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Science, Technology & Research at @WVHEPC #STARWV

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New Neuron magazine available now. Marshall University is building a cybersecurity workforce to protect American infrastructure and boost West Virginia’s economy. #STARWV #WVSTEM #MarshallU #WestVirginia

https://t.co/jgiz0egPF0

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Renowned astrophysicists Duncan Lorimer and Maura McLaughlin built their careers and lives in West Virginia. Read more in our latest issue of the Neuron magazine. #STARWV #WVSTEM

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Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist, will present in Charleston on Monday, April 15 at 6 p.m. Register for free now.

https://t.co/It8fuR0Qf8

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West Virginia has received millions of research investment funding from the @NSF EPSCoR RII Track-1 program. Meet the team comprising the WV Network for Functional Neuroscience and Transcriptomics. #STARWV #WVSTEM

Read now: https://t.co/uVBKs49WrK

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Eight West Virginia institutions received a total of $339,880 in state funding to support approximately 120 undergraduate students seeking substantial, hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics research. #WVSTEM #STARWV

https://t.co/qQ9gmImfyv

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Justin Kline is a residential designer for Solar Holler, a full service solar developer and installer based in West Virginia. His days are spent mapping potential layouts for customers interested in solar energy. #ScientistSpotlightWV #STARWV #WVSTEM

https://t.co/wgo4TwnNhz

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Jennifer Flippin never wants to lose her sense of childlike wonder. As an aquatic ecologist, she works to preserve and maintain our public lands and waterways for generations to come. #ScientistSpotlightWV #STARWV #WVSTEM

https://t.co/AbzDdPzwV0

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Being the first person in your family to pursue higher education is often a daunting task. This is why institutions are stepping in to help first generation and other underrepresented students transition to college. #ScientistSpotlightWV #STARWV #WVSTEM

https://t.co/W3G5Tbc1GF

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Faculty at five West Virginia colleges and universities receive state-funded grants to upgrade STEM equipment and enhance instruction. #STARWV
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Dr. Bernard Schreurs, professor of neuroscience at West Virginia University and director of the West Virginia Alzheimer’s Disease Registry, will present in downtown Charleston on Thursday, November 9 at 6 p.m.

https://t.co/DMp7JdYAnI

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JOIN THE TEAM! Interested in becoming our next Associate Director? Apply before September 7.

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Artificial intelligence has been everywhere recently, but how will this technology affect the daily lives of people in the Mountain State? Three West Virginia University professors have answers to that question. #STARWV #WVSTEM

Read now: https://t.co/uVBKs49WrK

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Meet the leadership of our new @NSF EPSCoR grant! Left to right: Dr. Juliana Serafin, Dr. Suzanne Strait, Dr. Randy Nelson, Dr. Nadja Spitzer, and Dr. Umesh Reddy. #STARWV #WVSTEM #NSFfunded

Read more about the recent grant award: https://t.co/Tabcctba90

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@NSF Congratulations all!

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📢 NSF has awarded six jurisdictions $20M each through ESPCoR!

The awards will support projects that build and bolster infrastructure to advance scientific progress and elevate discovery nationwide in:

📍 ID
📍 IA
📍 MT
📍 SC
📍 VT
📍 WV

Learn more: https://t.co/xvSIMV2RAP

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This funding establishes the WV Network for Functional Neuroscience and Transcriptomics, a statewide collaboration of neuroscientists and bioinformaticists working to position West Virginia as a center for neuroscience research. #STARWV #WVSTEM #NSFfunded

https://t.co/TabcctaCjs

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Kate the Chemist, science entertainer and chemistry professor, visits Charleston for a free and family-friendly event at The Clay Center’s Walker Theater on Thursday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. Register now. #STEMSpeakerWV #WVSTEM #STARWV

https://t.co/XwJusF3Fr3

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Three Research Challenge Grants worth approximately $1.3 million each were awarded to faculty teams from Bluefield State University, Concord University, Marshall University, West Virginia University and West Virginia State University. #STARWV #WVSTEM

https://t.co/PR3Dik4aaj

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Rural, first-generation and other underrepresented students often struggle transitioning from high school to college, especially those seeking a STEM career. In West Virginia, the First2 Network is working to change the system. #STARWV #WVSTEM

Read now: https://t.co/uVBKs49WrK