Opportunity
Job Opportunity: The Division of Science and Research is currently seeking a Education, Outreach and Diversity Manager in academic research administration/science education. This individual will assist in the coordination and administration functions of Read More
Resource: Find research opportunities, financial support and internships at Pathways to Science Site
A website, www.pathwaystoscience.org, offers education and career training opportunities for students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The site is searchable by discipline, keyword, institution or geographic area. Read More
Video: Company designs toys encouraging girls to become engineers
A company called GoldieBlox is working to get (and keep) girls interested in science and engineering. While the Division of Science and Research is not advertising for the company, this Read More
WVU's Li receives Orthopaedic Research Society award
On the heels of receiving the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association-Pfizer Best Scientific Paper Award, Bingyun Li, Ph.D., associate professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedics Read More
WVU Health Sciences schools and Kuwaiti government announce educational partnership
For 15 years, students from Kuwait have been coming to the West Virginia University School of Dentistry to learn the skills necessary to care for patients in their native country. Read More
Marshall alumna named 2013 Outstanding Woman in Technology at ‘Spirit of Innovation’ awards
Two-time Marshall University graduate Dr. Stephanie A. Skolik was recognized as one of West Virginia’s top innovators last week at the TechConnectWV “Spirit of Innovation” awards banquet. An ophthalmologist and Read More
Two WVU professors win ‘Spirit of Innovation’ awards
An engineer and a mathematician at West Virginia University claimed two of five awards presented Tuesday (Oct. 22) at the TechConnectWV Spirit of Innovation Awards Banquet. Xingbo Liu, associate professor Read More
WVU grad student recognized for alternative fuel research
A West Virginia University graduate student is being recognized for her research into production of alternative fuels in spent mine lands. Officials at the Morgantown school say Carol Brown has Read More
Hands-on Workshop for K-12 teachers: Electrolysis of water in the science laboratory for under $5 with hand-held microfluidics
A hands-on workshop on Nov. 2, 2013 in Morgantown will demonstrate how students can visualize the electrolysis of water in a microfluidic device in under one minute. All workshop attendees Read More