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If you want to see where the world is going…

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Follow #WVUstem to keep up with WVU at this weekend's USA Science & Engineering Festival
Pursue Exciting STEM Careers at West Virginia Univeristy

Become a Mountaineer—and Change the World

If you want to see where the world is going, follow WVU—one of America’s leading land-grant research universities!

At West Virginia University, we’re focused on graduating more students in science, technology, engineering, and math. Almost 40% of our undergraduate students are in STEM disciplines, and we’re building more research labs, greenhouses, and other state-of-the-art facilities to support these disciplines. We’re also adding to our world-class faculty.

To learn more about STEM careers at WVU, visit these websites:

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Visit the WVU display at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair, May 17, 2012 in Pittsburgh, PA
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Can YOU Interpret the Evidence?

West Virginia University’s Forensic and Investigative Science program is accredited by American Academy of Forensic Science’s Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission. The Program offers undergraduate and master’s degrees.

Why come to WVU for Forensic Science?

  • An 18,000 sq. ft. laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment
  • A crime scene training complex with 3 houses and a vehicle processing facility
  • The largest internship program in the U.S. at locations like the FBI, United States Secret Service, state and local police agencies and labs, and forensic laboratories nationwide
  • Faculty with years of real-world forensic laboratory experience

To learn more go to:

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Are YOU Electrified?

West Virginia University is home to the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC), which develops curricula and conducts training, outreach, and educational activities about alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles.

To learn more about HEVTE—the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Training Educator—go to the website below where you’ll find an interactive Toyota Prius. You’ll see what makes an alternative energy vehicle unique—and how it takes advantage of multiple energy sources.

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What’s YOUR Body’s Signature?

West Virginia University’s Biometric Systems programs are the only engineering-based biometrics programs in the nation. Biometric systems are used to collect human physiological “signatures” from fingerprints, faces, irises, and voice patterns to establish an individual’s identity for use in law enforcement, banking, e-commerce, and many other areas.

Why Biometric Systems at WVU?

  • Stimulating design projects
  • Connections and research opportunities with the FBI and other government agencies
  • Dual-degree options with computer science and computer engineering
  • Only engineering-based program in the US

To learn more go to:

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