Summer program encourages young scientists
July 28, 2010 ·
Nearly seven dozen college students have spent their summer working on research at West Virginia University.
Students' projects ranged from preventing contamination in processed fish to studying energy efficient lighting.
WVU Provost Michele Wheatly said it's essential for more students to undertake research in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine.
"Bottom line, America needs to have a lot more young people interested in science and engineering, because they will be the inventors of tomorrow," said Wheatly.
Wheatly said these subjects spur economic development and have the potential to strengthen national security.
Students will present their research at WVU's Creative Arts Center and Health Sciences Center Thursday.