This drainage addition will eliminate standing waters on that soil and allow for quicker usage of the fields after rains. It has been an unusually wet summer thus far. Acker said when the construction is complete, the gravel pathway that now extends to near the tennis courts will continue around the edge of the practice field and emerge near the maintenance center. Rivers is the former executive director of the Robert C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center. The award recognizes achievements in developing innovative solutions in the chemical or allied trades industry to fill a market need or alter the basis of competition.
Eligibility is open to both individual and corporations.
The criteria used to determine eligibility for the award include near and long term revenue potential, benefits to the end-user, uniqueness, breath of applicability, global reach, environmental soundness and the degree to which the innovation provides a core competency. Innovations with a commercial track record of at least one to two years are strongly preferred. The late Lee W. Rivers was active in innovation and technology development in his 47 year career in industry, academia and government positions. The following positions are open. More complete job descriptions are posted in the lower level of Swint Hall.