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RESEARCHers

Over 220 faculty researchers at the Eberly College have shared their expertise in a new database. Ideal for colleagues and students alike, you can search using field of study, background, desired collaborations and more.

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WE SET THE STANDARD.

The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences is committed to making a difference in the state of West Virginia. Our responsibility to create a knowledge-based economy is tied to the innovative research and groundbreaking discoveries made by our internationally recognized scholars. Our faculty are well established experts in their fields, leading cutting-edge research, creating highly collaborative outreach opportunities and building a strong foundation of scholarship.

Whether we are investigating climate change, studying the opioid crisis or carrying out research on linguistics, our research is changing lives.


 
 
 

Interdisciplinary Research Collaborative for a Safe and Healthy Society

The Eberly College is bringing together faculty and students across WVU to address societal needs in our state and region related to safety and health, especially substance use, crime and social determinants of health. Researchers from all disciplines are welcome.

Learn more and get involved

Machine Learning in Social Science Research
by Professor Susumu Shikano

Explore the historical development and recent applications of machine learning techniques in the current landscape of social science research.

Tuesday April 2, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Gluck Theater, WVU Downtown Campus

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Faculty Resources: Research Toolkit

Find tools to help you develop successful proposals. This toolkit of resources, information, and forms was created by Eberly College Research Office staff to provide assistance to Eberly College faculty pursuing grant-funded research and projects.

View the Research Toolkit

Sharing New Award Notifications

If Eberly College faculty apply for a fellowship, private foundation grant or other award that isn't routed through the Office of Sponsored Programs and the KC system, let us know. We created a brief form to help us track your research and scholarly activity.

Proposal and Award Notification Form

ECAS Research Planning Report

Over the past year, a group of faculty across the college has been actively working on a report summarizing current challenges and opportunities for research and scholarship. The report has a number of recommendations for future changes and initiatives and is available

View the Planning Report
 

Humanities

The humanities are how people understand the human experience and the world around them. The humanities bridge time, personifying a connection to those who have come before us. Research in this area documents the past, transforms the present and creates the future.

Social Sciences

Social science is the study of human behavior and its relationship to society. Our interdisciplinary research considers individual and group behavior and the resulting cultural, economic, political and social implications, driving social change to benefit present and future generations.

Natural Sciences

Natural science is the study of the physical world around us. It encompasses the transformation of any measurable phenomena, from energy to matter. Our research in the natural sciences nurtures discovery, taking on today’s challenges to improve West Virginia’s quality of life and make the world a better place.

Latest Eberly College Research News

Amy Hessl, a WVU geography professor, is exploring how tree rings reveal past extreme space weather, with support from the National Science Foundation. Using tree ring records that document historic increases in atmospheric radiocarbon from rare "Miyake events" — massive solar energetic particle events that can disrupt satellite communication — Hessl studies how such storms could impact modern technology. Her research includes comparing radiocarbon uptake in three distinct U.S. tree species: Utah’s bristlecone pine, North Carolina’s bald cypress, and Missouri’s oak trees. By understanding how trees record these events, Hessl aims to improve preparedness for potentially catastrophic space weather.

WVU researcher says ancient tree rings may help Earth prepare for dangerous space weather

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Amy Hessl, a WVU geography professor, is exploring how tree rings reveal past extreme space weather, with support from the National Science Foundation. Using tree ring records that document historic increases in atmospheric radiocarbon from rare "Miyake events" — massive solar energetic particle events that can disrupt satellite communication — Hessl studies how such storms could impact modern technology.

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New research finds Paleozoic creatures at the center of a big scientific mystery

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For WVU ethics officer, research integrity is a question of values

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WVU biologist to study genes laying framework for whole body regeneration

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Money trees: WVU researchers looking at local benefits from climate change fighting ability in Appalachian forests

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WVU geologist says Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion is not indicator of larger eruption

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New research unlocks the genomic mysteries of Parasitic Orchids using historical collections

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WVU research reveals patterns behind armed conflicts, bolstering national security

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The Office of Research

The Eberly College Research Office staff provides assistance to Eberly College faculty pursuing grant-funded research and projects. They are always happy to meet with faculty to discuss funding options, review budget and narrative drafts, and assist with or answer questions about application forms and attachments. Faculty members are encouraged to plan their projects early and keep in contact with staff throughout the grant-writing process.

Learn more about the Office of Research.

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