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SSTI Digest
Geography: West Virginia
West Virginia to Establish Science & Tech Board
The West Virginia Legislature recently approved a bill to create the West Virginia Science & Technology Policy Advisory Board. The 11- member board will be appointed by the Governor and is expected to:
prepare a strategic plan and make recommendations on programs that will further S&T development in the state
cooperate with appropriate state agencies to retain and expand existing businesses
formulate plans to establish S&T research centers at colleges and universities.
The Governor is expected to sign the legislation soon and appointments to the Board should be made by April 15th.