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Research Spotlight
Geology and Geography Professor featured on "Grand Mother Okra"
West Virginia University Department of Geology and Geography professor Mehmet
Oztan is featured in the latest episode of the Okra Pod Cast, "Grand Mother Okra."
He discusses how okra is used and celebrated by individuals of Middle Eastern descent.
Tune in to the episode.
WVU Humanities Center announces recipients of ‘Life in the Time of COVID-19’ grants
A WVU Geography assistant professor, Jamie Shinn, was awarded one of seven “Life in the Time of COVID-19” grants to research projects that address the pandemic from a humanistic perspective.
WVU Geology Faculty Develops Virtual Lab
When the coronavirus began to spread around the world in early 2020,
West Virginia University Department of Geology and Geography's Graham Andrews
knew he needed to act fast. He already had 3D photography software and a drone
on hand for a volcanology research project. But with some quick thinking and the
help of five students, an idea was born -- a virtual geology lab.
News:
Events:
- 012021The Assault on the Capitol in Historical Perspective
- 121120Sharing Stories and Taking Action: Racial Justice Grantee Showcase
- 111920Seedy Talks with Kristyn Leach: Race, Culture and Language of Seeds
- 111820Thunderstruck Virtual Tour
- 111320Food and Race Online Reading Group: Discussion with the Author
- 111220Reading by Jenny Johnson, author of In Full Velvet
- 110620Food and Race Online Reading Group: Chapters 5 and 6
- 103020Food and Race Online Reading Group: Chapter 4
Student Spotlight
Geology graduate student unlocking the history of life on Earth.
Growing up as a loyal fan of “Jurassic Park” in a family of nature lovers, geology
student Sam Ocon always knew she wanted to be a paleontologist. Today, she
is fulfilling her dream of studying invertebrate paleontology. Her research on
the evolution of horseshoe crabs was selected for presentation at the Future Leaders
of Paleontology session of the Geological Society of America’s 2020 annual meeting,
held virtually last month.
May the Quartz Be With You
As part of Earth Science Week 2020,
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intern and
West Virginia University Department of Geology and Geography grad Emma Krolczyk
helped share how quartz is used to study all kinds of things, from earthquakes
to archaeology. Watch the video.
Hurricanes and Marginalization 
WVU Geography graduate student, Brandon Rothrock, work “Hurricanes and Marginalization: How Climate Disasters Affect LGBTQ+ Persons” is part of his year-long fellowship with the Rachel Carson Council.
Read more about his research.Get involved.
Student Organizations
We offer several student organizations to help you make the most of of your education.
Internships
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
Selected students are awarded a $3,500 stipend for eight weeks of mentored research. An additional $2,000 is available for travel to a professional conference or for supplies.
