daily304 – Episode 11.15.2026

From daily304's podcast · 03:31

Show by West Virginia Department of Commerce

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. #1 – From SMART 529 - SMART529 invites West Virginia students to dream big and win college savings What do you want to be when you grow up? West Virginia elementary students can turn their dreams into college savings through the 2026 SMART529 "When I Grow Up" essay contest. Sponsored by the West Virginia State Treasurer's Office and SMART529, the contest invites children in kindergarten through fifth grade to write a short essay beginning with the words, "When I grow up, I want to be a…" Students explain their career dreams in 200 words or less. Fifteen regional winners will each receive $500 in a SMART529 education savings account. Their qualifying schools or homeschool associations will also receive $500. One regional winner will be selected for an additional $4,500 grand prize, bringing that student's total college savings award to $5,000. The deadline is December 11, 2026. Learn more: https://www.smart529.com/content/smart529/en/resources/student-entry.html⁠ #2 – From WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY - WVU Engineering helps students take their skills to the next level At West Virginia University, engineering education extends beyond textbooks and classroom lectures. The Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources emphasizes opportunities for students to apply what they learn through projects, research and practical problem-solving. The college's EngineeringWV magazine shares stories of students, faculty and alumni developing new technologies, tackling engineering challenges and preparing for careers. Through hands-on learning, students can explore fields ranging from robotics and computer engineering to energy systems and advanced manufacturing. Those experiences help students develop technical knowledge, teamwork and problem-solving skills that are valuable in today's workforce. WVU's engineering programs also connect students with research opportunities and industry experience, helping prepare the next generation of innovators. For young West Virginians interested in science, technology and engineering, the university offers pathways to turn curiosity into a career. Read more: https://media.statler.wvu.edu/engineering-wv-magazine/fall-2026/level-up-engineering⁠ #3 – From METRO NEWS - Yeager Airport prepares for the future with electric aircraft charging station The future of aviation is taking shape at West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston. The airport recently unveiled a new electric aircraft charging station through a partnership with Marshall University's Bill Noe Flight School and Vermont-based BETA Technologies. The charging station is designed to support emerging electric aircraft, including models capable of vertical takeoff and landing. Airport Director and CEO Dominique Ranieri says the investment positions Yeager to support the development and future use of electric aviation technology. The infrastructure will allow compatible aircraft to recharge at the airport as manufacturers continue testing and developing new designs. Ranieri says electric aircraft could eventually be used for passenger and cargo transportation, subject to the necessary approvals. Marshall's Bill Noe Flight School will also help prepare students to operate the emerging technology. Representatives from BETA Technologies attended the unveiling, which included a demonstration aircraft. It's an early step toward making Charleston part of the next generation of aviation. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2026/11/01/yeager-airport-embracing-future-of-aviation-with-electric-aircraft-charging-station/⁠ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

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