The Office of Graduate Education and Life has announced the winners of the annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition, which was held on April 10 during Graduate Student Appreciation Week and Research Week.
Three West Virginia University students have been awarded the coveted Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and natural sciences which supports students with strong commitments to research careers.
West Virginia University students pursuing careers in geoscience and energy engineering will have access to industry-leading professional software thanks to a $26.8 million gift from Rock Flow Dynamics.
The West Virginia University Student Employee Appreciation Committee proudly recognizes Chayce Hill, a junior chemical engineering major, and Nishat Alam, a doctoral student in industrial engineering, as the Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year and Graduate Student Employee of the Year, respectively.
A brotherly bond and desire to give back will provide scholarship opportunities for students at the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources.
In the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources on Friday, halls were filled with brilliant minds and innovative research with the culmination of the 2025 West Virginia University Research Week. Engineer and scientist at Idaho National Laboratory Dong Ding delivered this year’s distinguished seminar on nuclear energy and students from across the College presented their posters as part of this year’s symposium.
Pedro Mago, Glen H. Hiner Dean of the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University, announced the winners of the College’s outstanding teaching, advising, faculty, graduate student researchers and staff awards for the 2024-2025 academic year on April 11, 2025.
When Mazin Omer first stepped onto Evansdale campus, he brought with him a passion for aerospace and mechanical engineering and an incredible drive to serve his community. Now, Omer’s devotion has earned him recognition from National Society of Black Engineers as the Mike Shinn Distinguished Member of the Year 2024-2025 — a distinction reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic excellence and commitment to their profession.
Each spring, West Virginia University recognizes selected faculty members for their exceptional and innovative teaching.
This year, the WVU Foundation Awards for Outstanding Teaching honor two faculty members:
Ashish Nimbarte, professor and chair of the
industrial and management systems engineering department in the
Statler College of Engineering Mineral Resources at
West Virginia University, has been named director of Statler College Online
Programs. His appointment began March 2025.