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West Virginia University at Parkersburg was awarded a $379,000 grant to purchase high-tech robotic arm equipment for students to learn state-of-the-art real-world automated manufacturing processes. The purchase of the equipment was made possible through a Rapid Response Advance Grant from the West Virginia Community and Technical College System (WVCTCS) to address the state’s workforce needs.…
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the launch of the 2019 Emerging Leaders Initiative for executives of small businesses poised for growth in emerging markets. Local area recruitment for the 2019 training cycle is currently ongoing at designated SBA District Offices. Interested small business owners can learn more regarding eligibility, how to apply, class…
West Virginia Science & Research, a division of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, presents “The World of Space” featuring Emily Calandrelli on Thursday, March 14 at the Culture Center in Charleston. Calandrelli is the executive producer and Emmy-nominated host of FOX’s Xploration Outer Space, a chief correspondent on Netflix’s Bill Nye Saves The…
Boone Memorial Hospital will celebrate the one year opening of its Black Lung Center this month. The Black Lung Center, located on the Boone Memorial Hospital campus in Madison, West Virginia, has already tested nearly 800 miners since opening February 20th, 2018. In addition to testing, The Black Lung Center helps miners complete their federal black lung claim…
By Lindsey Byars Playing video games isn’t just something kids do in their mom’s basement anymore. Competitive gaming is serious business to its players and fans, and schools like Concord University are embracing the trend. Concord is throwing its hat in the arena of the rapidly growing industry of esports by launching a varsity-level team.…
Shepherd University’s Fine Art, Science, Technology, Engineering, Educational Resource Lab (FASTEnER Lab) has expanded its capabilities thanks to a new stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer that was purchased with a $5,000 donation from an anonymous donor. Kay Dartt, 3D fabrication manager, said the SLA printing process uses a laser to cure photo-sensitive polymers. “That laser allows…