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RCBI machining, welding students earn record honors
RCBI Machinist Technology/CNC and Welding Technology students – who earned a record 200 college degrees, certificates and nationally recognized industry credentials – were honored during fall graduation ceremonies earlier in December. Offered in partnership with...
Design Challenge winners recognized for their creativity and innovation
Marshall University’s Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) awarded more than $5,000 in cash and other prizes to makers of all ages Nov. 4 during the 9th-annual West Virginia Makes Festival on Marshall’s Huntington campus. The yearly RCBI festival honors creativity and...
Robotics, drone teams to battle in Huntington
Teams from across West Virginia and beyond will battle it out by land and by air during two days of robotics competitions hosted by the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) at Marshall University. On Dec. 3, RCBI will host the Marshall University VEX IQ Robotics Qualifier...
Veteran hopes minority-owned business inspires others
Milford Zeigler Jr. wasn’t looking to start his own business. The Charleston resident already had retired more than once. Interwoven with a career in the private sector was more than 20 years of military service, including stints as a gunner with the First Cavalry...
Women excel in RCBI welding program
You may be aware of the significant contributions of Rosie the Riveters, but you may not know that during World War II, working alongside Rosies in factories, shipyards and munitions plants was another essential group of women: Wendy the Welders. In fact, during...
When chemical maker experiences breakdown, it’s RCBI to the rescue
When a costly mechanical failure disrupted production at a manufacturing facility along the Ohio River, one of the world’s leading chemical producers turned to Marshall University’s Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) for solutions. Wear and tear caused an impeller that...
New machining, welding classes begin in January
Individuals looking to start their career journeys or train for jobs in the in-demand fields of machining and welding don’t have to wait until fall 2023 to get started. The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI)’s nationally recognized Machinist Technology/CNC and Welding...
Annual festival is about to unleash spirit of making
There’s still time to join in the spirit of making during the ninth-annual West Virginia Makes Festival. The RCBI-sponsored event will take place Friday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Memorial Student Center on Marshall University’s Huntington campus. Artists,...
RCBI upgrades manufacturing technology
RCBI is expanding technological and training capabilities with equipment upgrades to its Advanced Manufacturing Technology Centers in Huntington and South Charleston. Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is one of the most popular manufacturing technologies available...
RCBI promotes STEM through drone awards
Marshall University’s Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) will engage more than 450 students across 11 West Virginia counties in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math with the donation of drone kits to groups across the state. RCBI announced this...
