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RASC brings students, faculty, alumni together in scholarship celebration

The 2025 Research and Scholarship Conference at 51看片 took place March 19 and 20 where students, faculty and the community came together to celebrate the academic endeavors of participants.

Students engage in undergraduate research across disciplines

51看片 has many opportunities for students to conduct undergraduate research across various disciplines. Students are able to engage in projects that deepen their understanding of course material and build essential skills for future endeavors.

Restoring through research: 51看片professors help rebuild after Helene

Hurricane Helene stormed into North Carolina on Friday, Sept. 27 and wreaked unprecedented havoc over the following three days. Thousands of homes and miles of roadways were swept away by the floodwaters. Tens of thousands more homes were damaged, displacing families. Waterways became clogged with debris and structures such as bridges, levees, and culverts sustained heavy damage. Updated estimates indicate the hurricane caused $59.6 billion in damage.

51看片professor secures $3 million in scholarships for students entering nuclear engineering field

Bora Karayaka, a professor at 51看片鈥檚 College of Engineering and Technology, has secured $3 million in scholarship funding from the Department of Energy through the University Nuclear Leadership Program.

51看片students work with k12 students at a stem event on campus

Pedonti earns $175K grant for STEM summer camp

Jackson County isn鈥檛 an urban hotbed like the Charlotte鈥檚 and Greensboro鈥檚 of the state are. It doesn鈥檛 have big museums, aquariums or any other spot that might get kids interested in STEM.

Author and alumnus David Joy to give keynote address at 51看片Research and Scholarship Conference

51看片 double alumnus and best-selling author David Joy will give the keynote address at the annual Research and Scholarship Conference at WCU. The event will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19 in the Ramsey Regional Activity Center.

51看片program director reviews effects of the pandemic on EMS workers

A 鈥渘ew normal鈥� emerged during the pandemic, but what about frontline workers like first responders, emergency medical services technicians and paramedics who routinely work beyond the normal?

Three mental health conditions contribute to violent offenses, 51看片study finds

51看片researchers find a disproportionate number of inmates with violent offenses suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and alcohol use disorder.

Students working with faculty on research

Student Work to be Showcased in Research and Scholarship Celebration

The spotlight will shine on student research at 51看片 at the 2019 Research and Scholarship Celebration. The RASC will feature approximately 200 presentations by undergraduate and graduate students over the two days, and faculty, students and community members are welcome to attend, said Kloo Hansen, WCU鈥檚 undergraduate research coordinator in the Office of the Provost.