We enjoy telling the rest of the state and the world about the great creative work already being done here in West Virginia. That includes all fields – arts and culture, creative design, scientific research, technology, entrepreneurship and more.

Here are a few things we’ve recently heard about that we’re proud to share. Do you have others? Please drop us a line anytime at [email protected].

• FIRST Video – FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a robotics competition for high school students started by Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway personal transport. They also organize events for younger students such as the FIRST Lego League. Definitely a group you should consider forwarding to your local science and math teachers. These competitions take place in large arenas – including the championship finals at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. This video was created by Morgantown’s own Pikewood Creative and will be shown on large screens at these venues as an intro to the competition.
• Laurie Helgoe, Ph.D., a practicing psychologist and author in Charleston, recently published her latest book Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life is Your Hidden Strength. It was recently received a “starred” review by Publishers Weekly, a huge honor! The book is available for pre-order on Amazon.com and is available widely on July 8.
• Mark Wolfe, an artist in Charleston, is displaying a photographic installation at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, titled “FRINGE,” now through June 30. This new installation features local residents who the artist feels “exude or demonstrate ideas, manners or talents that go against the so-called mainstream values of the general public.”

Share your creative news with us and let’s keep building awareness around the great creative endeavors across all spectrums here in the Mountain State!