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Jacob Hikes

PhD Student, Aerospace Engineering
Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering & Mineral Resources
West Virginia University

Education
B.S., Mathematics, Millersville University of Pennsylvania Contact:
Engineering Sciences Building (ESB), Room 1010

Short Bio:
Jacob received his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Millersville University of Pennsylvania in Fall 2014. His research centered on the development of mathematical models for both the long jump and hurdle. He worked as a graduate research assistant for Dr. John Christian in the West Virginia University Applied Space Exploration Lab from fall 2015 through spring 2017.

Outside of school, Jacob spends much of his time hunting, fishing, and golfing. He also enjoys spending time with his family and reading.