SCIENTIST SPOTLIGHT: TIMOTHY CORRIGAN
The big picture of Dr. Tim Corrigan’s field of research starts with the very small. Most of what he does is on the nanoscale, in fact. A great deal of Read More
WVU physicist is part of NASA mission to solve the mystery of magnetic reconnection
By Marissa Sura WVU University Relations/News Last week a winter weather system pummeled much of the nation, bringing cities to a standstill. In contrast, space weather – which occurs Read More
West Virginia State University designated a Tree Campus USA
West Virginia State University (WVSU) has received its second consecutive designation as a Tree Campus USA from the National Arbor Day Foundation. To date, WVSU remains the only institution of Read More
WVUTeach kickoff celebrates enhancement of STEM learning in West Virginia
Quality science and math education can transform lives—and this transformation starts with building a STEM-educated workforce at the college level. That was the message delivered by West Virginia University President Read More
Davis & Elkins hosts Ohio State biology professor for lecture series
Dr. Susan Gershman will present “How to Be Attractive: The Secret Sex Lives of Crickets and Flies” as part of the Davis & Elkins College Lecture Series on Thursday, March Read More
WVU researcher to study effects of nanomaterials during pregnancy
Nanomaterials are present in everyday household products like toothpaste, shampoo, and make-up. Foods such as powdered doughnuts and candy with stamped lettering also contain these tiny particles. Little is known Read More
More than 700 children expected to attend Brain Expo at Marshall University
More than 700 elementary school children from around the Tri-State region will visit Marshall University’s Memorial Student Center on Friday, March 6, to learn about the brain and nervous system Read More
Students to showcase research at Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
Dozens of undergraduates will head to the State Capitol on Wednesday, March 4 hoping to show state lawmakers concrete evidence of why research is important and worthy of their support. Read More
West Liberty University chemistry students receive Bayer scholarships
Three chemistry majors were recently honored as the first recipients of the Bayer Chemistry Scholarship at West Liberty University. Juniors Michael B. Bates of Spencer, W.Va. and McKensie L. Read More
WVU Forensic Science Summer Camp announced for 2015
What: The West Virginia University Department of Forensic and Investigative Sciences and the Next Generation Forensic Science Initiative will be hosting a forensic science summer camp for middle school (6th—8th Read More