State-of-the-art robotic arms to provide advanced training to WVU Parkersburg students

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.…

SBA’s Emerging Leaders Initiative to Help Growing Entrepreneurs Opens for 2019 Recruitment

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…

The Chancellor’s STEM Speaker Series returns with “The World of Space” featuring West Virginia native Emily Calandrelli

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…

Anonymous donation allows Shepherd to get new 3D printer in FASTEnER Lab

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…

West Virginia American Water Accepting Applications for 2019 Environmental Grant Program

West Virginia American Water announced today that applications are now being accepted for the company’s 2019 Environmental Grant Program awards. The grant awards will be available to organizations in West Virginia American Water service areas across the state. Established in 2005, the West Virginia American Water Environmental Grant Program offers funds for innovative, community-based environmental…