WVU Bridge Initiative

Calling all grad-level scientists & engineers! Join the West Virginia STPF for a unique virtual fellowship. Influence policy & kickstart your S&T policy career. Reviewing applications on a rolling basis until Dec. 1 Apply: scitechpolicy.wvu.edu/wv-stpf #SciPol #WestVirginia #STPF

Happy International Women’s Day! Let’s highlight, Katherine Johnson, a trailblazer from West Virginia. She played a crucial role the first Moon landing. We honor her every day by advancing science and inspiring a new generation to pursue a career in STEM! #policyanalysis

Our very own @brooke_a_e is leading the West Virginia @AAAS_LSEN to connect scientists and engineers with civic leaders in our communities! Read more how the West Virginia LSEN will be elevating trust in science and making a difference here: scitechpolicy.wvu.edu/wv-ls

Jumpstart your future now! scitechpolicy.wvu.edu/wv-stpf Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until December 1, 2023.

Thank you e-news for featuring our @NCSLorg State Science Policy Fellowship grant! We are now interviewing candidates for this exciting opportunity!  Apply now at scitechpolicy.wvu.edu/wv-stpf. Read the article: enews.wvu.edu/articles/2023/… #SciPol #WestVirginia #STPF #SciPolJobs

Grad-level scientists & engineers, exciting opportunity alert! Join West Virginia STPF for a virtual fellowship to shape policy and jumpstart your S&T policy career. Apply on a rolling basis until Dec. 1. at scitechpolicy.wvu.edu/wv-stpf #SciPol #WestVirginia #STPF #SciPolJobs

Exciting News! We've received a grant from @NCSLorg to launch the West Virginia Science & Technology Policy Fellowship! Scientists and engineers can dive into policymaking and apply their expertise to West Virginia's challenges. #SciPol To apply: scitechpolicy.wvu.edu/wv-stpf

Read our October 2023 Newsletter here! mailchi.mp/4fb773ed67af/w…] In this newsletter learn about how we are committed to working on projects that impact our community and university. Also learn about an exciting new partnership we will be working on in the future!

The Bridge Initiative is pleased to announce that in partnership with WVU’s Health Science and Technology Academy, it has received a grant in the PIT-UN Challenge (@NewAmericaPIT). This grant will fund the PIT-UN Empower Program. To learn more: scitechpolicy.wvu.edu/pit-un-empower

Read our August newsletter here! mailchi.mp/141037158e8a/w… In this newsletter discover how our faculty, staff and students broaden their education through professional development opportunities and community engagement!

Also, look at @brooke_a_e and Christian Shockey's S&T Note to be better informed about Lyme disease. scitechpolicy.wvu.edu/our-research

Understanding the bacteria found in ticks can be useful in finding better treatments or diagnosing processes. Read this article from WVU Magazine on Tim Driscoll, Bridge Initiative contributor, and his lab's research on ticks. magazine.wvu.edu/stories/2023/0…

Read our August newsletter here! mailchi.mp/de93461f750a/w… In this newsletter learn about the work our Bridge Faculty Fellows have been working on and how Joan Centrella discussed the Bridge Initiative at a national level at the Legislative Summit for the NCSL.

"We find ourselves at an important historical juncture, and the decisions we make today will have profound effects into the future. The question for us is – who will make those decisions?" Yesterday, @sudipsparikh addressed @wvlegislature on the importance of investing in #STEM

Monday Dr. Sudip S. Parikh, the CEO of @aaas, visited the WV legislature to talk about “science and technology for the future of West Virginia and the United States,”. We are proud to translate WVU science and technology research for decision-makers.

Read our July newsletter here! - us17.campaign-archive.com/?u=aae8964145a… The summer months mean expanding our outreach and education efforts! Learn more about what our fellows are doing during their time off to further science policy in West Virginia in this month's newsletter.

Our Science Policy Research Fellow, @brooke_a_e was selected to be a part of the AAAS' Liaisons for Local Science Engagement Network (LSEN)! She will leverage her current work and encourage collaboration amongst the WV community and local leaders. aaas.org/news/local-sci…

We are a proud sponsor of this conference & can't wait to hear what experts & stakeholders think about the challenges & opportunities of forest carbon management in Central Appalachia. This conference was inspired, in part, by our CDR policymaker guide! scitechpolicy.wvu.edu/cdr

Save the Date! Forest Carbon Management in Central Appalachia Conference. Where: Morgantown, WV When: September 25-27 Learn more: forestcarbon.wvu.edu/home Submit a poster abstract through the website, or self-nominate to speak here: tinyurl.com/self-nominate

Congratulations to Emily Garner, Bridge Faculty Fellow and Advisory Board member, on her prestigious NSF CAREER Award. Emily will use the award for research and outreach on biofilms and drinking water quality in West Virginian communities. wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/0…