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Tristan Sanders

2020-2021 Eberly Scholars: Tristan Sanders

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In association with the ongoing generosity of the Eberly family, the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board established the Eberly Scholars program in 1988. Each year, up to 25 students majoring in the arts and sciences are designated as Eberly Scholars. They are provided with scholarship support in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement. This award is the Eberly College’s most prestigious scholarship honor for undergraduate students.  Meet all of this year's Eberly Scholars.

Growing up as a loyal fan of “Jurassic Park” in a family of nature lovers, West Virginia University student Sam Ocon always knew she wanted to be a paleontologist. Some of Ocon’s earliest memories are learning to identify the local fauna around her hometown of Gainesville, Florida, with her dad and digging for fossils in the limestone among her grandfather’s plants. Today, Ocon is fulfilling her dream of studying invertebrate paleontology in the WVU Department of Geology and Geography.

Unlocking the history of life on Earth

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Growing up as a loyal fan of “Jurassic Park” in a family of nature lovers, graduate student Sam Ocon always knew she wanted to be a paleontologist.

Jordyn Johnson and classmates

2020-2021 Eberly Scholars: Jordyn Johnson

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Meet multidisciplinary studies major Jordyn Johnson.

Rural residents often lack internet access – but how do West Virginians compare? Do West Virginians put off expensive medical care more or less than the average American? A first-of-its-kind survey produced by the Survey Research Center and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at West Virginia University is helping answer questions like these by making statewide socioeconomic data publicly available. The West Virginia Social Survey focuses on the most prevalent challenges faced by West Virginia residents. It will produce state-specific reports on issues like internet access, the economy, health, crime, volunteering, religion and more, which can help inform policymakers. Most social surveys are conducted nationally. A typical random sample of average American adults includes 1,000 to 2,000 individuals from all over the U.S. While these surveys are useful for informing the public about national trends, they are less helpful for learning about specific states, especially those with smaller populations, like West Virginia.

Filling in the blanks

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A first-of-its-kind survey produced by the Survey Research Center and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at WVU is examining the most pressing challenges facing West Virginians by making statewide socioeconomic data publicly available.

Myya Helm

2020-2021 Eberly Scholars: Myya Helm

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Meet political science and international studies major Myya Helm.

Laura Curry

2020-2021 Eberly Scholars: Laura Curry

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Meet history major Laura Curry.

Georgia Beatty studied abroad in Germany

2020-2021 Eberly Scholars: Georgia Beatty

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Meet history and German studies major Georgia Beatty.

Lauren Young

2020-2021 Eberly Scholars: Lauren Young

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Meet biochemistry and WVUteach student Lauren Young.

Camille Mullens

2020-2021 Eberly Scholars: Camille Mullens

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Meet international studies major Camille Mullens.

Noah Spencer with his research lab mates

2020-2021 Eberly Scholars: Noah Spencer

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Meet biology major Noah Spencer.