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First2 Network is an expanding group of people and organizations across West Virginia that seeks to improve STEM persistence among rural, first-generation, and other underrepresented college students so that they – in turn – can contribute to an innovation economy in our State.

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Latest First2 Network news and announcements

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  • First2 Senior Abby Sine named to Order of Augusta
    Each spring West Virginia University bestows it highest undergraduate honor, the Order of Augusta, to its most outstanding seniors. Abby Sine, a founding student member…
  • First2 Network Podcast
    In response to a need to better communicate what we’re learning and how we’re learning it, our evaluation team, in partnership with Student Leader Josiah…
  • Have you heard about Impact Fellowships?
    Generation WV is a state-wide organization dedicated to attracting, retaining, and advancing young people in the Mountain State. One of their signature programs is the…
  • STEM Undergraduate Outreach Specialist AmeriCorps Opportunity
    The First2 Network, in partnership with the Pulsar Search Collaboratory and the Green Bank Observatory, is sponsoring a 6-month AmeriCorps position (beginning in March, 2021).…

Jul 2021

High Rocks Summer Research Immersion Site – Jul 15 - Jul 30 at 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Marshall Summer Research Immersion Site – Jul 18 - Jul 30 at 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Summer Research Immersion Site – Jul 18 - Jul 30 at 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
West Virginia State University Summer Research Immersion Site – Jul 18 - Jul 30 at 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
West Virginia University Institute of Technology Summer Research Immersion Site – Jul 18 - Jul 30 at 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
West Virginia University Summer Research Immersion Site – Jul 18 - Jul 30 at 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Backbone Meeting – Jul 29 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Staff and Americorps Check-In – Jul 30 at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

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Upcoming First2 Network events and opportunities

Learn how to Start an Undergraduate Research Program at your Institution, November 10 6-7 PM

Join First2 Network Leaders Michelle Richards-Babb and Micheal Fultz for this informative session. Registration is required.

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