LOGAN, Utah, June 11 (TNSRes) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Mario I. Suarez * Assistant Professor of Cultural Studies, School of Teacher Education and Leadership Area of study: Curriculum and Instruction, Queer and Transgender Studies in Education Why is this work important? "When we are able to more accurately identify factors leading to outcomes for trans students and workers, we can equip educators, administrators and other school district stakeholders with the info  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 9 (TNSPar) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University, alongside the STRATA Networks leadership team, is pleased to announce an agreement to a $70,000 scholarship, to be distributed over three years at USU Uintah Basin to support scholarships and program development. The scholarship, which will be in $3,000 increments per awardee per year, will be awarded as the STRATA Networks General Technology Scholarship. To qualify for the scholarship, stud  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 10 (TNSOps) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Anessa Pennington A Utah State University engineering team won first place at the 2021 Wasatch Aerospace and Systems Engineering Mini-Conference. Their award-winning tech was a 3D-printed, plastic-based rocket propellant. The team included Stephen Whitmore, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, and Tyson Smith, '07, '10, '22, electrical engineering doctoral student and aerospace engineer at Space  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 11 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Wings that can vary their shapes as freely as birds' wings could have advantages for small aircraft in built environments, a new study led by engineers at the University of Michigan suggests. In a collaboration with the University of British Columbia and Utah State University, the team found that wings that can morph in continuous 3D shapes could help keep drones stable in gusts of wind and p  more

MISSOULA, Montana, June 12 (TNSRes) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: Those in love with the outdoors can spend their entire lives chasing that perfect campsite. New University of Montana research suggests what they are trying to find. Will Rice, a UM assistant professor of outdoor recreation and wildland management, used big data to study the 179 extremely popular campsites of Watchman Campground in Utah's Zion National Park. Campers use an online system to reser  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 9 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news on June 8, 2021: Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued another executive order further restricting water use at state facilities. He also announced a prohibition on fireworks for all state and unincorporated lands. "All indicators show this could be the worst drought year on record," Gov. Cox said. "Utah state government is leading the way by cutting back on water use at all state facilities, but all of us -- from  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 9 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news: Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Amy Oliver to the Third District Court bench. The governor's nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. "Amy has had an exceptional professional career with both public sector and private sector experience, and, most importantly, her character is above reproach," Gov. Cox said. "I have every confidence that she will serve with distinction on the Third Distr  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 12 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news: Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Rich Saunders as the first chief innovation officer for the state of Utah. Saunders, who currently serves as executive director of the Utah Department of Health, will shift to become part of the governor's senior staff effective June 21. Although many states and large companies have a chief innovation officer, the position is new to Utah. In this role, Saunders will t  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 10 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news: Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Steve Starks as the governor's Olympic and Paralympic Advisor. In this position, he will act as a liaison with the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, where he also serves as the governor's designee and vice chair. "Utah has another fantastic chance to host the world and we want to make our best case to the International Olympic Committee," Gov. Cox said. "St  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 9 (TNSGra) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Kellianne Gammill After receiving a grant from a private donor, Utah State University Libraries created a guide to ensure the accessibility of the Mormon History collection housed in Special Collections and Archives (SCA). "This guide was organized to provide a look at specific aspects of what is available in Special Collections and Archives," Megan Fairbanks, history graduate student and USU Libraries staff m  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 9 (TNSOps) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Mental health resources have proliferated online and in apps. They can be a powerful tool for Utah's youth, particularly those who may live in rural areas or have other difficulties accessing mental health services. And they are especially needed following a stressful year. Calls to the Statewide CrisisLine and the Statewide WarmLine at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute went up a combined 48 percent from March   more

LOGAN, Utah, June 9 (TNSRes) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Recent drought concerns in Utah have prompted Governor Spencer Cox to issue an executive order declaring a state of emergency. To date, 100% of Utah is in the moderate drought category, and 90% of the state is experiencing extreme drought. Along with drought comes the dangers of wildfires, the hazards of suppressing them and the risks firefighters take to protect life and property. Property owners can assist firefi  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 10 (TNSRes) -- Utah State University issued the following news: In November 2019, Jake Barney attended the Encircle Summit, where 3,000 LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults, along with their families and friends, gathered for what Barney remembers as a day of sheer joy. "There was this feeling of love and connection, and that's not something that every kid gets in this state or in this world," Barney said. "I realized that this was a problem I wanted to help solve, bringing famili  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 11 (TNSRes) -- Utah State University issued the following news on June 9, 2021: To celebrate Pride Month in June, Utah State Today is highlighting university employees and students who are conducting research, academic pursuits and other projects related to or that benefit the LGBTQIA+ community. Sean Weeks Doctoral Candidate in School Psychology * Area of study: Psychological Inflexibility in Sexual Minority Adolescents Why is this work important? "Sexual minority adoles  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 12 (TNSRes) -- Utah State University issued the following news on June 11, 2021: To celebrate Pride Month in June, Utah State Today is highlighting university employees and students who are conducting research, academic pursuits and other projects related to or that benefit the LGBTQIA+ community. Chris Babits Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow, History * Area of study: Conversion therapy in the LGBTQ+ community Why is this work important? "What I would love to come out of this  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 12 (TNSRes) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah communities are changing rapidly, and to help support local planning efforts, members of the Utah State University Extension Utah Wellbeing Project recently surveyed residents about their overall wellbeing and their perspectives on life in their communities. Data collected will help inform decision makers about the perspectives and experiences of residents, which, in turn, can assist in the general planning p  more