WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

We're incredibly proud of our Mountaineers!

Read about how researchers are developing new ways to upcycle single-use plastics using microwave technology with a $1M grant from the US Dept. of Energy: https://lnkd.in/dh-Jr-my

Congratulations to associate professor Piyush Mehta, who'll join the 2025 class Associate Fellows of the American Institute of Aeronautics! During his time at Statler, Mehta has pioneered cutting-edge research improve modeling and forecasting of space weather to safeguard satellites in orbit and infrastructure on Earth as well as protecting space assets from debris. https://lnkd.in/eu24e7dd

This year's philanthropy awards recognize Antero Resources and Statler alumni Wayne and Kathy Richards for their incredible support! This generosity empowers our students to reach new heights, creating opportunities for success and making a lasting impact in our community.

With $632,000 in NSF funding, Karimian will be the first to investigate common hardware-based attacks on biometric systems to tackle the bias problem in which systems misclassify people who belong to certain demographics. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKBredum

From his time at Statler honing skills and passion for global broadband to becoming a trailblazer in the industry, Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard continues to inspire and achieve 👏🏆

🎉 All the hard work leads to this! 🌟 So proud to see the 2024 Mine Rescue Team recognized by the University and the state! The thrill of the cheers and the pride we feel in this moment are truly unforgettable. Thank you WVU and our loyal Mountaineers for your incredible support! 💛💙 #WVUMineRescue #Letsgo

Creativity meets entrepreneurship at Statler's maker space, and Mike is at the heart of it! As manager of our WVU Lane Innovation Hub, he's passionate about empowering students to bring their ideas to life. Mike's commitment to nurturing young innovators helps students transform dreams into tangible projects, sparking waves of creativity across our community just like this. Whether you're a budding inventor or just curious about the hub, we're here to help you unlock your potential💡✨

WVU's Mine Rescue team was born of classic Mountaineer grit and determination — learn the story ⚒️🪨

Thanks to strategic initiatives to build a foundation for continued student success & innovation, enrollment in Statler's computer science and cybersecurity undergrad programs has grown by 77% in the last 5 years! 📈 Read more about the incredible things happening: https://lnkd.in/eFhCh4Zn