Data Driven WV
Joshua Meadows
Executive Director
Service Assistant Professor , Management Information Systems and Supply Chain
Expertise
Joshua Meadows is a service assistant professor in the Management Information Systems and Supply Chain (MISSC) Department at the John Chambers College of Business and Economics and serves as the executive director of Data Driven WV. This outreach center connects organizations with WVU students and faculty to provide data-driven, technical insights and solutions. As a West Virginia native, Joshua is dedicated to the economic development and prosperity of his home state. In his role, Joshua leverages his unique blend of technology and community outreach experience to bridge skills gaps in West Virginia communities through service-oriented initiatives, community projects, and subject-matter expertise in AI, technology, and data analytics. He has hosted presentations on relevant industry topics, such as AI in government and technology consulting; mentored student groups as they worked through experiential learning projects; and advised economic development groups. When not focusing on WV's economic future, Joshua enjoys traveling to National Parks and doing DIY home renovation projects.
Education
- B.S. Mathematics
- B.A. Philosophy
- M.S. Applied Mathematics
- M.S. Business Data Analytics
Honors and Awards
- 2025 WVU Impact Award
- 2025 WVU Ethel and Gerry Heebink Award for Distinguished State Service (Beginning Service)
- 2024 WVU Chambers Dean's Distinction in Societal Impact: Faculty
- 2024 WVU Chambers Dean’s Distinction in Industrial or Community Engagement in Teaching
- 2024 WVU Travis Stimeling Award for Mentoring Undergraduates in Research (Behavioral and Social Sciences)
- 2020 WVU Values Coin
- 2020 WVU Extension Award of Excellence for Individual State-Based Staff Performance Excellence
- 2019 WVU Extension Award of Excellence for Innovation Excellence