Division of Science & Research
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
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Spotlight: Nanooze
Apr 29, 2013
West Virginia eighth graders get Nanooze magazine special edition A printed magazine intended to stimulate interest by middle school students…
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Learn about the Evolution of Energy at 2013 STaR Symposium
Apr 17, 2013
The 5th biennial Science, Technology and Research Symposium will be October 22-23, 2013 at Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown.…
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Scientist spotlight: Dr. Bin Wang
Apr 4, 2013
Dr. Bin Wang has traveled far in her young career, both geographically and professionally. As assistant professor of Chemistry at…
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Scientist spotlight: Dr. Jeremy Dawson
Dec 14, 2012
Dr. Jeremy Dawson is research assistant professor in the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at West Virginia…
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Scientist spotlight: Dr. Joe Allen
Aug 15, 2012
Dr. Joe Allen is professor of geology and chair of Concord University‘s Division of Natural Sciences. Dr. Allen focuses…
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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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Investing in research improves education, economics
Investing in research improves education, creates jobs and steers youth toward careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines, all while increasing our society’s knowledge. In West Virginia, federal and state investment in academic research has tripled since the year 2000. West Virginia is now 18th in the nation in state-sponsored research and development expenditures, up from 37th in 2006.
The Higher Education Policy Commission’s Division of Science and Research directs the National Science Foundation’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), while also managing state-funded academic research programs, including the Research Challenge Fund and the Research Trust Fund. Keep reading to learn about the benefits, successes and opportunities of science and research in West Virginia.
