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Expert Spotlight — Breaking Into the Field of Data Science

  May 13, 2021    

We are living in a data explosion — and the amount of information that is created and shared every single day is mind blowing.

The dramatic availability of data is a critical game-changer for many industries, butdata is meaningless unless there’s an interpreter— someone who can gather the data, identify trends, and

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Topics: Graduate Degrees in STEM, WVU Graduate Programs

7 Graduate Degrees for Lovers of STEM Education

  April 08, 2021    

STEM: It stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Innovators educated in STEM fields are largely responsible for launching the United States as a global leader.

But due to a lack of STEM students, graduates, and leaders, there won’t be enough qualified professionals to fill the many up-and-coming STEM career positions. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that there will be more than nine million

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Topics: Graduate Degrees in STEM, WVU Graduate Programs

Here's How 6 Industries are Using Robotics Engineering to Save Lives

  October 15, 2020    

Robotics is a sophisticated branch of technology that blends disciplines like computer science, engineering, information technology, and cyber-physical systems to create and evaluate intelligent machines that are capable of working in tandem with or in place of humans.

As technology continues to advance, an increasing number of industries reap the benefits of robotics technology. From smart infrastructure to intelligent transportation, from exploration to sustainable agriculture, robotics...

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Topics: Graduate Degrees in STEM, Industry Research & Advice

Researching Planetary Robots: Meet a PhD Candidate in WVU’s Robotics Program

  August 27, 2020    

West Virginia University’s Robotics program is led by talented professionals who lead, collaborate, and inspire graduate students who are passionate about the field of robotics engineering. Fueled by a spirit of innovation, the Robotics program is designed to perpetuate technological advancements in the field of robotics engineering.

We had the opportunity to speak with one PhD candidate at WVU who is participating in the

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Topics: Graduate Degrees in STEM

Impact Technology with a PhD in Physics — Tips from a Researcher

  January 09, 2020    

"STEM education generates critical thinkers and promotes innovations that lead to novel ideas, products, and new technology — which is very important for the sustainable economic growth of this country."

That's what Sobhit Singh, a PhD graduate of West Virginia University's Physics program, had to say about what drove him to pursue a doctorate degree in this particularly complex field.

We dug a little deeper and asked Sobhit about his experience at WVU, how he plans on promoting innovation in...

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Topics: Graduate Degrees in STEM, Student and Alumni Testimonials

WVU Receives Record $181 Million-Plus in Research Funding

  August 29, 2019    

External funding for research and other sponsored programs atWest Virginia Universitytotaled $181.4 million this past fiscal year — a University record that bucks a downward trend that sees higher ed grappling with dwindling resources. 

“Our record-breaking numbers reflect the commitment of our faculty, staff and partners to continue elevating the research profile of

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Topics: Graduate Degrees in STEM, WVU Graduate Programs

WVU Researcher Says Rural America Needs More Headache Specialists — Here's Why

  April 11, 2019    

West Virginia is short on neurologists. According toDavid Watson, who directs theWest Virginia UniversityHeadache Center, the state has just half of the neurologists it needs. This scarcity can cause problems for people with migraine whose primary physicians aren’t trained or equipped to treat (or even diagnose) their more complicated cases.

A recent study Watson conducted withUmer Najib, the director of WVU’sHeadache Medicine Fellowship Program, andMelissa Moore, aneurologyresident in...

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Topics: Graduate Degrees in STEM

Physical Therapy: A Field for Mission-Minded Health Professionals

  March 07, 2019    

The field of physical therapy is an appropriate fit for mission-minded, ambitious, forward-thinking, and intelligent professionals. It's a highly demanding field, but for those dedicated to applying themselves to an advanced STEM education — and who want to help others live happier, healthier lives  a Doctor of Physical Therapy program could be the perfect fit.

Let's dive a little deeper and learn more about the field of PT along with what sets West Virginia University's Doctor of Physical...

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Topics: Graduate Degrees in STEM

Uncovering the Real ROI of 4 STEM Degrees

  February 28, 2019    

“The future of the economy is in STEM … that’s where the jobs of tomorrow will be,” says James Brown, the executive director of the STEM Education Coalition in Washington D.C.

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and if you are looking for a strong return on investment (ROI), now is an ideal time to be thinking about getting an advanced STEM education. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that jobs in the STEM fields will be the fastest growing between...

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Topics: Graduate Degrees in STEM

Combating Opioid Trafficking with AI Technology

  February 07, 2019    

Opioid addiction has become one of the largest and deadliest epidemics in the United States, and opioid trafficking has co-evolved along with the advance of modern technologies. Finding ways to address the growing online participation in opioid trafficking is an urgent task.

West Virginia University is one of the few prestigious R1 institutions in the nation, and WVU's researchers are dedicated to combating the opioid epidemic, which is why they're thinking outside the box and developing...

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Topics: Graduate Degrees in STEM

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