STEM Education: Four new centers at McDowell County elementary schools will give students hands-on opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math—the first West Virginia partnership for the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation and TC Energy. Biotech Investment: WVSOM leaders say the Greenbrier Valley Bio Hub, part of a $35 million science-building expansion, could boost research, workforce training and biotech investment. Space Ambitions: West Virginia is preparing a bid to host the U.S. Space Academy, with the application deadline Oct. 26. Cancer Research: Bluefield State biologist Yi Charlie Chen received $370,000 to study targeted treatments for chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer using natural compounds, nanomaterials and AI-designed peptides. Electric Aviation: Marshall University and BETA Technologies are partnering on electric aircraft, charging infrastructure and aviation training, with potential medical transport applications. Research Infrastructure: WVU will receive $2.2 million to modernize chemistry and BioNano research equipment, while an $855,400 state award will expand secure health-data sharing among West Virginia providers.