The Science, Technology & Research division of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission awarded three research challenge grants worth approximately $1.3 million each to support research conducted by students and faculty at West Virginia High education institutions. All three research teams selected for the grants totaling more than $3.9 million will be led by faculty from the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University.

Recently published research by West Virginia University engineers marks a big step forward in improving durability and performance of the solid oxide fuel cells that power plants can use to generate electricity.

A model for predicting the levels of oxygen in water, developed by West Virginia University researcher Omar Abdul-Aziz, gives citizen scientists nationwide a tool for taking action on stream pollution.

The Mine Rescue Team from West Virginia University’s Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources were crowned champions of the 2023 Intercollegiate Mine Emergency Rescue Development. The event was held on February 22-24 in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

As part of Engineers Week 2023, the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources will host its first Pinewood Derby contest in partnership with Boy Scouts of America and the Lane Innovation Hub.

Students interested in careers in engineering will now have new degree options to consider at West Virginia University. The Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources has launched a new undergraduate degree program in engineering technology.

The Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University, has announced the appointment of Sarah Smith to director of development effective February 27, 2023.

Dear friends and colleagues,

This issue of EngineeringWV Wired highlights the outstanding work being done by our faculty and students. I invite you to read about our recently launched new undergraduate degree program in engineering technology, our WVU team that swept top prizes at an international collegiate mine rescue competition, and the cutting-edge research being conducted by our faculty.

We also have many firsts to celebrate in this issue as the Statler College hosted its first VEX Robotics Competition for more than 50 high school and middle school teams and held its first collegiate Pinewood Derby Competition, where students were able to build their entries at the Lane Innovation Hub.

I am continuously impressed by our students, faculty, and staff's passion, dedication, and commitment to our mission. Their work is outstanding and truly inspiring, and our college continues to move forward because of their efforts.

Lastly, WVU will be hosting its 6th annual Day of Giving on March 22. I encourage each of you to get involved so that together we can create opportunities for the Statler College community. For more details on WVU Day of Giving, visit https://dayofgiving.wvu.edu/statler.

Let's Go!

Save the date! WVU's sixth annual Day of Giving is March 22. The one-day event has raised just under $48 million for our University in its first five years combined. Let's go! #WVUDayofGiving

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