Eberly News

The human dimensions of water

The human dimensions of water

WVU geography professor researches the connection between water and gender locally and internationally

Emily Bausher, a graduate student in the geology master of science program at West Virginia University, and her adviser, associate professor of geology Dorothy Vesper, are measuring the quantity and quality of the water along Peters Mountain in collaboration with the Indian Creek Watershed Association.

Where is all the water from?

Nearly 80 percent of residents in Monroe County, W.Va. rely on local springs along Peters Mountain as their water source, whether it’s through their own private well or a public water service. 

Paul Ziemkiewicz

WVU professors to present at 2017 Shale Insight Conference

West Virginia University professors Paul Ziemkiewicz, Shikha Sharma and Tim Carr will present research on technology in the shale industry at the Shale Insight Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 27 in Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Geology Field Experience

Defying boundaries

Geology alumni support field camps 

Rose Casey

WVU Eberly faculty awarded West Virginia Humanities Council fellowships

Six faculty members within the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University have been awarded fellowships from the West Virginia Humanities Council. This year’s recipients are Rose Casey, Catherine Gouge, Matthew Jacobsmeier, Jamie Shinn, Michele Stephens and Jesse Wozniak. 

Hessl

Geography professor awarded Fulbright Senior Scholarship

Amy Hessl will travel to Australia to study the southern hemisphere’s climate history

Crystin Povenski

WVU Eberly College announces 2017 Outstanding Staff Award recipients

The WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences has named four recipients of its 2017 Outstanding Staff Award:  Crystin “Crys” Povenski, Vicki Snively, Hope Stewart and Robin Swaney. 

Geology student

WVU receives software gift from Schlumberger

For 10 years, geology students at West Virginia University have accessed the same software used by oil and gas companies worldwide, expanding their marketability for industry jobs. 

Gorman

‘No one ever thinks they’re going to be a refugee’

According to the United Nations, each minute 24 people flee their home because of violence or persecution.