West Virginia Executive Spring 2018 | Page 128

MAJOR POSSIBILITIES. These are challenging economic times. But at West Virginia University, we know challenges can lead to transformation. With over 20 energy-focused majors, we’re educating the next generation — industry pioneers and stewards of West Virginia’s natural resources — who will lay the groundwork for a diverse, sustainable future. Follow the transformation at wvu.edu . ERIC MERRIAM PhD ’15, Forest Resource Sciences Working to protect water from mine runoff.