WVU physicist named Cottrell Scholar
A West Virginia University physicist is using her experiences as a Cottrell Scholar to further her research efforts and create a new curriculum. Weichao Tu, an assistant professor of physics in the WVU Read More
Marshall, West Virginia Science Adventures to host 3rd Annual Easter Science Blitz
The Marshall University College of Science and West Virginia Science Adventures will host the 3rdAnnual Easter Science Blitz from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Science Building Read More
WVU breaks ground on state’s first dedicated STEM and makerspace facility
West Virginia University Extension Service broke ground this week on the Annette S. Boggs Educational Center, a 6,000-square-foot facility, which will be located at WVU Jackson’s Mill. The Boggs Educational Center will be Read More
Newsweek names WVU Medicine among World’s Best Hospitals
WVU Medicine has been recognized by Newsweek as part of its inaugural list of the World’s Best Hospitals. According to Newsweek, the World’s Best Hospitals 2019 ranking lists the best hospitals Read More
Fairmont State receives grant for forensics and chemistry summer camp
Fairmont State University has received $5,000 grant to support a one-week Forensic and Analytical Chemistry Technology (FACT) summer camp for approximately 20 West Virginia middle school students. This award is Read More
Rural America needs more headache specialists, WVU researcher says
West Virginia is short on neurologists. According to David Watson, who directs the West Virginia University Headache Center, the state has just half of the neurologists it needs. This scarcity can cause problems Read More
Marshall University scientists tie walnuts to gene expressions related to breast cancer
New research from Marshall University links walnut consumption as a contributing factor that could suppress growth and survival of breast cancers. Led by W. Elaine Hardman, Ph.D., a professor in Read More
Fairmont State faculty, students attend annual mathematics conference
Three Fairmont State Math Department faculty members, along with eight pre-service mathematics teachers, attended the 2019 West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference March 15-16 at the Stonewall Read More
WVU’s inaugural Research Week celebrates ‘research with purpose’
West Virginia University’s inaugural Research Week is more than a showcase of the work done at the state’s only R1 Research Institute; it’s a celebration of the faculty and students across campus who pursue Read More
Student research showcased at 31st Annual Marshall University Research Day
More than 100 students and post-doctoral, residents and fellows participated in the 31st Annual Marshall University Health Science Research Day Friday, March 22, at the Marshall University Medical Center. Organized and sponsored Read More