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ETAP power lab software donated The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering received an ETAP power lab software package gift. The donation by Operation Technology, Inc., includes a lifetime license allowing up to 20 students to work concurrently and is valued at nearly $125,000.
WVU Tech represented at Undergraduate Research Day at the Legislature WVU Tech seniors Jeffrey Heck and Megan Keffer showcased their research at Undergraduate Research Day at the Legislature on Thursday, January 26. In conjunction with Undergraduate Research Day, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) recognized faculty from across the state that were awarded scientific research grants during the past year. Tech faculty members Dr. Kourosh Sedghisigarchi and Dr. Sarah Umphress were both recognized during a luncheon at the State Culture Center.
WVU Tech hosted the Central and Southern West Virginia Regional Science and Engineering and Creative Arts Competition WVU Tech hosted the annual Central and Southern West Virginia Regional Science and Engineering and Creative Arts Competition on Saturday, March 17. Six local schools participated in the event. Tech participated in WVU & WVU Extension Day at the Legislature On Tuesday, February 21, WVU Tech joined more than 50 WVU and WVU Extension programs for the WVU & WVU Extension Day at the Legislature. Tech’s representatives included Dr. Hasan El-Rifai, assistant professor of chemistry; Dr. Evelyn Klocke, nursing department chair; Dr. Greg Lieving, assistant professor of psychology, along with admissions and administrative staff.
FEBRUARY MADNESS: NOTHIN’ BUT TECH! Golden Bears add swimming to collegiate sport lineup Men’s and women’s collegiate swimming will be added to the WVU Tech athletic lineup for the 2012-13 academic year. The teams will compete in the Appalachian Swimming Conference.
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The Tech men’s basketball team was on fire this season with an overall record of 21-8 and were 14-4 in the Mid-South Conference. The team “unofficially” won the regular season conference as Tech was ineligible for post-season play because of last year’s NCAA application.