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Effective June 9, 2015, the National Youth Science Center is a facility of the National Youth Science Foundation.
NYSCenter Reservation Request Form
At the invitation of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Youth Science Foundation (NYSF) submitted (February 13, 2015) a proposal to assume ownership of the facilities of the Canaan Valley Institute (CVI). Constructed in 2009 by CVI with $18M in funding from NOAA, CVI’s campus consists of 2 buildings on 37 acres. The Research and Education Center and Research Support Building are LEED-certified (Silver level).
- Research and Education Center: approximately 25,000 sq. feet, with 120 person conference space which may be divided into three smaller rooms seating 40 people each.
- Tiered Interactive Lecture Hall: equipped with 39 computer stations, specifically designed for teaching computer-based classes.
- Teaching Lab: accommodates 17 students; designed to serve a variety of instructional needs including equipment designed to simulate river and floodplain processes.
- Research Lab: accommodates up to 4 independent researchers, with standard equipment and supplies for conducting environmental studies.
Documents and Links:
- Overview of the NYSCenter
- Master Plan
- WBOY Coverage of Roundtable hosted by Senator Joe Manchin
- Press Release from Senator Joe Manchin III
- Editorial in the Charleston Gazette – February 2, 2015
- Article in the Charleston Gazette – January 14, 2015
- Article in the Parsons Advocate – January 21, 2015
- Local Comments on CVI Compiled – Parsons Advocate – January 14, 2015
- NYSF Mission Statement
- Article in the Charleston Gazette – December 14, 2014
- Article in the Charleston Gazette-Mail – December 20, 2014
- Editorial in the Charleston Gazette-Mail – December 27, 2014
- West Virginia Council on STEM – Report to the Governor
- Letters of Support
