Welcome to the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources!
Welcome to the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University! It’s my pleasure to welcome you to our website and invite you to explore our outstanding programs, research initiatives, dedicated students, faculty and staff, and all of the amazing opportunities available within our College.
We take pride in being a student-focused, land-grant research university with a long tradition of producing high-quality graduates in a variety of disciplines, as well as research and innovation that have impacted the world. The Statler College is on the rise, with a growing student population, nationally and internationally competitive research programs, and faculty and researchers who are well-known experts in their respective fields.
The Statler College is comprised of seven academic departments: Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, the Wadsworth Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, Mining Engineering, and Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering. In addition, it houses the Fundamentals of Engineering Program, the Engineering Technology Program, and the WVU Mining and Industrial Extension. Within our 15 undergraduate degree programs, 7 undergraduate dual degree programs, and 30 graduate programs, we are honored to educate and train students from across our nation and around the world.
The success of our students is our number one priority. We provide an outstanding, high-quality, hands-on, and real-world education for our students, along with numerous experiential learning opportunities and resources to support them throughout their college journey. We have an exceptional Advising Center dedicated to serving all engineering and computer science students. We have award-winning student competition teams that travel across the country and internationally to compete, undergraduate research opportunities with renowned researchers, study abroad programs that span the globe, and student organizations that provide both hands-on experience and engineering community service opportunities, both locally and abroad.
The College houses the Lane Innovation Hub, a state-of-the-art facility that enables you as well as faculty and staff in our community to take your dreams from design to creation. As an R1 research institution, we offer numerous opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to engage in world-class research alongside our outstanding faculty and researchers. Our students are in high demand in the workforce and are highly sought after by employers at the University STEM Career and Internship Fair. On average, over 200 companies and government agencies visit our campus to recruit our students for internships, co-ops, or full-time positions.
This is an exciting time to be a part of the Statler College. Whether you are a prospective student, a parent, an alumnus of the College, or an industry representative interested in collaborating with us, I encourage you to explore the excellent programs and opportunities we offer.
I also invite you to connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn to stay updated on all the exciting developments at the College. There has never been a better time to join the Statler College and the Mountaineer family.
Let’s Go!
Pedro J. Mago
Glen H. Hiner Dean
Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
Adam Brown
Office Administrator