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Professor, Yu Gu with the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University has been named to a distinguished professorship to elevate research and academic excellence.

The Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources was abuzz with scholarly pursuit and inquiring minds on Friday with the culmination of the 2024 West Virginia University Research Week. Chief scientist at Johns Hopkins applied physics lab and Statler College alumna Kerri B. Phillips delivered this year’s distinguished seminar and students from across the College presented their posters as part of this year’s symposium.

Some of the brightest high school seniors from across the Mountain State who have demonstrated an impressive commitment to academic excellence and community service while balancing extracurricular activities are eager to represent West Virginia University as the new cohort of Bucklew Scholars.

Engineers at  West Virginia University have received a wave of federal support for research projects that will help slash the cost of clean hydrogen.

For the second year in a row, the West Virginia University Mine Rescue Team from the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources is the champion of the 2024 Intercollegiate Mine Emergency Response Competition.

Over 65 teams from around the country gathered this weekend for the second annual West Virginia University Mountaineer VEX Robotics Competition, hosted by the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources and the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at the WVU Rec Center. 

The Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University will host the WVU MMAE Mountaineer VEX Robotics Competition for the second year in a row, gathering student teams from across the US and Canada to design and build a robot to compete and sharpen their engineering skills. Winning teams will have the opportunity to advance to the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas held in April.

A West Virginia University mechanical engineer has developed a way to predict the neuron and muscle patterns controlling locomotion for animals of any size, moving at any speed.

The Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources the Alumni Who Inspire! Program recognizes alumni for their dedication to their professions, our college and West Virginia University.

Two assistant professors in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University have been recognized as Herbert P. Dripps Faculty Fellows in Engineering, effective January 1, 2024.