Join us for a powerful celebration of the Statler community—a day where stories, scholarship, and connection come to life. Through inspiring talks from our dedicated alumni, dynamic networking events, and student-led poster sessions highlighting excellence in research, teaching, and outreach, this conference shines a light on the vibrant work happening across our departments. Come be part of an experience that strengthens our shared commitment to innovation, impact, and lifelong connection.

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Schedule:

Welcoming Remarks:

- Pedro Mago, Glen H. Hiner Dean, Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University

1. Keynote Lecture: Engineering success story-(1:00-2:00 p.m.) G102

Keynote Speaker: Diane Sherrard: CONNECTIONS: How the Flying WV can enable you, your career and the community

Diane is the Vice President of Corporate Quality Assurance for The Procter and Gamble Company. During her career, she has developed skills and delivered business results within areas such as product design, manufacturing, divestitures and acquisitions, and new plant startups. She is proud to have delighted consumers & customers by making drugs to diapers to dog food, and everything in between, all under the P&G umbrella.

Diane holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering (’94) from West Virgina University and a M.S. in Chemical Engineering (’97) from North Carolina State University.

2. Speed Networking Event: Cultivating paths to success for generations to come (2:15-3:15 p.m.). G114 Atrium

The event is open to all the students in the Statler community and is supported by the alumni of the Statler Community.

3. Showcase of students, students’ organizations and departments (poster presentations) concurernt with a social (G114 Atrium) with diverse hors d'oeuvres (3:30-5:00 p.m.), Engineering Sciences Building Atrium, Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources.