Faculty and graduate students received a survey request reminder from Source at Ethics Core today (April 26). The Survey of Organizational Research Climate (SOURCE) is an externally validated instrument that will assess WVU’s environment for responsible research practices, and will provide useful information in evaluating and enhancing WVU’s policies, processes and educational efforts.
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The 4th Annual Behavioral & Biomedical Sciences Spring Symposium is set for May 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring a keynote address from Michelle Jones-London, chief, Office of Programs to Enhance Neuroscience Workforce Diversity, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
The Bridge Initiative is an interdisciplinary, campus-wide initiative under the Provost’s Office with support from the Research Office. It brings researchers together from across campus whose work can impact science and technology policy in the focus areas of sustainability, energy, innovation and public health.
Join the Women in Natural Resources Club and the Association for Women in Science-WV Chapter for a viewing of the feature-length documentary “Picture a Scientist” from April 28-30, followed by a moderated panel discussion April 30 from 4-5 p.m.
A new study led by Brad Phillips—a researcher with the WVU School of Nursing—suggests that being young, being single, having a low income and having limited post-secondary education may make parents more likely to feel lonely or perceive a lack of emotional support when their children are in the PICU.
Michael McCawley, clinical associate professor in the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, is leading efforts to better understand the potential relationship between possible exposure of heavy metals and near-term health effects in children as a new mineral wool insulation factory sets to commence operations this summer in Ranson.