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Akua Oppong-Anane is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Fundamentals of Engineering Program at the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University (WVU), where she has been serving since February 2023. Her work bridges engineering education and environmental engineering, with a strong commitment to student success and equity.
Her research interests focus on Engineering Education, particularly in the areas of first-year engineering programs, academic advising, and student retention. She also engages with Environmental Engineering Sciences, specifically studying groundwater contamination at landfill sites. These dual interests reflect her background in both chemical and environmental engineering, and inform her pedagogical approach.
While no publications are listed in the provided text, her scholarly and professional efforts are directed toward creating inclusive educational environments. She was awarded the 2024 Thriving Women Program Award, which supports her initiative to develop a mentorship program for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and women engineering students at WVU. This program aims to improve persistence and retention through structured support and resource access.
- Thriving Women Program Award (2024)
Dr. Oppong-Anane is actively involved in advising and program development, with plans to train faculty and staff mentors across Statler College academic units. Her work is supported by a $2,000 grant from the Thriving Women Program to implement this initiative. She is not associated with any named research lab or team in the text, but her project fosters cross-departmental collaboration within WVU.
