Project Me: WVU engineering major finds beauty in discovery above and below the surface

As a mechanical and aerospace engineering major at WVU, Ryan Maurer finds beauty in rocket motors, firing up and lifting model rockets into the sky. He's also found beauty below the surface.

Ryan Maurer finds beauty in rocket motors, firing up and lifting model rockets into the sky. He also finds beauty deep underground, in the caves he explores. And he finds beauty all over West Virginia’s rugged outdoor landscape. As a mechanical and aerospace engineering student at WVU, he’s found a community of friends who share his love for making and documenting beautiful discoveries.

Maurer’s story is just one of many in which students at WVU have pursued their passions while studying at the University. You can read more about him and students like him at http://projectme.wvu.edu/.

If you know of a student who has a great story to tell, submit your suggestion for Project ME at http://projectme.wvu.edu/submit-your-story.

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