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Research and Innovation
Student Profiles | Faculty Profiles
Warding Off Weedy Invaders
Craig Barrett
To the casual observer, Japanese stiltgrass appears as a harmless, leafy green plant that blends into the majestic scenery of your weekend hike through the woods.
Plant biologists like Dr. Barrett know better. He and his colleagues will receive $2 million from the National Science Foundation to understand how plants undergo rapid evolution to become invasive and provide insights into the management and prevention of invasive species.
More About Dr. Barrett’s Research
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WVU only higher education institution named as top employer in 2019 CandE Awards Oct 21st 2019
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It’s electric: WVU breaks new ground in developing transportable, carbon-neutral energy source Oct 18th 2019
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WVU researcher studies link between caffeine, sleep and alcohol use in middle-schoolers Oct 17th 2019