An international team led by WVU researchers studied RCW 120, an emission nebula, to analyze the effects of stellar feedback, the process by which stars inject energy back into their environment. Findings indicate that RCW 120 must be less than 150,000 years old, which is very young for such a nebula.
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The West Virginia University School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported observation results for the seventh week of 'MASCUP!', an ongoing mask observation study.
The Research Office is canceling this event on the "Future of Work" and instead asking that if you are interested in becoming part of a collaboration group on the topic please fill out the qualtrics survey.
The Office of Graduate Education and Life will host the 2021 Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Virtual Grand Finale competition Thursday (April 15). The Grand Finale will feature 10 finalists delivering a unique presentation of their dissertation research which will be reviewed by a panel of judges for a shot at taking the top prize.
Scime named recipient of WVU’s Distinction in Graduate Research Mentoring award Earl Scime, Oleg Jefimenko Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Director of the School of Mathematical and Data Sciences, Director, Center for KINETIC Plasma Physics at West Virginia University, has been named the recipient of the Faculty Award for Distinction in Graduate Research Mentoring.
West Virginia University’s third annual Research Week is set to showcase and celebrate the high-caliber research by faculty, staff and students that shapes us as the state’s only R1 institution. Sponsored by the Research Office and the Office of the Provost, Research Week begins today (April 12), with events each day through Saturday (April 17).