LARAMIE, Wyoming, April 15 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Extension Releases New Publication on Local Food Systems in Wyoming If Wyoming residents spent just 5 percent of their grocery budget on local foods, local food production could contribute an additional $36.3 million to the state's GDP (gross domestic product), according to a new study published by University of Wyoming Extension. Currently, the local food sector contributes $24.4 million to Wyoming's  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, April 16 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Launches Online Master's Degree in Environment, Natural Resources and Society The University of Wyoming's Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources is expanding access to its interdisciplinary graduate offerings with the launch of a fully online Master of Science in environment, natural resources and society (ENRS). Designed to meet the needs of working professionals and career changers, the ne  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, April 17 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Science Initiative Brings Hands-On STEM Program to Torrington Preschoolers Representatives of the University of Wyoming's Science Initiative Roadshow recently collaborated with the Goshen County Public Library's early literacy intervention team in Torrington to bring a hands-on STEM lesson related to animals and habitats to 15 pre-kindergarten students. UW's Roadshow is a group of mostly UW undergradu  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, April 15 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Science Initiative Programs Connect High School and Community College in Computational Learning Representatives of the University of Wyoming's Science Initiative Roadshow recently led an outreach session in Rock Springs centered on coding in various STEM (science, technology, engineering and technology) fields. UW outreach assistants Sabrina White, Charlie Nuncio and Lena Schwebs led the session focus  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Bringing the past to life: fellows announced for new initiative to bolster teaching of high school history Vanderbilt University's Alexander Initiative, part of Peabody College of education and human development, has selected its inaugural cohort of Alexander Fellows. The immersive professional development experience for outstanding high school teachers from across the United States aims to revitalize U.S  more