Spotlight Research
Dr. Cerasela Zoica Dinu is in the Scientist Spotlight
From the WV Higher Education Policy Commission's Division of Science & Research website: - Dr. Cerasela Zoica Dinu is making a difference in education and research in West Virginia.
She is an assistant professor of chemical engineering in the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University.
As a teacher, Dr. Dinu was named innovative engineering educator in 2011 by the National Academy of Engineering. As a researcher, she was honored by her College as Researcher of the Year.
Among her research topics, Dr. Dinu is leading a study to develop an environmentally friendly coating that could prevent the growth of germs on common surfaces like countertops and walls. If successful, such a coating imbedded in paint could ultimately prevent infections, diseases and death and save society countless dollars on medical care.
Joining WVU in 2009, the Romanian native enjoys the people of West Virginia. “People are different; the same for students. I find them open, I find them actively engaged. They want to do research with me from their freshman year.”
Read more about Dr. Dinu and her research in the Fall/Winter 2011 issue of the Neuron
WVNano at WVU teams with Children's Discovery Museum of WV for "NanoDays"
WVNano Initiative at West Virginia University teamed with the Children's Discovery Museum of West Virginia to sponsor a day of special hands-on activities as part of a nationwide festival of educational programs focusing on nanoscale science and engineering. Called "NanoDays," the event was held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at the Children's Discovery Museum of West Virginia at 5000 Greenbag Road, Mountaineer Mall.
NanoDays celebrations bring university researchers together with science educators to create new and unique learning experiences for both children and adults to explore the miniscule world of atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces.
News
- Congratulations to WVNano Graduate Fellow Andrea Armstead for receiving a Pharmaceutical Sciences Pre-Doctoral Fellowship from the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education!
- WVNano is now a Campus Partner for the WVU Center for Civic Engagement. Contact Aniketa Shinde if you would like volunteers and materials for outreach activities.
- WVU High Performance Computing Summer Institute May 14-18, information available now.
- NanoDays 2012 events in Morgantown! See photos and a video here.
- WVNano Graduate Fellowship applications are available and due May 1.
- Updates have been made to the grants and conferences site, undergraduate student opportunities, REU, and graduate student opportunities websites.
