NOVEMBER 2024

Researchers in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University are utilizing $2.5 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency to enhance sustainable development efforts in the Mountain State. 

Polypropylene, a plastic used in everything from car parts and lawn chairs to food packaging and clothing, may soon become more environmentally friendly because of WVU research.

As students begin their engineering journeys, many grapple with their understanding of the discipline and how it relates to their identity as engineers. Researchers at WVU are focused on empowering students in the Statler College with tools, resources and services to support and retain them beyond their first year.

Over 1,000 K-12 students vied for victory at the 35th annual Pumpkin Drop hosted by the Statler College.

Piyush Mehta, associate professor in the Statler College, has been named to the newly elected Class of 2025 Associate Fellows of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and appointed to the Space Weather Advisory Group — a Federal Advisory Committee for the White House Space Weather Operations, Research and Mitigation subcommittee. 

We’re built different here in West Virginia. Grit runs in our blood, and we know what it means to work hard.  Mountaineers and coal miners have shaped the Mountain State, from seasoned veterans who sacrificed in the depths of traditional industry to the next wave of engineers honing their skills today at the Statler College. We’re paying homage to how intergenerational collaboration, knowledge transfers and fresh perspectives are shaping the future.

Two talented and accomplished undergraduate students have been endorsed by WVU for the British Marshall Scholarship.

Statler College students Austin Brown and James Carte can now check an epic adventure off their bucket list: cycling for charity from coast to coast. Now with their feet back on the ground in Morgantown, they’re reflecting on their cross-country journey full of endurance, determination, pizza and choreographed dance routines.

This month we’re excited to introduce our alumnus, John Mazzone, a distinguished 1983 graduate of the Materials, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at WVU. 

A generous gift to the Statler College will enhance on-campus learning opportunities for students in the Wadsworth Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

The WVU Foundation is honoring three individuals including WVU alumni Wayne and Kathy Richards and Antero Resources with 2024 Outstanding Philanthropy Awards for their tremendous generosity, leadership and dedication.

Dear friends and colleagues,  

As we approach the holiday season, I can't help but be thankful for all the accomplishments of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni. This month's acknowledgments can be summed up in one word: support.

In this issue of EngineeringWV Wired, we are thrilled to share the news about our researchers receiving a $2.5 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to help regional manufacturers meet evolving product guidelines, as well as $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to combat America's abundant plastic waste with microwave technology.

Our faculty and staff take great pride in supporting STEM opportunities for the next generation of engineers and computer scientists. A prime example is this year's 35th annual Pumpkin Drop, where K-12 students test their engineering skills by building a container to help a pumpkin survive the 11-story drop.

We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support from our alumni, which comes in many different ways, including contributions to enhance on-campus learning, scholarships, research initiatives, laboratory improvements, and sharing their valuable experiences. This support and guidance are instrumental in the success of our students' academic journeys.

As we reflect during this time of the year, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your support and ongoing interest in our college. Together, we continue to grow, prosper, and succeed, and I couldn't be more proud of all the members of our Statler College family.

Let's Go!

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