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Two Marshall University undergraduate students are preparing to take their research beyond Earth’s atmosphere as part of a NASA-supported suborbital mission. Macy Smith and Joshua Hardesty, both biomedical engineering students, will launch a student-designed experiment through NASA’s RockSat program at the Wallops Flight Facility. Working with biology faculty member Dr. Read More
Dr. Jagan Valluri, professor of biological sciences at Marshall University, is being recognized for more than 20 years of research dedicated to improving how cancer is treated through personalized medicine. Valluri is co-developer of ChemoID®, a precision oncology tool that tests a patient’s tumor to identify the most effective chemotherapy… Read More
Marshall University alumna Skye Reymond is helping shape the future of soccer in the United States through data science. A 2014 graduate and former Marshall women’s soccer player, Reymond now serves as senior director of data science for U.S. Soccer, where she is preparing for the 2026 men’s World Cup. Read More
Two Marshall University Biological Sciences undergraduate students recently represented the College of Science on a national stage, presenting their research at the American Society for Microbiology’s Microbe Meeting in Washington, D.C. Jenna Reeves and Josie Barker, both students in the Department of Biological Sciences, completed their project in Dr. Im’s… Read More
Science summer camps spark curiosity
June 6, 2026 · Outreach, Science Abstracts
Summer Day Camps are underway at Marshall University’s College of Science, offering hands-on learning experiences for students eager to explore science, technology, engineering and math. Several sessions still have limited spots available for families looking to add interactive STEM activities to their summer plans. Camp offerings begin with Microbiology Camp,… Read More
Dr. Sachiko McBride from Marshall University’s Department of Mathematics and Physics recently appeared on WSAZ Studio 3 to share hands-on physics demonstrations and promote the upcoming KidsFest hosted by the Huntington Children’s Museum. Her segment highlighted interactive experiments designed to spark curiosity and make science approachable for young learners. Community… Read More
Spring blooms across Marshall University, and several campus spaces are bringing sustainability to life in visible and meaningful ways. From rooftop gardens atop the Science and Engineering Buildings to the Student Garden, these projects provide hands-on learning opportunities and green spaces for the campus community. Led by Vikki Mitchell and… Read More
Dr. Laura Stapleton, assistant professor of mathematics at Marshall University, has been selected as an inaugural recipient of the university’s Innovation Fellowship. The fellowship supports faculty projects that strengthen student success, advance innovation, and create regional impact. Stapleton’s project will redesign the Innovation Explorer microcredential to create a more engaging,… Read More
Students at Guyandotte Elementary School recently explored the night sky during a visit from Dr. Sachiko McBride of Marshall University. Using a portable planetarium, McBride introduced K–4 students to basic astronomy concepts and the wonders of space in an immersive, hands-on setting. The portable planetarium allows students to step inside… Read More
Celia Ricottilli, a student leader in the First2 Network at Marshall University, presented her work at the First2 Conference in May 2026. Ricottilli, who serves as a student director for the program, shared a poster titled “Campus Club and Donuts with the Deans,” highlighting a campus initiative designed to foster… Read More