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Health & Science Chris Schulz,

Doctor Focuses On Occupational Safety In Aftermath Of Deadly Chemical Event

Dr. Christopher Martin, a specialist in occupational and environmental medicine at West Virginia University, spoke with reporter Chris Schulz to try and shed some light on what happened at the Catalyst Refinery last week.

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Government Eric Douglas,

Legislative Scorecard Looks At 20 Key Bills

The League of Women Voters of West Virginia has published its annual Legislative Scorecard on 20 bills that became law in the recently completed legislative session.

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Health & Science Maria Young,

Green Bank Observatory Offers Behind-The-Scenes SETI Tours

The Green Bank Observatory is offering a limited number of behind the scenes tours that highlight its search for signs of extraterrestrial life.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff,

Green Bank Observatory SETI Tours Takes Visitors Behind The Scenes, This West Virginia Morning

The Greenbank Observatory is offering a limited chance to go behind the scenes to check out its Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI). SETI tours are offered to small groups – ages 12 and up – several times a month through October. We caught up with the Observatory’s news manager to find out more about the tours – and what exactly scientists there are looking for.

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Education Chris Schulz,

Marshall Receives Federal Funds For Aviation Training Facility

Marshall University’s flight school aims to help meet the nation’s projected need for commercial pilots over the next 20 years, and will be helped by a $900,000 federal grant.

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Education Chris Schulz,

WVU Students Win National Research Scholarships

The West Virginia University students have each won a Goldwater Scholarship, a national award that supports undergraduate students with strong commitments to research careers in mathematics, engineering and natural sciences.

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