Integrating renewable energy with the power grid continues to be a big challenge for the electrical grid infrastructure in the United States. While the solution isn’t simple, it’s not impossible either, and researchers from the Statler College have been competitively awarded $7.5 million from the United States Department of Energy to help solve a critical part of the problem.

West Virginia University is one of 84 educational institutions that will work closely with CYBERCOM, part of the U.S. Department of Defense. Students will engage in applied research and innovation while gaining valuable cybersecurity workforce training.

Black engineers have made significant contributions to society and changed the way humans think, work and create. Two Statler College alumni are among those pushing the boundaries of engineering, innovation and technology.

In celebration of Black History Month, we feature professor and associate chair for faculty development in the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Donald Adheroh. Adjeroh has been working in machine learning and computer vision at the Statler College for two decades. Learn more about Adjeroh’s engineering career how he continues to make a difference artificial intelligence and healthcare.

In celebration of Black History Month, we feature mechanical and aerospace engineering major and Lane Innovation Hub team member, Dre' Hodges. Hodges was inspired to choose engineering because of his parents and other leading Black engineers like Lonnie Jonson, Walter Braithwaite and Katherine Johnson. Learn more about Hodges’ engineering path how he continues to make a difference in the Statler College.

Dear friends and colleagues,

This spring semester, many exciting things are happening at the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University. The articles presented in this newsletter showcase the outstanding interdisciplinary research done by our faculty as well as the participation of our students in a real-world experience in virtual safety in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense.

Throughout February, our college has been celebrating Black History Month and highlighting the achievements of exceptional individuals, particularly in STEM disciplines. In early February, we invited college alumni to share their experiences during the stages of student life to professional engineering careers. I invite you to take the time to read their story and others in this newsletter.

I also want to ask you to mark your calendars for March 9th, WVU’s fifth Day of Giving. Your support will make a significant difference today for a stronger tomorrow.

Let's go!

MAILING ADDRESS:
Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | West Virginia University
1374 Evansdale Drive | P.O. Box 6070 | Morgantown, WV 26506-6070
PHONE: 304.293.4821 | EMAIL: engineeringwv@mail.wvu.edu

Copyright © 2021 Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources all rights reserved
Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe