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WVU geology student says West Virginia’s mining history has opened doors for geothermal energy

Tyler Hickey said he believes West Virginia could be the future of energy. The Indiana native and graduate of Indiana University Southeast came to  West Virginia University to pursue a graduate degree in geology on the advice of a professor who was a University graduate.

Male student stands next to a rock face holding a drill

Hickey was one of 24 students chosen for a prestigious internship sponsored by the Geothermal Technologies Office and the National Science Foundation, which aims to support graduate students going into the geothermal workforce.

Hickey’s internship focuses on geothermal applications that have mainly been associated with the western United States, where geothermal energy is more prevalent. He works closely with  Amy Weislogel in the  WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences  Department of Geology and Geography.

This article is republished from WVU Today — read the original article.