The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $1 million grant to West Virginia University's biometrics researchers. The grant will be used by WVU's Center for Identification Technology Research to create the Transition Readiness Assessment Center, which will -- in collaboration with others -- help translate the innovative technologies researchers are developing into real-world systems that government agencies can use in law enforcement, national security, defense and other applications.
Monday, November 23rd 2009
Two WVU physicists part of multi-institutional team trying to control plasmas
November 23, 2009 at 9:33 am
Plasma -- the most common state of matter in the universe -- is a key ingredient in the advancement of technology and two West Virginia University physicists are part of a multi-institution team trying to figure out how better to control and manipulate it in ways that can lead to breakthroughs in everything from common household goods to life-saving medical tools.
The project will enable fundamental research on low-temperature plasmas -- ionized gases with vast potential for practical technological advancements.
Friday, November 20th 2009
Media Advisory: WVU to host US-China energy workshop December 3-4
November 20, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Key U.S. and Chinese officials will be at WVU on Dec. 3-4 for workshop on coal conversion and carbon management
Wednesday, November 18th 2009
WVU engineering professor receives $1.2 million for geothermal energy research
November 18, 2009 at 10:43 am
Brian Anderson has received $1.2 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for a three-year research project aimed at finding ways to use the energy beneath our feet _ geothermal energy, that is, stored in the hot rocks beneath the surface of the earth.
Tuesday, November 17th 2009
WVU project featured in national initiative emphasizing work of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
November 17, 2009 at 4:10 pm
The work of West Virginia University's Hota Ganga-Rao was highlighted by a new national initiative _ ScienceWorksForUS _ as an example of a significant research initiative made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Tuesday, November 17th 2009
WVU officials applaud governor's appointment of Flaherty to BOG
November 17, 2009 at 12:00 pm
West Virginia University Board of Governors Chair Carolyn Long commended Gov. Joe Manchin on today's (Nov. 17) appointment of Thomas V. Flaherty as a new member of the Board. "Tom Flaherty is an outstanding attorney and community servant, and someone who has made this state and University proud," Long said. "I think he'll make an excellent Board member. We welcome his input and expertise as we continue to work together on behalf of WVU."
