State, national and international media frequently feature the University of Wyoming and members of its community in stories. Here is a summary of some of the recent coverage:
UW economist Rob Godby is quoted in a Cowboy State Daily article about the planned merger of Black Hills Energy with NorthWestern Energy. Godby agrees that, as a single, larger company, the power provider can better compete for financing and deals.
Research led by UW Professor Mark Gomelsky that found compounds in maple and tea can stop cavity-causing bacteria was highlighted by Brighter Side News. One potential application is development of a safer mouthwash for children.
UW’s Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation was one of the partners for the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium in Jackson Aug. 18-21. The event attracted coverage from media outlets including Binance, Government Technology and CoinDesk.
UW Assistant Professor Daniel Rau’s work to develop softer materials from 3D printers has attracted more attention, this time from the 3D Printing Industry trade publication.
UW’s Malcolm Wallop Civic Engagement Program is one of the partners in a new series of K-12 school curricula about World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, according to reports in Sheridan Media and the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder made the announcement last week.
UW’s new Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics was highlighted by the Wyoming Tribune Eagle and Sheridan Media. The program will prepare students to become registered dietitian nutritionists.
Chad Baldwin, UW’s associate vice president for marketing and communications, appeared on SVI Media’s morning show and talked about the start of the new academic year, among other topics.
UW’s announcement about the launch of the fourth annual Lamb-a-Year Program was picked up by Northern Ag Network and Western Ag Reporter.
UW’s Department of Anthropology will have a big presence at the Archaeology Fair Sept. 13 at the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle picked up UW’s release about the event.
