Astrophysicist Sean McWilliams was on the team that first detected gravitational waves in 2015. Now, he will play a key role in the development of a first-of-its-kind space probe that will detect and accurately measure gravitational waves with support from NASA funding.
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Three outstanding West Virginia University students have been named winners of the 2024 Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences. Easton Cahill, Rachel King and Christopher Smith are among the 438 scholars selected nationwide and join the ranks of 47 Mountaineers selected before them.
The Research Apprenticeship Program, implemented in 2017 to provide first- and second-year students with mentored research and creative activities, has led to higher student retention rates than institutional averages, according to a new study. Additionally, data revealed higher retention rates for participants from historically marginalized populations.
Heather Stephens recently discussed the current state of the labor force in the Mountain State, including the demographic and other trends, during the co-conference hosted by First 2 Network and the West Virginia Jobs Network at Canaan Valley Resort State Park.
A 3D model developed by WVU neuroscientists shows how implantable stimulators – the same kind used to treat chronic pain – can target neurons that control specific muscles to provide rehabilitation for people with neurological disorders such as stroke and spinal cord injuries.
Heather Stephens is a co-founding editor of Reaching Regions, an academic journal that launched this month in partnership with WVU, Iowa State University and the North American Regional Science Council. Submissions should address topics related to North America and require the use of non-technical language.