Science Abstracts News Archive
Despite the rainy weather outside, we had an amazing time at the SCORES event today! The Mathematics & Physics department hosted a thrilling quiz bowl-style math competition and the excitement peaked with a nail-biting tiebreaker at the end! Thanks to everyone who participated and made it a fun and memorable day! The winners were: 1st
Dr. Tom Cuchta attended the American Mathematical Society Central Section conference in Lawrence, KS hosted at University of Kansas. He was an invited speaker in the special session “Theoretical, Applied and Numerical Aspects of Nonlinear PDEs” where he spoke about recent work he did involving partial dynamic equations on time scales. Partial dynamic equations are
Marshall University Biology student and Yeager Scholar Asha Bora has been selected to participate in the competitive Amgen Scholars undergraduate research program this summer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The nine-week program includes hands-on research in a campus laboratory alongside a faculty mentor, on-campus housing with other scholars, and participation in
Congratulations to Dr. Rick Gage! Dr. Gage (Natural Resources & Earth Sciences) has been selected to receive the 2024-2025 Pickens-Queen Teacher Award. The award ceremony will be held on April 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. located at the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse.
Students from Marshall University’s College of Science showcased their groundbreaking research at the Twentieth Annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol in Charleston, WV! This event gives students the invaluable opportunity to present their work to state lawmakers and leaders, demonstrating the real-world impact of scientific discovery. By sharing their research at the Capitol, our
The US Cyber Team has emerged as a formidable competitor in international cybersecurity competitions, with Marshall University’s own Dr. Josh Brunty providing leadership as Head Coach! The team’s impressive 2024 season included a silver medal finish in the European Cybersecurity Competition (ECSC) in Turin, Italy, and a strong 4th place showing in the International Cybersecurity
Recently, Dr. Lauren Waugh and five Forensic Science Graduate students traveled to Baltimore MD for the 77th Annual Scientific Conference of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Two students were selected to give poster presentations of their research: Hope Hardiman: “Investigation of the Impact of the Fire Debris Sample Extraction Process on Latent Prints” Kathryne
Pi Day Celebration, hosted by Pi Mu Epsilon and the Thundering Nerds Math Club, was a huge success. The event featured Pi themed foods, activities and games. Activities included coloring Pi Day pictures, making bracelets and origami. There was also a Pie the Professor fundraiser in which students and faculty donated money to vote for
The Marshall University Biological Sciences Department traveled to Myrtle Beach, SC last week to attend the 2025 Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB) Meeting. We presented a total of 10 presentations, 2 talks and 8 posters – with 9 of those led by students! All travel expenses for our students were covered by various travel awards
West Virginia Alliance for STEM and the Arts partnered with Emmy nominated Director Katie Dellamaggiore of Rescued Media, and with our sponsors and partners around West Virginia, to bring their new program “Stories with STEAM – The Appalachian Circuit” featuring Small Town Universe to several communities in West Virginia. The event at Marshall took place