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About William N. Poundstone

Founder of the William N. Poundstone Lecture Series and Distinguished Engineer of Mines Award

  • 1949: Received BSEM, West Virginia University
  • 1949: Began career at CONSOL as a timberman
  • 1965: Named executive vice president at CONSOL
  • Holder of 34 U.S. patents
  • Served on the Visiting Committee of the College of Mineral and Energy Resources at WVU
  • Member, National Academy of Engineering
  • West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame

Objectives

To recognize the achievements of individuals who had an exceptional career in mining and related industries, and to present this unique experience to the mining engineering faculty and students in West Virginia University.

Selection Criteria

The nominee can be either alumnus or non-alumnus who has exceptional achievements and unique experiences in the mining and related industries.

The selected candidate is required to present a seminar to the mining engineering faculty and students at West Virginia University in conjunction with the award ceremony. Each year a candidate will be selected for the fall semester.

Scholarships

The Department of Mining Engineering is grateful to its alumni and friends for their support of scholarships that are available to students currently enrolled in the Department. Apply for scholarships.

Awards

William N. Poundstone Lecturers

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee is composed of representatives of those who hire our BS, MS and PhD graduates. The Committee fulfills an important role in the Department by providing feedback which ensures that students graduating at all levels have the skills that they need to be marketable. During their bi-annual meeting, the Committee members hear from the chair, faculty, undergraduate students, graduate students and college administrators. The Committee reports its findings to the chair, the dean and the provost.

  • Andrew J. Ellis, GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance
  • Austin Gilmore, CEMEX USA
  • Katarina Gump, Iron Senergy
  • Chris Hamilton, WV Coal Association
  • Carrie Lilly, Preferred Surfaces
  • Ryan Murray, Murray Mining LLC
  • Adam Patterson, LCT Energy, LP
  • Bill Raney, WV Coal Association
  • James R. Turner, Jr, American Consolidate Natural Resources