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by Anne Barth, Executive Director, TechConnect West Virginia I had the wonderful opportunity earlier this week to address the students attending the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurship on the campus of West Virginia University. This group of extremely bright and motivated young people is learning all about what it takes to start and launch a business. […]
As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of eye care products and technologies, Alcon is global leader in life science innovation. Michelle Dixon, general manager of the company’s Huntington facility – which employs nearly 800 – will deliver the keynote address at the 8th Annual West Virginia Bioscience Summit. The event, conducted by the West […]
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Day at the State Capitol will take place on Thursday, March 1, 2018. This year’s event will feature more than 50 exhibits representing entrepreneurs and small businesses, as well as the organizations that support them across the state. TechConnect West Virginia and the TransTech Energy Business Development Program are pleased to host […]
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is considering changes to the operation of the Green Bank Observatory that could jeopardize the future of this iconic scientific installation in Green Bank, West Virginia. Below is the letter shared by TechConnect with the NSF in support of its continued operation. Public comments may be sent via email to envcomp-AST-greenbank@nsf.gov […]
Morgantown-based FCX Systems, a participant in TechConnect West Virginia’s Innovation Adoption Program (IAP), was awarded the President’s “E” Star Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, DC in mid-May. The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. “FCX […]
The West Virginia Regional Technology Park (WVRTP) hosted a special visitor on May 24: Linda Cruz-Carnall, Regional Director of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Philadelphia Regional Office. Ms. Cruz-Carnall toured several buildings and facilities at the park, including MATRIC, BridgeValley Community & Technical College, West Virginia State University laboratories, TechConnect West Virginia, and more. Tracey Rowan, […]
WV STEM+ Family Travel Fund is accepting applications for the October 15, 2015 deadline. The first statewide program in the nation, this travel fund provides reimbursement of incremental child and eldercare expenses incurred as a result of traveling. Female faculty and post-doctoral scholars in STEM and social science fields at West Virginia universities and colleges, […]
Nikki Bowman, President & CEO of New South Media, addressed the 2014 Women & Technology Conference on October 16, 2014 On her way to the Women & Technology Conference, expert multi-tasker Nikki Bowman stopped to explore an historic cemetery for a future edition of her flagship publication, West Virginia Living. She parked her stylish heels […]
Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, NOAA Administrator and Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, addressed the 2014 Women & Technology Conference on October 16, 2014. “Every baby is a scientist, observing the world and making sense of it,” Dr. Kathryn Sullivan told participants at the 2014 Women & Technology Conference, held Oct. 16-17 in Wheeling. […]
Nikki Bowman, a West Virginia native, is the founder and owner of New South Media, Inc., which publishes the critically acclaimed WV Living, WV Weddings, West Virginia Focus, Explore, and Morgantown magazines. She graduated from West Virginia University and received her master’s degree in Writing from DePaul University in Chicago. During a special presentation at […]