UW Insight Schedule

Nov. 21, 2002 -- Here is the current schedule for the University of Wyoming radio feature Insight. Each day, UW specialists and visiting speakers examine current issues in science, education, business, agriculture, and the arts and humanities.

These stories are available for downloading from the University of Wyoming News Service Web site http://www.uwyo.edu/news/radio. Also at this URL, find previously released INSIGHT segments archived for ongoing use.

QUESTIONS? Call Jim Kearns at (307) 766-2670 or e-mail jkearns@uwyo.edu

11/25 -- Michelle Buchanan -- Preschool Special Education

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Research shows that kids fare better both educationally and in quality of life when they receive early intervention for developmental delays. Wyoming, unlike many states, mandates early intervention services. Michelle Buchanan, UWcoordinator of Early Childhood Special Education, explains how these developmental delays are assessed in young children.

11/26 -- Carl Olson -- Hunger

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The majority of the world's population lives in areas where food and hunger are chronic problems. UW Professor of Agriculture and Applied Economics, Carl Olson, says that politics and economics often complicate possible solutions.

11/27 -- Gail Gordon -- Electronic Bill Paying

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Paying bills electronically, via the Internet, is becoming a popular way to handle household finances. UW Extension Educator Gail Gordon, says this method may be wise for those who have a habit of paying bills late.

11/28 -- Phil Roberts -- Wyoming Severance Tax History

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Although Wyoming didn't approve a severance tax until 1969, University of Wyoming Professor of History Phil Roberts says the state has been struggling to implement the tax since the 1800s.

11/29 -- Mark Jenkins -- New Book

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Writer and UW graduate Mark Jenkins talks about his new book and also about the importance of travel and adventure in a person's life.

Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002