DECEMBER 2024

Researchers at West Virginia University will develop technologies and strategies that will revolutionize hydrogen energy on regional and national scales as part of WVU’s addition to the Center for Clean Hydrogen.

As interest in the potential of artificial intelligence grows, so do claims about its ability to transform the state of healthcare. But how do clinicians really feel about using AI technology in making medical decisions? Researchers at the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources are trying to find the answers to those questions.

Since his time as a lecturer at the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, aerospace engineer Steven Raqué's career has led him to positions at NASA and his current role as principal systems engineer at Blue Origin. We chatted with him about his experience working on the recent New Shepard mission, the future of space travel and reconnecting with his former mechanical and aerospace engineering student Emily Calandrelli before her incredible journey.

WVU has named five students including biomedical engineering student Christopher J. Smith, the 2024 Mountaineers of Distinction, a Mountaineer Week tradition that recognizes exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.

Alongside hundreds of graduates, WVU will present two outstanding alumni and an educator with Presidential Honorary Degrees while also recognizing two leading faculty members during Commencement ceremonies, Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Coliseum.

This month we’re excited to introduce alumnus Colin Frosch. Frosch graduated with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 2015.

Dear friends and colleagues,  

We've had several exciting announcements this past month. In this issue of EngineeringWV Wired, you'll learn that our researchers have been selected to join the Center for Clean Hydrogen. Over the past two years, they have collectively received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to participate in the clean hydrogen ecosystem, which aims to revolutionize hydrogen energy.

Our alumni have truly reached for the stars — literally. Mechanical and aerospace engineering alumna Emily Calandrelli became the 100th woman in space, and her former WVU lecturer Steven Raqué, now a Principal Systems Engineer at Blue Origin, worked on the recent New Shepard mission that took her there.

Speaking of our graduates, I am so proud of our bright and talented students and honored to celebrate their accomplishments at our December commencement. At the ceremony, the achievements of our alumni will be noticed as Nitin "Nick" Kumbhani, a leading executive in software development and investment management, will receive a Presidential Honorary Degree. Congratulations to our graduates and Nick!

As we wrap up 2024 with our final newsletter, I want to sincerely thank each of you for your unwavering support and dedication to our college. Your commitment has played a crucial role in helping us reach new heights. I am truly proud of all that we have achieved together.

I hope that during the holiday season, you have the opportunity to relax and enjoy quality time with your family, friends, and loved ones. You deserve all the joys of the season, and I can't wait to see what we accomplish together in the new year.

Let's Go!

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