Beartracks 2018 | Bear Tracks Magazine | West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Dr. Amr jokingly acts like the camera is his eye

Everything is Connected

Five faculty. Five projects. One smart future.

Dr. Sheaves and 2 nursing students in a darkened hospital room

The United States is facing an aging population, a mass addiction crisis and a country-wide shortage of bedside nurses. The WVU School of Nursing program in Beckley is working to do something about it.

Nima shows the biodegradable materials he has made

The Innovators

Students are finding that entrepreneurship isn’t a concept that stays in the classroom. They’re taking their ideas well beyond the academic year.

Matter of Fact

New programs, special visitors and a few outstanding events.

Golden Bear Spirit

Our Golden Bear athletes and coaches put in some serious work this year.

The Baja Buggy catches air at competition.

Student News

Find out what students have been up to (hint: it was a big year for robots).

Alumni News

Young standouts, former athletes and outstanding alumni.

Alumni Spotlight

Read about five alumni who have gone on to build great careers.