Wilkes has spent 17 years serving the Mountain State , working to improve former industrial sites and ensure environmental compliance on projects of all types . In addition to his brownfields work , he has expertise in hazardous materials , water quality , wetland ecology and natural environmental studies .
“ I am thrilled to be a part of the Thrasher team ,” Wilkes says . “ Their focus on land development will allow me to make a difference in the health and vitality of the state ’ s environment and play a role in a larger effort to stimulate economic grown in West Virginia communities .”
Based out of Thrasher ’ s Charleston office , Wilkes will primarily serve the southern part of the state but will be involved in projects across the region . He has hit the ground running and is already leading efforts on brownfields projects in Huntington and Parkersburg , as well as a new rail-trail project in Raleigh County .
“ Having Sam on board will be instrumental for our environmental team ,” says Chad Riley , Thrasher ’ s CEO . “ His experience will allow us to better serve our clients and our state . We ’ re truly excited to have him as a part of the Thrasher family .”
WVU Tech Hosting Summer Camp STEM
West Virginia University Institute of Technology ( WVU Tech ) will be hosting Camp STEM , Southern West Virginia ’ s premier camp for high school students interested in science , technology , engineering and math . The camp will be from June 12 to June 17 , 2022 , on WVU Tech ’ s campus . Students will stay on campus in a residence hall and will move in on June 12 and move out on June 17 .
This overnight camp will allow high school students to stay at WVU Tech ’ s campus for the week . Students will take a variety of STEM classes , conduct experiments and further explore careers in STEM . Professors from WVU Tech ’ s engineering , mathematics , sciences and forensic investigation program will be leading the classes and demonstrations .
Camp counselors will be upper-class WVU Tech students majoring in biology , chemistry , engineering , engineering technology or math . The counselors will live in the residence halls with students and give insight into what it might be like to study in a STEM field at the college level .
“ During the week , campers will work with STEM faculty on fun activities , work in teams to complete engineering design projects and learn about college life . Industrial partners work with students to show career paths and offer challenging problems for the students to solve . The goal is to foster passion in the STEM fields and examine different
career paths . Plus , students find the fun and joy in meeting new people with similar interests ,” says Dr . Nathan Galinsky , assistant professor of chemical engineering .
To learn more or register for Camp STEM , visit camps . wvutech . edu . Questions about Camp STEM and scholarships can be sent to Galinsky at ( 304 ) 929- 1651 or email ngalinsk @ mail . wvu . edu . •
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