NOVEMBER 2025

Addressing the growing demand for cybersecurity experts to protect our industries, government and research sectors, the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University has created a solution — the new cybersecurity online graduate program.

WVU is recruiting undergraduate students from across the United States to join a summer research immersion experience that explores topics of road infrastructure through the use of “digital twin” technologies. The students will learn to use virtual models to mirror real-world streets and highways in their future careers as the civil engineers building America’s roads.

In a collaborative effort, WVU colleges, departments and units are coming together to form WVU Cyber — a first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary initiative that unites different types of cyber-related research and study across the WVU System to tackle security, economic and workforce challenges.

Pumpkins were in peril on Halloween (Oct. 31) at WVU during the 36th annual WVU Pumpkin Drop. Sponsored by the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering and the WVU chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, this year’s competition included 305 registered teams from 53 schools across West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Alumni from across the country came together with faculty, staff and students for the annual All Voices as One! student-led conference, hosted by the Statler College.

From the simulated mines of Colorado to the robotics arenas of Brazil, students at the Statler College are proving that Mountaineer excellence knows no borders.

Two talented and accomplished undergraduate students and one recent graduate have been endorsed by the University for nationally competitive scholarships, including electrical engineering and computer engineering major Zachary Taylor.

WVU has named dual mechanical and aerospace engineering major Isabella Hart as one of the 2025 Mountaineers of Distinction, a Mountaineer Week tradition that recognizes exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.

The alumni of the Statler College are the enduring legacy of our academic community — a reflection of our institution values, and our broader impact in the world. Their paths, shaped by the education and relationships built here, speak to the strength of our mission. Whether they graduated recently or many years ago, our alumni remain vital to our Mountaineer spirit, inspiring others and helping shape opportunities for the next generation of students!

Do you have business attire sitting in your closet that no longer fit your needs? The Statler College Career Closet accepts donations of lightly used business attire and accessories to help students be professionally prepared for career fairs, internships, interviews and capstone presentations. To learn how you to make a donation, contact Dianne Stewart to help our students start their careers professionally! Donations are tax deductible. Forms are available upon request.

Dear friends and colleagues,  

In this issue of EngineeringWV Wired, we showcase how our programs and experiential learning opportunities reach around the globe, exemplified by the online MS program in Cybersecurity and our feature on student competition teams competing internationally.

Even though the reach spans the globe, our events have a significant impact right here in our backyard. Over the past month, we have connected and opened the doors of collaboration. First, the All Voices as One Conference brought together students and alumni through networking, demonstrations, and a keynote lecture from WVU alumna Diane Sherrard. We also connected with local and regional K-12 students through our 36th annual Pumpkin Drop, bringing the minds of our future to our campus to solve problems and try not to smash a few pumpkins along the way.

Our first annual Industry Day featured some of Statler College's top researchers, students, and industry professionals, aiming to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The event included lab tours, student presentations, and insightful discussions throughout the day, all designed to foster problem-solving through future collaborations. In addition, the WVU community had an excellent turnout at the Mountain State Cyber Summit, which brought together academia and industry to showcase the vast knowledge and expertise of our cybersecurity experts.

As we reflect on all the exciting developments this November, I hope you take the time to enjoy all that the holiday season has to offer for you and your loved ones.

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