In Logan County, the return of elk is more than a conservation success — it’s a living experiment in adaptation, resilience and survival. With brainworm threats, predator pressure and low genetic diversity, Amy Welsh and Adam Cook are racing to understand what makes a herd thrive or fail.
Research
Faculty and staff are asked to encourage their undergraduate researchers to submit abstracts for the 18th Annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium slated for July 24 in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.
Several presentations on pollution prevention and energy efficiency related topics will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 20 in the Advanced Engineering Research Building, Room 120 or on Zoom.
A new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Appalachian Health shows statistically significant improvements in depression, anxiety and life satisfaction among women and girls who participated in intervention provided by the Libera program. The research was led by Elizabeth Claydon, associate professor in the School of Public Health.
The purpose of the study is to determine whether cannabidiol affects driving performance, cognition and sedation among healthy adults by dose or sex using a driving simulator. Participants who complete the study will receive a $100 Visa gift card and breakfast.
WVU is one of three U.S. universities testing a new technology that incorporates “shape memory” material for clear plastic dental aligners, an alternative to traditional metal braces.