Research Week 2024

The College of Creative Arts Mentored Research Exhibit demonstrates the exceptional mentored research work being conducted in the arts at West Virginia University.

Presenters across the college will talk about how they engage in Interdisciplinary Research teams, the benefits of Interdisciplinary Research, and strategies and best practices.

Through case studies in different physics and engineering domains, discussions, and poster sessions, this workshop aims to equip attendees with the knowledge necessary to harness the power of data-driven autonomy in addressing complex energy challenges.

This showcase will give the WVU community a chance to meet experts working in our core facilities, as well as an opportunity to learn about the new resources and services that are available to support research.

Moderated panel discussion on how the RRI, BBER, BRIDGE Initiative, WVU Institute for Sustainability and Energy, and the Rockefeller School Institute for Policy Research and Public Affairs engage with and contribute to policy at local and national levels.

The agenda will include a survey of the tools and resources offered by the Research Office to assist you in finding funding, drafting a white paper, writing a full proposal and getting external feedback before submission.

This presentation explores the historical development of machine learning techniques in social science research, offering insights into how deep learning and large language models (known for chatGPT) are affecting the current landscape of social sciences.

Join Dr. Jennifer Walker, whose current research as a West Virginia University Humanities Center Fellow focuses on this musical work and seeks to move modern hearings and understandings of Berlioz’s Requiem beyond the confines of Gemstone-style dramatics.

Film screening and panel discussion. Imagining the Indian is a comprehensive examination of the movement to eradicate the words, images, and gestures that many Native Americans and their allies find demeaning and offensive.

Attendees will learn how to conduct a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA).

Attendees will be introduced to path analysis.

This panel features presentations from Henry Brownstein, Katie Corcoran, and Bridget Bailey on three different projects that they have been leading. The session is aimed to be accessible to all and will be held entirely virtually, over Zoom.

Structural regression models—also known as path analysis with latent variables—will be discussed. *Please note that this webinar combines skills learned during the previous two.

Attendees will learn latent growth curve modeling, expanding the ability to assess changes over time when considering underlying processes.

During this event research outcomes of the Hardwood Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) developments will be introduced and the manufacturing technology shown.

Doctoral student finalists will compete in the 3MT Grand Finale by sharing their dissertation research in three minutes and by using a single slide powerpoint.

Jim Burch is senior vice president of the Space Sector of Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. His talk, part of the 2024 Cooper Lecture, is titled "With New Eyes: A Space Scientist's Odyssey."

Davis Research Day, started 27 years ago, occurs annually. It offers a unique opportunity for individuals to gain valuable insights into cutting-edge research conducted by both undergraduate and graduate students.

Third year dental student research presentations.

Dr. Peter Mathers, Chair, will present this years award winner with the annual ward.

Hosted by our grants administrator, Samantha Shaver, participants will learn how to avoid common mistakes in the grant submission process, how to create and format a budget, how to identify necessary information, and how to identify grants of interest.

Poet and WVU Professor Amy Alvarez will read from her new book, Makeshift Altar.

Students, academics and professionals are invited to this cooperative event featuring a keynote speaker, collaborative demonstrations and poster presentations from researchers, and faculty and students interested in occupational health research.

This is a poster competition for Graduate and Undergraduate students. It is a chance for the students to present their research topic to peers.

Data collection approaches and their relationship to purposive and theoretical sampling techniques and develop a process of saturation from systemic sampling techniques. Meeting ID: 948 1029 4088, Passcode: gSf5iJPj

Come by and say hi and get your approved Eclipse safety glasses free for the Eclipse on April 8th.

All are welcome to join Dr. Chris Fowler as he will present the physics behind aurora and the current research being conducted to better understand the mechanisms of aurora formation on Mars.