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Piqsels.comCollege students could soon be getting their course content as they brush their teeth, cook dinner, or drive to work. As smart speakers become more common in people's homes, Tiffany Hunt, an associate lecturer in the special education department at the University of Wyoming, is studying how they can be used to improve college student's learning. -
hamburgfinn/pixabayWhen the pandemic hit and parents were suddenly tasked with helping teach their kids at home, there was a lot for them to quickly learn. So Tiffany Hunt, a University of Wyoming associate lecturer in the special education department, stepped in to help fill the gap. She partnered with colleagues from UW, the University of Kansas, and the University of Illinois to create a series of apps known as Amazon Alexa skills.
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The last year was a tough one for the University of Wyoming (UW) athletics program, from budget cuts to major losses of revenue due to canceled games and limited fans. UW Athletics Director Tom Burman has his fingers crossed this year. Wyoming football is poised to have a strong bounce-back year and ticket sales have been brisk, but the Delta variant has him nervous. -
Jackson Hole has a large and growing Latinx population. Local advocate organizations are starting to focus on gaps in opportunities for this community. This summer the community identified the need for paid jobs with career and college training for high school students. So, a program sprouted up to do just that. Wyoming Public Radio's Kamila Kudelska reports.
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A recent University of Wyoming undergraduate is already making a name for herself. Megan Anderson published an article in the peer-reviewed journal Ecology and Evolution. It shed light on the value of badger burrows, among other findings. Wyoming Public Radio's Cooper McKim talks with Anderson about the project.
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The Heart Mountain Foundation announced The Mineta-Simpson Institute. It's a new section of the interpretive center dedicated to hosting groups and workshops on the legacy of Japanese-American incarceration. As an effort to communicate this new initiative and Higuchi's book, the foundation is holding a discussion (in-person and virtually) in Jackson this Wednesday, August 25.
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Western Wyoming Community College's fall semester began yesterday and the College is starting as "normal," according to a press release. This means that classes are in-person, orientation is in-person, and students aren’t required to wear masks.
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Heart Mountain was home to nearly 11,000 Japanese-Americans incarcerated during World War II. But this history isn't taught in-depth throughout the nation.
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With students returning on campus for the fall semester this Monday, August 23, University of Wyoming officials are concerned about a COVID-19 outbreak. To mitigate this, UW is mandating masks on campus. Wyoming Public Radio's Adlynn Jamaludin talked to some students on campus about their thoughts on if the university should go another step and make vaccinations mandatory.
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The University of Wyoming Extension recently published the 2021 Specialty Crop Directory. The directory is divided up by county and lists over 800 producers of specialty crops statewide.
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University of Wyoming Trustees will require indoor face coverings until at least September 20.
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Residents of Campbell County will soon vote on the future of its community college. The vote will ask residents if they want to separate from the Northern Wyoming Community College District and become an independent one. Wyoming Public Radio's Catherine Wheeler explains how the issue came up for a vote and what it will mean if it passes.
