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2022-23 Eberly Scholars: Natalie Wonsettler

2022-23 Eberly Scholars: Natalie Wonsettler

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Major: Biology
Minor: English and Medical Humanities and Health Studies
Home town: Morgantown, WV

2022-23 Eberly Scholars: Donovan Weekley

2022-23 Eberly Scholars: Donovan Weekley

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Major: B.S. Biology
Hometown: Lexington Park, Maryland

New WVU bioenergy model provides reduced-carbon renewable energy source

New WVU bioenergy model provides reduced-carbon renewable energy source

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An innovative bioenergy model developed at West Virginia University called “FUN-BioCROP” will help farmers better man age production while also boosting a renewable energy source that will not increase atmospheric carbon dioxide.

A coalition of West Virginia University researchers is working together to address the state’s most pressing water issues through Bridge, a campus-wide science and technology policy, leadership and communications initiative. The impetus for the initiative is to translate the work of WVU researchers to policymakers as part of the University’s land-grant mission.

A new initiative aims to bridge the gap between science and policy, names inaugural faculty fellows

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More than two dozen WVU researchers are addressing the state's most pressing water issues through the Bridge Initiative's Waters of West Virginia project.

As people across the eastern United States prepare to deal with the emergence of millions of cicadas, West Virginia University's Eberly College of Arts and Sciences student Noah Spencer plans to give these insects a closer look, researching how certain types of cicadas interact with their own unusual microbial partners.

Biology student wins National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

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As people across the eastern United States prepare to deal with the emergence of millions of cicadas, West Virginia University student Noah Spencer plans to give these insects a closer look, researching how certain types of cicadas interact with their own unusual microbial partners.

Eberly College announces 2021 outstanding seniors, teaching assistants and Eberly Scholars

Eberly College announces 2021 outstanding seniors, teaching assistants and Eberly Scholars

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The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences has recognized 64 outstanding seniors, graduate teaching assistants and graduating Eberly Scholars for their academic achievements in 2020-2021.

Students from the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences will celebrate Commencement on Saturday, May 15 as they graduate from West Virginia University, ready to take on the world. As Commencement is upon us, several of our Eberly College graduates reflect on their time at WVU and their plans for the future. Keep checking back through Friday, May 14 to meet all of our featured grads. Meet May 2021 biology grad Deionte Harilla-Gray.

Meet the May 2021 Grads: Deionte Harilla-Gray

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Meet May 2021 biology grad Deionte Harilla-Gray.

A West Virginia University biology student’s neuroscience research on zebrafish took her to Capitol Hill this week – virtually. Abreanne Andlinger, a Moundsville native, is among 60 students selected nationally by the Council on Undergraduate Research to participate in Posters on the Hill April 27-28.

WVU student selected to present research to U.S. Congress

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A West Virginia University biology student’s neuroscience research on zebrafish took her to Capitol Hill this week – virtually.

A West Virginia University biologist is working to cultivate a bumper crop of young scientists through the study of wild orchids—and the fungi they eat. As WVU’s latest National Science Foundation CAREER Award recipient, Assistant Professor of Biology Craig Barrett is teaming up with teachers in rural West Virginia high schools to develop student-led research projects. The projects will culminate in lesson plans accessible to high school students and teachers across the U.S., with an emphasis on closing the STEM skills and interest gap in the Mountain State. The projects will use parasitic orchids to study genomics, in particular how genomes evolve across space and time.

Helping new scientists bloom

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Biologist Craig Barrett is working to cultivate a bumper crop of young scientists through the study of wild orchids—and the fungi they eat.

While studying abroad in Nicaragua as an undergraduate student 10 years ago, Brooke Eastman observed the country’s long history of land grabbing and clashes between industries, immigrants and indigenous communities. While there have been recent efforts to restore the land, the conflicts continue. She witnessed how climate change impacts poor communities disproportionately and how both humans and the environment are simultaneously exploited. That motivated her to dedicate her career to uncovering climate change solutions. Now as a biology Ph.D. student at West Virginia University, Eastman studies how acid rain impacts forest health. She is committed to highlighting forests’ role in mitigating climate change.

Healing a wounded world

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Biology Ph.D. student Brooke Eastman studies how acid rain impacts forest health. She is committed to highlighting forests’ role in mitigating climate change.