If you are at least 35 years or older, live at home within the Appalachian region and are able to walk without the assistance of others, you are eligible to participate in this study being conducted at the WVU Health Sciences Center by Physical Therapy and Exercise Physiology faculty and students.
Research
A model for predicting the levels of oxygen in water, developed by Statler College researcher Omar Abdul-Aziz, gives citizen scientists nationwide a tool for taking action on stream pollution.
The Journal of Aging and Physical Activity has published the results of a study conducted by Dina L. Jones which evaluated the process of bringing a fall-prevention exercise intervention, Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, to older adults in rural West Virginia churches.
Learn research tips and tricks to succeed in academics. Prep for your next research assignment, find resources for a literature review, situate yourself in previous literature, and learn where to find key resources by attending one or more of these workshops.
The WVU Research Office is accepting event submissions for its fifth annual Research Week, which begins March 20. The week will feature a slate of activities, events and workshops to highlight research efforts by faculty, staff and students.
The WVU Humanities Center will celebrate WVU’s fifth annual Research Week with several events showcasing humanities and humanities-adjacent scholarship.