By: Anne Barth October 30, 2017 As technology becomes more embedded in our daily lives, one thing remains certain: technology has changed the way many of us work, and more changes will continue in the coming decade. Already, technology has automated many traditional blue collar industries and similar advancements are quickly spreading to the […]
The Herald-Dispatch Sep 3, 2017 CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Defense Industry Alliance, developed with the goal of facilitating job and economic growth for state vendors involved in the defense industry, has launched its online platform at www.wvdia.org The website showcases information about the historical and current roles that West Virginians have played in […]
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NEWS RELEASE August 24, 2017 Contact: Anne Barth, (304) 444-2918 CHARLESTON, W.VA. – The West Virginia Defense Industry Alliance, developed with the goal of facilitating job and economic growth for state vendors involved in the defense industry, has launched its online platform at www.wvdia.org. The website showcases information about the historical and current roles that […]
By JIM ROSS jross@statejournal.com June 26, 2017 A physicist listening to pulsars in a search for gravitational waves and a manager of an agency that seeks new technologies for defense and civilian applications highlighted the Women & Technology Conference on June 26 in Charleston. About 120 women – and a few men – from varying […]
Op-ed in the Charleston Gazette-Mail June 18, 2017 by Anne Barth http://www.wvgazettemail.com/gazette-opinion/20170618/anne-barth-bringing-wvs-female-scientists-out-of-the-shadows To the best of my knowledge, there is no West Virginia Hall of Fame for Women Scientists. With the release last year of the movie “Hidden Figures,” I propose that we at least create a virtual one and make Katherine Johnson from White […]
By JIM ROSS jross@statejournal.com TechConnect West Virginia has developed a comprehensive listing of active business incubators and accelerators located throughout West Virginia. “Personal, hands-on assistance for starting or growing a business in the Mountain State can be secured through at least 23 incubators and accelerators across the state”, said Anne Barth, executive director […]
Contact: Anne Barth, (304) 444-2918 CHARLESTON, W.VA. – TechConnect West Virginia, an organization working to grow the state’s economy, has developed a comprehensive listing of active business incubators and accelerators located throughout West Virginia. To view and download the document click here. “Personal, hands-on assistance for starting or growing a business in the Mountain State […]
Contact: Anne Barth, (304) 444-2918 CHARLESTON, W.VA. – With the goal of recognizing leadership in innovation and technology-based business development in West Virginia, TechConnect West Virginia presented its Spirit of Innovation Awards on Thursday, March 16 to Allegheny Science & Technology CEO Arria Hines and software development firm Core10, during a special awards luncheon at […]