Eberly News
![New research unlocks the genomic mysteries of Parasitic Orchids using historical collections](/files/c62b9cab-e02e-439b-9e05-29466e7dc933/400x.webp?cb=4a63d5ff605abdc96e0180c440466895)
New research unlocks the genomic mysteries of Parasitic Orchids using historical collections
Natural history collections provide irreplaceable resources in many arenas, both scientific and societal. These collections, including the WVU Herbarium, provide information on biodiversity, ecosystems, species distributions, climate change, and most recently, genomes.
![Foundational STEM Collaborative holds inaugural symposium for faculty](/files/dc574283-73a7-4b43-b371-4cf95b57184d/400x.webp?cb=8d1b863888fc559bd1efbcfaf18cbbba)
Foundational STEM Collaborative holds inaugural symposium for faculty
Faculty from the Eberly College gathered earlier this month to participate in the inaugural Foundational STEM Collaborative Symposium, a daylong event that provided many opportunities for collaboration, team building and peer learning.
![WVU undergraduate students awarded Goldwater Scholarships to continue research](/files/0020dc14-c7b9-4619-abb8-02d34dd8d472/400x.webp?cb=afc5e1d051cdfe4d324e5d1ae6610517)
WVU undergraduate students awarded Goldwater Scholarships to continue research
Three outstanding West Virginia University students have been named winners of the 2024 Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences. Easton Cahill, Rachel King and Christopher Smith are among the 438 scholars selected nationwide and join the ranks of 47 Mountaineers selected before them. Each scholarship provides as much as $7,500 annually for up to two years of undergraduate study.
![WVU neuroscience students pioneer new frontiers in undergraduate research](/files/fe88b38e-1d10-4674-bacd-30312adc50b1/400x.webp?cb=306384c2cd24951d052f11c12f9cdc1a)
WVU neuroscience students pioneer new frontiers in undergraduate research
As Jayla Boyd and Lillian Floyd would describe it, they were in uncharted territory when they arrived on the West Virginia University campus for Brain Camp. By the end of the week, the soon-to-be high school seniors had discovered the complex world of neuroscience and were hooked.
![Students from across Eberly have been named Outstanding Seniors, Outstanding GTAs and Eberly Scholars](/files/633e86ba-fd1d-4257-9a97-564470e7a1b6/400x.webp?cb=3ad810f5a134e5937e9c916ce39d525a)
Students from across Eberly have been named Outstanding Seniors, Outstanding GTAs and Eberly Scholars
Every year, students from across Eberly College are selected as Outstanding Seniors and Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants. Eberly Scholars are also chosen annually for a monetary award to help offset the cost of their education as they work to achieve their academic goals. Read about all three groups below.
![2024 Foundation Scholars includes Two Eberly College Students](/files/b14543d3-e0d3-44a8-b14b-1f8c8271d128/400x.webp?cb=68d5696cfa274d7d554952c12cc43815)
2024 Foundation Scholars includes Two Eberly College Students
Five exceptionally talented incoming West Virginia University freshmen whose academic interests span the fields of humanities, medicine and science are eager to use their curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills to generate new ideas and innovative solutions for a better future as the 2024-25 WVU Foundation Scholars, the highest academic scholarship the University awards.
![WVU researcher studying worst western US megadrought in 1,200 years](/files/c255b0e0-9a29-4a29-822c-4d96eb21f214/400x.webp?cb=c4f9bf208da98b16574ead004c916ec1)
WVU researcher studying worst western US megadrought in 1,200 years
Drylands in the western United States are currently in the grips of a 23-year “megadrought,” and one West Virginia University researcher is working to gain a better understanding of this extreme climate event.
![When Easton Cahill arrived at West Virginia University, he was the first in his family to attend college. As a high school student in Bridgeport, he was drawn to science through the influence of his biology teacher. Once he discovered his affinity for research, his path became clear — WVU was his choice.](/files/eb99500b-5ff0-4632-95a1-8dc63c298fdf/400x.webp?cb=62e0649ef66301f2d45992fdd7a90c4b)
WVU biology student keeping an eye on unique vision problems
When Easton Cahill arrived at West Virginia University, he was the first in his family to attend college. As a high school student in Bridgeport, he was drawn to science through the influence of his biology teacher. Once he discovered his affinity for research, his path became clear — WVU was his choice.
![Five Eberly College students gain international perspective as Gilman Scholars](/files/316198d2-c8f9-4d76-9fe5-2da086598fa8/400x.webp?cb=7c18788000108eb09d0d89ea831bb9d6)
Five Eberly College students gain international perspective as Gilman Scholars
Five Eberly College students will expand their horizons through study abroad experiences this spring, summer and fall after being awarded scholarships through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.
![Eight Eberly faculty members recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service](/files/fd1122c7-739b-4281-aa5e-70643bb187b2/400x.webp?cb=a01e46745bd80b5bcc3267e099914d3a)
Eight Eberly faculty members recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service
Eight members of the faculty in Eberly College of Arts and Sciences have been recognized for their excellence in teaching, research and service.