AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBrain Research: WVU’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute received an $11.934 million federal grant to establish a neuromodulation center and expand treatment for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, addiction and other conditions. AI & Data Centers: Wheeling leaders are reviewing draft zoning rules for data centers, while a proposed 2,250-acre campus in Mason County could put a rare American chestnut grove at risk. STEM Education: Bridgeport High students built circuits through WVU’s SpacePrep program, which brings aerospace concepts into classroom lessons. Space Science: WVU researchers are working to reduce satellite-collision risks from solar storms. AI Safety: West Virginia joined seven states suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT poses risks to children and that the company misled users about safety. Agriculture Research: Eight state projects shared $360,000 in federal specialty-crop grants, including WV State research into processing pawpaws and efforts to expand markets for forest crops.
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