Division of Science & Research
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
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Scientist Spotlight – Dr. Michael Norton
Apr 14, 2012
For Dr. Michael Norton, the path is important. Knowing from an early age that he would be a chemist, Dr.…
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Scientist Spotlight: Dr. Cerasela Zoica Dinu
Jan 11, 2012
Dr. Cerasela Zoica Dinu is making a difference in education and research in West Virginia.
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Scientist Spotlight – Dr. Bryan Raudenbush
Sep 26, 2011
Dr. Bryan Raudenbush applies common scents to his research. Literally. As associate professor of psychology at Wheeling Jesuit University,…
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Scientist Spotlight – Dr. Letha Sooter
Sep 22, 2011
Dr. Letha Sooter is an assistant professor at West Virginia University and a participant in the WVNano initiative. She is…
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Scientist Spotlight – Dr. Jason Best
Sep 22, 2011
Dr. Jason Best is a professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Shepherd University and director of the university’s observatory. Supported…
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Scientist Spotlight – Dr. Tony Szwilski
Sep 22, 2011
Dr. Tony Szwilski is an engineering professor and director of the Center for Environmental, Geotechnical and Applied Science at Marshall…
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Scientist Spotlight – Dr. Tina Cartwright
Sep 22, 2011
Dr. Tina Cartwright is an assistant professor of education at Marshall University and former West Virginia State Climatologist. Her life-long…
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Scientist Spotlight – Dr. Xiaodong Shi
Sep 22, 2011
Dr. Xiaodong Michael “Mike” Shi is an assistant professor in the West Virginia University Department of Chemistry and a participant…
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Scientist Spotlight – Dr. Brian L. Antonsen
Sep 22, 2011
Dr. Brian L. Antonsen studies brains and behavior. He is particularly interested in discovering how social experiences cause long-lasting changes…
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Scientist Spotlight – Dr. Maura McLaughlin
Sep 21, 2011
Dr. Maura McLaughlin, assistant astrophysics professor at West Virginia University, has reached astronomical heights in her young career. In 2004,…
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Congratulations to Paul Hill, new W.Va. higher ed chancellor
The Division of Science and Research congratulates Dr. Paul Hill for being named Chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. Dr. Hill was previously Vice Chancellor for Science and Research.
“Dr. Hill has provided exemplary service to the Commission as Interim Chancellor beginning in January 2012 and previously as Vice Chancellor for Science and Research,” said HEPC Chairman David Hendrickson. “His extensive knowledge of West Virginia and broad experience in government at the state and federal levels and in higher education at the institutional and system levels have prepared him well to lead the state’s higher education system.”
Dr. Hill is a strong proponent of investing in research to create jobs, attract additional investment, improve education and steer youth toward careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines.
Read a short biography of Dr. Hill at the Administrative Staff page.
