NSF Grant to Integrate Robotics Technology into Middle School Courses in Mingo County and Pennsylvania
An innovative program that introduces robotic technology into non-technical middle school classes will be used by rural West Virginia and suburban Pittsburgh schools in a federally funded research project to identify and nurture students with an affinity for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). All 6th-, 7th– and 8th-grade students in Mingo County Schools and […]
Venison: A Low-Fat Alternative to Beef
As many West Virginians take to the field during the annual deer hunting seasons, they gain more than just an enjoyable day with family and friends. Many will successfully harvest a deer and fill their freezers with an ample amount of “heart-healthy” venison. “Venison is an excellent alternative to beef for those concerned with healthier […]
‘Created Equal’ Film Screenings, Reception to Take Place Oct. 14-16
The first two films in the “Created Equal” program will be shown on Marshall University’s Huntington campus beginning Monday, Oct. 14. Marshall University is one of 473 institutions across the country awarded a set of four powerful documentary films (“The Abolitionists,” “Slavery by Another Name,” “Freedom Riders” and “The Loving Story”) as part of the […]
34th Annual Apple Trample 5K
On October 19, University Healthcare and The Wellness Center at Berkeley Medical Center will sponsor the 34th annual Apple Trample 5k, an official event of the Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival. The Apple Trample is a great event for first-time walkers and competitive runners who want to set a new personal record. This year’s even […]
Marshall School of Pharmacy Announces Activities for Awareness Month
The Marshall University School of Pharmacy is marking American Pharmacists Month with several student-initiated activities including a poster contest in Cabell County Schools. The “Above the Influence” Poster Contest, which is sponsored in partnership with the Cabell County Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership (CCSAPP), is open to all 5th-grade, middle-school and high-school students in Cabell County. […]
Fall foliage is brilliant this year at Cass Scenic Railroad, October runs are the last for 2013
Mountain Ash (Sorbus americana) berries are bright red and abundant in higher elevations found at state parks such as Blackwater Falls, but perhaps the best way to see them is to ride the train at Cass Scenic Railroad in October. “At Cass, in addition to the ash berries, fall foliage is ablaze in an unbelievable color […]
