Project TitleEnhancing Fundamentals of Engineering Program under the COVID-19 Situation
UniversityWest Virginia University
Principal Investigator(s)Fei Dai, PI; Robin Hensel, Co-PI
PI Contact Informationfei.dai@mail.wvu.edu
Funding Source(s) and Amounts Provided (by each agency or organization)Federal Share — $11,261
Match — $11,262
Total Project Cost$22,553
Start and End Dates09/01/2020 — 08/31/2021
Brief Description of Research ProjectThe objective of the proposed project is to continuously enhance fundamentals of engineering program under the COVID-19 situation for fostering workforce development through promoting, recruitment, retention and development of engineering students based on outcomes from year 2. This effort will support the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources program on its critical mission and the mission of the Center on education and technology transfer.