Tech Duels

36 Days to Go! 🚀 Veterans, are you ready for your next career mission? The Veterans Technology Conference is your chance to: ✅ Meet top tech recruiters hiring veterans ✅ Gain insights from industry leaders (AWS, Microsoft & more!) ✅ Explore career opportunities in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more ✅ Learn how to leverage your military skills in the tech world Join us on May 1st at AWS Skills Center! 🎟 Register now: veterans.technology #VeteransInTech #TechCareers

Great communication starts with 3 seconds — whether in a debate, a meeting, or pitching an idea. It is a technique to help you pause, think, and deliver a message with impact. #TechDuels #SpeakWithConfidence #CommunicationSkills #PublicSpeaking #LeadershipGrowth

Great leaders don’t wait. They take action. What’s one thing you can do today to grow?

Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all! Understanding different leadership styles can help you lead with confidence and impact—whether you’re managing a team or driving discussions in a debate. Swipe through to discover The Top 3 Leadership Styles and find out which one fits YOU!  Which style resonates with you the most? Let us know in the comments! 💬 #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #LeadWithImpact #TechDebates #ProfessionalGrowth

Words Have Power – Let’s Use Them Well!  This World Speech Day (March 15), we celebrate the art of communication—because every great leader, innovator, and changemaker starts with a powerful idea and the confidence to share it. From public speaking to persuasive storytelling, mastering communication opens doors to leadership, influence, and innovation. Whether you're debating, pitching, or inspiring, your voice matters. What’s the most powerful speech that has ever inspired you? Drop it in the comments!  #WorldSpeechDay #PublicSpeaking #LeadershipCommunication #SpeakWithImpact #TechDuels

Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about influence whether you're leading a project, guiding teammates, or driving innovation, your impact matters. Learn how to step up, inspire others, and lead with confidence—even when you're not the boss because true leadership is about action, not authority. Which leadership tip resonates with you the most? Share your thoughts below! 👇  #LeadershipSkills #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #TechDuels

WVUS' First-Ever Tech Duels Was a Success! 🤖💡 The AI Unplugged Tech Duels brought together students and industry professionals to debate the future and ethical dilemmas of Generative AI! Our brilliant students showcased exceptional skills and passion while diving deep into both the benefits and harms of this revolutionary technology. Learn more about the event at https://ow.ly/S5lo50VeI0p 🏆 Huge congratulations to our winners, and a special shoutout to WVU Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering senior Daniel McDonald and sophomore Lucas Marsh for being crowned Best Debaters Overall! 🏅 Winning 3x3 Team (Debating the Potential Harms): Samesh Ramaswamy (Grad. Student; WVU Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering) Ryan Harrison Meyer (Sophomore; CSEE) Daniel McDonald (Senior; MMAE) 🏅 Runner-Up 3x3 Team (Debating the Potential Benefits): Jacob Thrasher (Grad. Student; CSEE) James Couch (Sophomore; MMAE) Matt Bakos (Senior; WVU Industrial and Management Systems Engineering) 🏅Winner 2x2 Team (Debating the Potential Harms): Emily Worst (Junior; WVU Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Department) Kaley Worley (Senior; IMSE) 🏅Runner Up 2x2 Team (Debating the Potential Benefits): Lucas Marsh (Junior; MMAE) Ethan Payne (Senior; CSEE) #WVU #WVUEngineering #StatlerTechDuels2025

True leadership empowers others to rise, share their voices, and innovate boldly. At Tech Duels, it's more than debates—it's about building future leaders who think critically and inspire progress. 🏆 Learn more at www.techduels.com #Leadership #Empowerment #TechDuels #Innovation

The AI Unplugged Tech Duel at the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources was an incredible event where tech enthusiasts engaged in spirited debates on the future and ethical implications of Generative AI. Students showcased their passion and insight in front of a distinguished panel of alumni! A special thank you to our esteemed alumni - Hiram F. Perez, Mike Snodgrass, Evan Bays, Brandon Downey, our Tech Duels partner Murshed Chowdhury, Dean Pedro Mago and faculty and staff in the college for supporting the next generation of Statler leaders! #StatlerTechDuels2025, #LetsGo