By Scott Zahn Recent data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics tells us that the national unemployment rate continues to drop but, at 7.9% as of September, remains high. Data, however, can sometimes be misleading, and for companies struggling to find workers for their warehouses or distribution centers, these current unemployment numbers represent good…
By Sierra Portillo With SpaceX’s recently successful launch, space travel is headed in new and exciting directions. NASA hopes private companies such as SpaceX and Boeing will provide opportunities for tourism, as well as chances to increase the number of experiments performed aboard space stations like the International Space Station. Understanding the realities of microgravity…
By John Dahlia Marcus Fisher, Justin Morris, Scott Zemerick, Matt Grub and Mark Suder. These men shared a childhood dreams to propel their beloved Mountain State into space—and it came true. Launching West Virginia’s First Spacecraft West Virginia’s first spacecraft, Simulation to Flight-1 (STF-1), launched into orbit on December 16, 2018, on the first-ever NASA…
By Dustin Crutchfield Glenville State College (GSC) is the only centrally located college in West Virginia. The school, located in Gilmer County, has a history dating back almost 150 years. Faculty and staff at GSC are now planning two new initiatives to assist those seeking a teaching license and for persons interested in pursuing a…
By Howard G. Murphy Jr. With its significant proven reserves and production of coal, natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs), one might ask how West Virginia contributes to reducing individual and business global carbon footprints. The answer includes at least two paths—through the production of natural gas and NGLs to replace more carbon-intensive fuels…
By Sean O’Kelly Challenges in owning and running a business are nothing new. While obstacles may come up frequently, they can also put incredible demands on a business, its direction and its personnel. According to a recent survey conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research in April to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on…