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Addressing the under-representation of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), while also encouraging women to excel in these fields is the driving pursuit of the 2019 Women & Technology Conference, to be held on Monday, Oct. 21 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Charleston, event organizers announced. “This year’s Women…
Injuries and deaths caused by roof collapses and falling debris, common culprits for underground mine accidents, could be prevented by the unlikely force of robots and drones, thanks to the work of West Virginia University engineers. Ihsan Berk Tulu, assistant professor of mining engineering, along with Jason Gross, Yu Gu and Guilherme Pereira, from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, are developing…
West Virginia’s only family owned adventure outfitter, River Expeditions, announced their luxury cabins will go on sale October 21 and remain in effect through March 31, 2020. The months following rafting season, also known as the “secret season”, ushers in deep discounts on vacation rentals at River Expeditions. Save half off the regular nightly rate…
To encourage innovation and problem-solving among students interested in agriculture, the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) and statewide partners announce the third-annual West Virginia Agriculture Technology & Innovation Student Competition, which offers cash prizes to winners. “We’re working to inspire and recognize students who can solve current and emerging issues in agriculture and food production,”…
Citing the need to “improve the quality of student life, enrich academic experience, enhance student services, and respond to students’ needs,” the West Virginia University Board of Governors unanimously approved construction plans Wednesday for three major projects totaling $176 million. The projects will be funded by a combination of private donations, auxiliary revenue, private financing (bonds) and reserves.…
New roles have been assigned to several West Liberty University employees. “One of my goals is to increase West Liberty’s connection with multiple communities in the Northern Panhandle and the entire tri-state. This realignment of duties is meant to address that need and result in greater outreach to our region,” said Dr. Stephen Greiner, WLU…