* WHO :* West Virginia University Chemical Engineering Department researchers Elliot Kennel, carbon products research coordinator; John Zondlo, professor of chemical engineering; and Al Stiller, professor of chemical engineering

* WHAT :* Researchers will be available to describe a new coal-to-liquids process developed at WVU with the help of its industrial partners, including a description of the results of commercial trials for materials produced with this process.

* WHEN :* 11 a.m.,Tuesday, Jan. 15

* WHERE :* State Capitol building, ground level of the rotunda, Charleston. The event is part of Industries of the Future-West Virginia (IOF-WV) Day at the Capitol sponsored by WVU and the West Virginia Division of Energy (related story athttp://wvutoday.wvu.edu/news/page/6418/)

* PHOTO /VIDEO OPS :* WVU researchers will display a one-ton graphite arc furnace electrode, manufactured in part with synthetic heavy crude derived from West Virginia coal.

* NOTE :* Interviews and photos can also be arranged at any time during the Jan. 15 event at the Capitol rotunda. Stop by the WVU Department of Chemical Engineering display or call Kennel at 304-692-5830.